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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS05 BYJMOT history

LS05 BYJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2024.

LS05 BYJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
119,247 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 BYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 BYJ was last recorded at 119,247 miles on 14 Aug 2024, 7,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,920 miles · 6 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7,327 miles
Average per year
5,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,247 miles
  • 2023 – 111,920 miles
  • 2022 – 103,691 miles
  • 2021 – 94,922 miles
  • 2020 – 86,904 miles
  • 2019 – 85,301 miles
  • 2018 – 80,120 miles
  • 2017 – 72,560 miles
  • 2016 – 63,157 miles
  • 2015 – 53,920 miles
  • 2014 – 51,458 miles
  • 2013 – 47,070 miles
  • 2012 – 43,867 miles
  • 2011 – 39,269 miles
  • 2010 – 35,916 miles
  • 2009 – 30,063 miles
  • 2008 – 23,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,247 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link lower ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,247 miles (+7,327)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,247 miles
    Test number
    375802257759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass111,920 miles (+8,229)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,920 miles
    Test number
    802660746973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield insecure

  3. Pass103,691 miles (+8,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,691 miles
    Test number
    758309033260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,922 miles
    Test number
    640727809173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,922 miles (+8,018)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,922 miles
    Test number
    826467236787
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,904 miles
    Test number
    614494681766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail86,904 miles (+1,603)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,904 miles
    Test number
    226685800722
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass85,301 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,301 miles
    Test number
    897879460967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,120 miles (+7,560)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,120 miles
    Test number
    745929475769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,560 miles (+9,403)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,560 miles
    Test number
    239547077503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,157 miles (+9,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,157 miles
    Test number
    484021442850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass53,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,920 miles
    Test number
    863017665912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,920 miles (+2,462)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,920 miles
    Test number
    875818730153
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass51,458 miles (+4,388)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,458 miles
    Test number
    435907794125
    • NoteExhaust centre hanging bracket corroded and loose
    • NoteFront brake back plates are corroded/falling apart.
    • NoteParking brake pedal rubber missing

  15. Pass47,070 miles (+3,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,070 miles
    Test number
    936098793112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass43,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,867 miles
    Test number
    506996402272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,867 miles (+4,598)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,867 miles
    Test number
    309985502229
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass39,269 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,269 miles
    Test number
    438393001298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,916 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,916 miles
    Test number
    150954700236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,063 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,063 miles
    Test number
    234713569415
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass30,063 miles (+6,306)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,063 miles
    Test number
    852543569186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,757 miles
    Test number
    561198608132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 BYJ

Does LS05 BYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 BYJ expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 BYJ?
The MOT on LS05 BYJ expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 BYJ done?
LS05 BYJ was recorded at 119,247 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2024, an average of 5,849 miles a year.
Has LS05 BYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 BYJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS05 BYJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 BYJ find?
LS05 BYJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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