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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS05 DZWMOT history

LS05 DZW is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 226,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2024.

LS05 DZW blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2026
Mileage
226,429 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DZW was last recorded at 226,429 miles on 20 Dec 2024, 4,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,789 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,640 miles
Average per year
8,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 226,429 miles
  • 2023 – 221,789 miles
  • 2022 – 214,886 miles
  • 2020 – 185,103 miles
  • 2019 – 166,001 miles
  • 2018 – 149,255 miles
  • 2017 – 146,269 miles
  • 2016 – 142,536 miles
  • 2015 – 134,988 miles
  • 2014 – 125,435 miles
  • 2013 – 119,366 miles
  • 2012 – 115,053 miles
  • 2011 – 110,223 miles
  • 2010 – 106,245 miles
  • 2009 – 99,277 miles
  • 2008 – 83,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,429 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe / underside / all suspension / corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass226,429 miles (+4,640)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    226,429 miles
    Test number
    194362349458
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe / underside / all suspension / corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass221,789 miles (+6,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    221,789 miles
    Test number
    180637886546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass214,886 miles (+16,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    214,886 miles
    Test number
    193646185845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass198,583 miles (+13,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    198,583 miles
    Test number
    332358792558
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass185,103 miles (+19,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    185,103 miles
    Test number
    580548567396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass166,001 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    166,001 miles
    Test number
    752825663864
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail165,977 miles (+16,722)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,977 miles
    Test number
    677177203637
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass149,255 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    149,255 miles
    Test number
    731716613847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,269 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    146,269 miles
    Test number
    603259287921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,536 miles (+7,548)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    142,536 miles
    Test number
    112187250760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,988 miles (+9,553)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    134,988 miles
    Test number
    175899965182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,435 miles (+6,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,435 miles
    Test number
    289280764491
    • 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)

  13. Pass119,366 miles (+4,313)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    119,366 miles
    Test number
    827809663159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    115,053 miles
    Test number
    775735962166
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail115,053 miles (+4,830)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,053 miles
    Test number
    226774962414
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass110,223 miles (+3,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    110,223 miles
    Test number
    185506541128
    • 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)

  17. Pass106,245 miles (+6,968)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    106,245 miles
    Test number
    864965340159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,277 miles (+15,305)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    99,277 miles
    Test number
    832367549164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,972 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,972 miles
    Test number
    504978738175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass83,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    83,972 miles
    Test number
    721638838147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 DZW

Does LS05 DZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 DZW expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DZW?
The MOT on LS05 DZW expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 DZW done?
LS05 DZW was recorded at 226,429 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2024, an average of 8,585 miles a year.
Has LS05 DZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DZW has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LS05 DZW 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 DZW find?
LS05 DZW passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe / underside / all suspension / corroded.

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