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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

LS05 KFKMOT history

LS05 KFK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 204,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2022.

LS05 KFK black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2022
Mileage
204,000 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 KFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 KFK was last recorded at 204,000 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 4,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,738 miles · 5 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
4,262 miles
Average per year
10,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 204,000 miles
  • 2021 – 199,738 miles
  • 2020 – 195,510 miles
  • 2019 – 190,392 miles
  • 2018 – 182,221 miles
  • 2017 – 174,163 miles
  • 2016 – 171,823 miles
  • 2015 – 166,129 miles
  • 2014 – 158,329 miles
  • 2013 – 152,001 miles
  • 2012 – 149,962 miles
  • 2011 – 146,248 miles
  • 2010 – 119,321 miles
  • 2009 – 87,929 miles
  • 2008 – 60,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail204,000 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBattery warning indicator on
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn outer edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing mirror housing loose
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear seats down at time of test unable to check belts

What MOT failures 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail204,000 miles (+4,262)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,000 miles
    Test number
    224396982593
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning indicator on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing mirror housing loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seats down at time of test unable to check belts
  2. Pass199,738 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    199,738 miles
    Test number
    287387765210
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail199,738 miles (+4,228)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,738 miles
    Test number
    300055507214
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam xenon bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass195,510 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    195,510 miles
    Test number
    279419430966
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail195,509 miles (+5,117)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,509 miles
    Test number
    320254843830
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall cords exposed 225/55/16 v xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass190,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    190,392 miles
    Test number
    101943282589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail190,392 miles (+8,171)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,392 miles
    Test number
    954419586975
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass182,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    182,221 miles
    Test number
    249514303351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Fail182,221 miles (+8,058)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,221 miles
    Test number
    145217796525
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass174,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    174,163 miles
    Test number
    996540752100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail174,163 miles (+2,340)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,163 miles
    Test number
    173648059687
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  12. Pass171,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    171,823 miles
    Test number
    434094949851
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on edges
  13. Fail171,823 miles (+5,694)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,823 miles
    Test number
    326666021424
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on edges
  14. Pass166,129 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    166,129 miles
    Test number
    660939934221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (forward) (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail166,124 miles (+7,795)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,124 miles
    Test number
    869815505263
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (forward) (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass158,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    158,329 miles
    Test number
    976526524219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail158,329 miles (+6,328)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,329 miles
    Test number
    678773724223
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
  18. Pass152,001 miles (+2,039)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    152,001 miles
    Test number
    257120223251
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge
  19. Pass149,962 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    149,962 miles
    Test number
    869541852279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass146,248 miles (+2,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    146,248 miles
    Test number
    627179161273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  21. Pass143,458 miles (+24,137)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    143,458 miles
    Test number
    639407751149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass119,321 miles (+31,392)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    119,321 miles
    Test number
    423098450102
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on outer edges.Rear tyres worn to 2-3mm
  23. Pass87,929 miles (+27,264)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    87,929 miles
    Test number
    883306749152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,665 miles
    Test number
    150887638150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 KFK

Does LS05 KFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 KFK expired on 19 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 KFK?
The MOT on LS05 KFK expired on 19 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 KFK done?
LS05 KFK was recorded at 204,000 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022, an average of 10,433 miles a year.
Has LS05 KFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 KFK has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 KFK 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 KFK find?
LS05 KFK failed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front inner tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside side repeater not working; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 9 more.

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