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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS05 DXJMOT history

LS05 DXJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 266,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2023.

LS05 DXJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2024
Mileage
266,996 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DXJ was last recorded at 266,996 miles on 3 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
266,996 miles · 30 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 266,996 miles
  • 2022 – 263,651 miles
  • 2021 – 261,490 miles
  • 2019 – 254,846 miles
  • 2018 – 247,387 miles
  • 2017 – 228,038 miles
  • 2016 – 208,100 miles
  • 2015 – 185,685 miles
  • 2014 – 155,239 miles
  • 2013 – 135,110 miles
  • 2012 – 122,472 miles
  • 2011 – 107,688 miles
  • 2010 – 90,512 miles
  • 2009 – 76,985 miles
  • 2008 – 63,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,996 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,996 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    266,996 miles
    Test number
    934448343897
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail266,996 miles (+3,345)2 dangerous10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,996 miles
    Test number
    496376104583
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass263,651 miles (+2,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    263,651 miles
    Test number
    940548069506
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass261,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    261,490 miles
    Test number
    902727529535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail261,490 miles (+6,644)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,490 miles
    Test number
    462756529002
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass254,846 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    254,846 miles
    Test number
    307323713599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail254,846 miles (+7,459)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,846 miles
    Test number
    919395142715
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass247,387 miles (+19,349)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    247,387 miles
    Test number
    965525472793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass228,038 miles (+19,938)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    228,038 miles
    Test number
    202612237447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass208,100 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    208,100 miles
    Test number
    471139732892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail208,099 miles (+22,414)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,099 miles
    Test number
    246503365532
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass185,685 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    185,685 miles
    Test number
    105715075047
    • NoteEML on

  13. Fail185,683 miles (+30,444)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,683 miles
    Test number
    287165775039
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is on the legal limit

  14. Pass155,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    155,239 miles
    Test number
    238487294089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail155,239 miles (+20,129)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,239 miles
    Test number
    608077494052
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass135,110 miles (+12,638)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    135,110 miles
    Test number
    259258593071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass122,472 miles (+14,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    122,472 miles
    Test number
    756111602199
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass107,688 miles (+17,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,688 miles
    Test number
    285743001406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass90,512 miles (+13,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    90,512 miles
    Test number
    194548020041
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Pass76,985 miles (+13,074)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,985 miles
    Test number
    933259049004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,911 miles
    Test number
    574951508167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 DXJ

Does LS05 DXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 DXJ expired on 2 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DXJ?
The MOT on LS05 DXJ expired on 2 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 DXJ done?
LS05 DXJ was recorded at 266,996 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2023, an average of 13,706 miles a year.
Has LS05 DXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DXJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 DXJ 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 DXJ find?
LS05 DXJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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