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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.

LS05 LFO silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass124,332 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass88,601 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,601 miles
    Test number
    903502719846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,999 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,999 miles
    Test number
    607170201572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass74,967 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,967 miles
    Test number
    729251035163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. Pass62,711 miles (+8,231)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,711 miles
    Test number
    637809932146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,480 miles (+8,222)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,480 miles
    Test number
    259529331106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,258 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,258 miles
    Test number
    293520840498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass38,400 miles (+10,711)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,400 miles
    Test number
    740771649128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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