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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS05 KFZMOT history

LS05 KFZ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

LS05 KFZ blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2024
Mileage
133,385 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 KFZ
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
26 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 KFZ was last recorded at 133,385 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,372 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,385 miles
  • 2022 – 121,389 miles
  • 2021 – 118,611 miles
  • 2020 – 118,055 miles
  • 2019 – 114,322 miles
  • 2018 – 111,222 miles
  • 2017 – 111,209 miles
  • 2016 – 108,015 miles
  • 2014 – 102,112 miles
  • 2013 – 98,050 miles
  • 2012 – 93,808 miles
  • 2011 – 89,193 miles
  • 2010 – 84,770 miles
  • 2009 – 80,866 miles
  • 2008 – 69,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,385 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside front minor windscreen damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,385 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,385 miles
    Test number
    964418991151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail133,372 miles (+11,983)14 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,372 miles
    Test number
    223770711615
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass121,389 miles (+2,778)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    121,389 miles
    Test number
    848715816769
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass118,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    118,611 miles
    Test number
    827891601851
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail118,611 miles (+556)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,611 miles
    Test number
    959737806972
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass118,055 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,055 miles
    Test number
    139706147071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail118,054 miles (+3,732)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,054 miles
    Test number
    691618981571
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,322 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,322 miles
    Test number
    841635450390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,222 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,222 miles
    Test number
    558328815755
    • AdvisoryNearside front minor windscreen damage

  10. Fail111,209 miles (+3,194)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,209 miles
    Test number
    936670479126
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front minor windscreen damage

  11. Pass108,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,015 miles
    Test number
    799896120687
    • AdvisoryEml on dash
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not in drivers view

  12. Fail108,015 miles (+2,730)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,015 miles
    Test number
    500603921318
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryEml on dash
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not in drivers view

  13. Pass105,285 miles (+3,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,285 miles
    Test number
    884583057361
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass102,112 miles (+4,062)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,112 miles
    Test number
    457334064323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail98,050 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,050 miles
    Test number
    295655663399
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on dash

  16. Pass98,050 miles (+4,242)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,050 miles
    Test number
    707625263376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on dash

  17. Pass93,808 miles (+4,615)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,808 miles
    Test number
    965043062331
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteE.m.l light on

  18. Pass89,193 miles (+4,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,193 miles
    Test number
    116463661336
    • 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)

  19. Pass84,770 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,770 miles
    Test number
    541835960397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,866 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,866 miles
    Test number
    200114869386
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass80,866 miles (+11,066)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    80,866 miles
    Test number
    442054969399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,800 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    69,800 miles
    Test number
    170287228179
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LS05 KFZ

Does LS05 KFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 KFZ expired on 14 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 KFZ?
The MOT on LS05 KFZ expired on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 KFZ done?
LS05 KFZ was recorded at 133,385 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 4,163 miles a year.
Has LS05 KFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 KFZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 KFZ 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 KFZ find?
LS05 KFZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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