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Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS05 KGFMOT history

LS05 KGF is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 191,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2021.

LS05 KGF grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2022
Mileage
191,999 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 KGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 KGF was last recorded at 191,999 miles on 11 Dec 2021, 137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2012: 103,150 miles, lower than 132,832 miles on 16 Dec 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
191,862 miles · 27 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
137 miles
Average per year
8,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 191,999 miles
  • 2020 – 184,868 miles
  • 2019 – 178,512 miles
  • 2018 – 172,070 miles
  • 2017 – 161,737 miles
  • 2016 – 151,059 miles
  • 2015 – 140,723 miles
  • 2014 – 130,017 miles
  • 2013 – 119,654 miles
  • 2012 – 103,150 miles
  • 2011 – 132,832 miles
  • 2010 – 93,113 miles
  • 2009 – 89,493 miles
  • 2008 – 73,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,999 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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front brake hose rattling

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,999 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    191,999 miles
    Test number
    478159118958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail191,862 miles (+6,994)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,862 miles
    Test number
    210647175474
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass184,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    184,868 miles
    Test number
    537774937820
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail184,868 miles (+6,356)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,868 miles
    Test number
    150307815930
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass178,512 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    178,512 miles
    Test number
    672599855569
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose rattling
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner side wall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine,side sill,under tray covers fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake foot lever has little reserve travel

  6. Fail178,512 miles (+6,442)10 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,512 miles
    Test number
    883871659438
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose rattling
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine,side sill,under tray covers fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake foot lever has little reserve travel

  7. Pass172,070 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    172,070 miles
    Test number
    929289464818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses deterioated
    • AdvisoryEngine,side sill and under tray covers fitted

  8. Fail172,069 miles (+10,332)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,069 miles
    Test number
    345997374759
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses deterioated
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine,side sill and under tray covers fitted

  9. Pass161,737 miles (+10,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    161,737 miles
    Test number
    779820729889
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads visually low
    • AdvisoryEngine covers,under-trays and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r flexible brake hoses slightly perishing

  10. Pass151,059 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    151,059 miles
    Test number
    550113641044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers,under-trays and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

  11. Fail151,059 miles (+10,336)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,059 miles
    Test number
    426325907213
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers,under-trays and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

  12. Pass140,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    140,723 miles
    Test number
    918776413888
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre side wall cut
    • AdvisorySlight play both front wheel bearings

  13. Fail140,723 miles (+10,706)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,723 miles
    Test number
    368843048549
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre side wall cut
    • AdvisorySlight play both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryTyre size 205/55/16 V.

  14. Pass130,017 miles (+10,363)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    130,017 miles
    Test number
    175732304341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,654 miles
    Test number
    967469483299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,654 miles (+16,504)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,654 miles
    Test number
    126958783218
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass103,150 miles (-29,682)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,150 miles
    Test number
    745796972237
    • NoteExhaust back box rusty

  18. Pass132,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    132,832 miles
    Test number
    909670151325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,649 miles (+5,536)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,649 miles
    Test number
    927700151341
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass93,113 miles (+3,290)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,113 miles
    Test number
    244670250316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,823 miles (+330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    89,823 miles
    Test number
    462355700079
    • NotePark brake warning light fault

  22. Pass89,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    89,493 miles
    Test number
    733731789125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,493 miles (+532)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,493 miles
    Test number
    814771889184
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  24. Pass88,961 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,961 miles
    Test number
    822073739144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  25. Fail88,961 miles (+15,256)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,961 miles
    Test number
    964233839157
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  26. Pass73,705 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    73,705 miles
    Test number
    621419548101
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn badly on outer edges, tyres on 3mm

Questions about LS05 KGF

Does LS05 KGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 KGF expired on 10 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 KGF?
The MOT on LS05 KGF expired on 10 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 KGF done?
LS05 KGF was recorded at 191,999 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2021, an average of 8,737 miles a year.
Has LS05 KGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 KGF has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS05 KGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 KGF find?
LS05 KGF passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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