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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS05 KCFMOT history

LS05 KCF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

LS05 KCF silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
178,763 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 KCF
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
18 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 KCF was last recorded at 178,763 miles on 15 May 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,749 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
7,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,763 miles
  • 2024 – 174,020 miles
  • 2022 – 166,437 miles
  • 2021 – 159,105 miles
  • 2020 – 151,448 miles
  • 2019 – 139,085 miles
  • 2018 – 133,225 miles
  • 2017 – 124,626 miles
  • 2015 – 113,391 miles
  • 2014 – 107,340 miles
  • 2013 – 99,748 miles
  • 2012 – 91,690 miles
  • 2011 – 82,629 miles
  • 2010 – 73,949 miles
  • 2009 – 66,912 miles
  • 2008 – 56,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,763 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,763 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    178,763 miles
    Test number
    212936066704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail178,749 miles (+4,729)11 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,749 miles
    Test number
    900617439908
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Water pump
    • AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,020 miles (+7,583)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    174,020 miles
    Test number
    652151696506
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass166,437 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    166,437 miles
    Test number
    615241055506
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail166,437 miles (+7,332)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,437 miles
    Test number
    198436182196
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass159,105 miles (+11)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,105 miles
    Test number
    980675518885
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail159,094 miles (+7,646)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,094 miles
    Test number
    966926649562
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass151,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    151,448 miles
    Test number
    171581952456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail151,448 miles (+12,363)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,448 miles
    Test number
    462780938762
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass139,085 miles (+5,860)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,085 miles
    Test number
    781515035911
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass133,225 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,225 miles
    Test number
    384160055985
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail133,182 miles (+8,556)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,182 miles
    Test number
    963242678735
    • MajorCentral Rear Towbar component defective pin socket crodded (6.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass124,626 miles (+11,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,626 miles
    Test number
    993825000350
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass113,391 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,391 miles
    Test number
    267049255473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail113,391 miles (+6,051)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,391 miles
    Test number
    296049855499
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass107,340 miles (+7,592)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,340 miles
    Test number
    609364634151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edges

  17. Pass99,748 miles (+8,058)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,748 miles
    Test number
    146498123172
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking

  18. Pass91,690 miles (+9,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,690 miles
    Test number
    156363722146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass82,629 miles (+8,680)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,629 miles
    Test number
    295623521436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,949 miles (+7,037)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,949 miles
    Test number
    963148230114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,912 miles (+10,438)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,912 miles
    Test number
    283130729140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass56,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,474 miles
    Test number
    241875438169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 KCF

Does LS05 KCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 KCF expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 KCF?
The MOT on LS05 KCF expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 KCF done?
LS05 KCF was recorded at 178,763 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 7,193 miles a year.
Has LS05 KCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 KCF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 KCF 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 KCF find?
LS05 KCF passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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