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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS05 DZTMOT history

LS05 DZT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

LS05 DZT silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
96,248 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DZT
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
30 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DZT was last recorded at 96,248 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 2,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,737 miles · 17 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,511 miles
Average per year
4,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,248 miles
  • 2024 – 93,737 miles
  • 2023 – 90,696 miles
  • 2022 – 87,336 miles
  • 2021 – 83,617 miles
  • 2019 – 77,603 miles
  • 2018 – 73,806 miles
  • 2017 – 69,455 miles
  • 2016 – 65,199 miles
  • 2015 – 60,222 miles
  • 2014 – 55,451 miles
  • 2013 – 52,107 miles
  • 2011 – 48,373 miles
  • 2010 – 41,150 miles
  • 2009 – 34,127 miles
  • 2008 – 27,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,248 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded.

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,248 miles (+2,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,248 miles
    Test number
    157926177249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded.

  2. Pass93,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,737 miles
    Test number
    891888893277
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail93,737 miles (+3,041)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,737 miles
    Test number
    566970750001
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass90,696 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,696 miles
    Test number
    779024564301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,694 miles (+3,358)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,694 miles
    Test number
    825264512382
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,336 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,336 miles
    Test number
    945057704041
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail87,313 miles (+3,696)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,313 miles
    Test number
    261162213062
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass83,617 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,617 miles
    Test number
    455171253841
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail83,617 miles (+6,014)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,617 miles
    Test number
    580896884763
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,603 miles (+3,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,603 miles
    Test number
    222691123772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass73,806 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,806 miles
    Test number
    365359936483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOne exhaust racket broken

  12. Fail73,806 miles (+4,351)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,806 miles
    Test number
    337288541241
    • Repaired at testRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOne exhaust racket broken

  13. Pass69,455 miles (+4,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,455 miles
    Test number
    554953747748
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass65,199 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,199 miles
    Test number
    466435722597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail65,199 miles (+4,977)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,199 miles
    Test number
    339309085426
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass60,222 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,222 miles
    Test number
    467743985025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail60,186 miles (+4,735)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,186 miles
    Test number
    119720585079
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass55,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,451 miles
    Test number
    915649264071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,451 miles (+3,344)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,451 miles
    Test number
    145947664084
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass52,107 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,107 miles
    Test number
    885569143038
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail52,107 miles (+3,734)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,107 miles
    Test number
    176799343089
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass48,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,373 miles
    Test number
    486597571253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,373 miles (+7,223)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,373 miles
    Test number
    596047671221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass41,150 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,150 miles
    Test number
    614411360246
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

  25. Fail41,150 miles (+7,023)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,150 miles
    Test number
    982141960204
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

  26. Pass34,127 miles (+6,203)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,127 miles
    Test number
    292569269242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,924 miles
    Test number
    112659148212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 DZT

Does LS05 DZT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 DZT expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DZT?
The MOT on LS05 DZT expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 DZT done?
LS05 DZT was recorded at 96,248 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 4,042 miles a year.
Has LS05 DZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DZT has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 DZT 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 DZT find?
LS05 DZT passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + osr; rear suspension components corroded..

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