
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LS05 LFOMOT history
LS05 LFO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,332 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 124,332 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,844 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 LFO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 27 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 LFO was last recorded at 124,332 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 15,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 108,349 miles · 23 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 15,983 miles
- Average per year
- 5,844 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 124,332 miles
- 2023 – 108,349 miles
- 2022 – 103,372 miles
- 2021 – 99,264 miles
- 2020 – 96,799 miles
- 2019 – 91,938 miles
- 2018 – 88,601 miles
- 2017 – 83,999 miles
- 2016 – 79,632 miles
- 2015 – 74,967 miles
- 2014 – 71,605 miles
- 2013 – 66,669 miles
- 2012 – 62,711 miles
- 2011 – 54,480 miles
- 2010 – 46,258 miles
- 2009 – 38,400 miles
- 2008 – 27,689 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 14 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,332 miles (+15,983)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 124,332 miles
- Test number
- 624001442562
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass108,349 miles (+4,977)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 108,349 miles
- Test number
- 594961502313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass103,372 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 103,372 miles
- Test number
- 551781039285
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer trim damage sticking out not likely to cause harm
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail103,372 miles (+1)1 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,372 miles
- Test number
- 940602271025
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer plastic trim broken sticking out not likely to cause harm
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque sturt bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail103,371 miles (+4,107)1 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,371 miles
- Test number
- 639213658494
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure centre joint 2 of the 3 bolts missing rear section lose and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer plastic trim broken sticking out not likely to cause harm
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque sturt bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,264 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 99,264 miles
- Test number
- 156177642249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail99,263 miles (+2,464)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,263 miles
- Test number
- 814691218358
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass96,799 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 96,799 miles
- Test number
- 303145178930
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail96,798 miles (+4,860)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,798 miles
- Test number
- 648771349410
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass91,938 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 91,938 miles
- Test number
- 699901704025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail91,938 miles (+3,337)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,938 miles
- Test number
- 158245140172
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,601 miles (+4,602)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2019
- Odometer
- 88,601 miles
- Test number
- 903502719846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,999 miles (+4,367)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 83,999 miles
- Test number
- 607170201572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,632 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 79,632 miles
- Test number
- 115404435294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
Fail79,632 miles (+4,665)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,632 miles
- Test number
- 469090325516
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
Pass74,967 miles (+3,362)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 74,967 miles
- Test number
- 729251035163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,605 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 71,605 miles
- Test number
- 319092044134
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust bracket broken
Fail71,605 miles (+4,936)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,605 miles
- Test number
- 488062444114
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust bracket broken
Pass66,669 miles (+3,958)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 66,669 miles
- Test number
- 368149413177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust deteriorating.
- NoteStones/cuts in nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyre treads.
Pass62,711 miles (+8,231)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2013
- Odometer
- 62,711 miles
- Test number
- 637809932146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,480 miles (+8,222)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 54,480 miles
- Test number
- 259529331106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,258 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 46,258 miles
- Test number
- 293520840498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,254 miles (+7,854)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,254 miles
- Test number
- 884539530166
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,400 miles (+10,711)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 38,400 miles
- Test number
- 740771649128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,689 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2009
- Odometer
- 27,689 miles
- Test number
- 500705338133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 LFO
- Does LS05 LFO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 LFO expired on 25 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 LFO?
- The MOT on LS05 LFO expired on 25 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 LFO done?
- LS05 LFO was recorded at 124,332 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 5,844 miles a year.
- Has LS05 LFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 LFO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS05 LFO 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 LFO find?
- LS05 LFO passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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