Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LS05 LGCMOT history
LS05 LGC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,430 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 108,430 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,328 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 LGC
- 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
- 30 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 LGC was last recorded at 108,430 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 6,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 102,162 miles · 15 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,268 miles
- Average per year
- 5,328 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 108,430 miles
- 2024 – 102,162 miles
- 2023 – 100,595 miles
- 2022 – 99,852 miles
- 2021 – 98,045 miles
- 2020 – 96,183 miles
- 2018 – 93,277 miles
- 2017 – 80,358 miles
- 2016 – 71,083 miles
- 2015 – 62,010 miles
- 2014 – 51,947 miles
- 2013 – 41,431 miles
- 2012 – 29,376 miles
- 2011 – 25,541 miles
- 2010 – 23,817 miles
- 2009 – 21,455 miles
- 2008 – 15,006 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,430 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Machperson and strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play rough when rotated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Tail end
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 7 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,430 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 108,430 miles
- Test number
- 703067076325
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail108,430 miles (+6,268)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,430 miles
- Test number
- 418785810987
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass102,162 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 102,162 miles
- Test number
- 191379190774
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering arm has slight movement in inner joint
Fail102,160 miles (+1,565)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,160 miles
- Test number
- 525290646726
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering arm has slight movement in inner joint
Pass100,595 miles (+743)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 100,595 miles
- Test number
- 581364086463
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass99,852 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 99,852 miles
- Test number
- 580660009895
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Machperson and strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play rough when rotated
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Tail end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail99,850 miles (+1,805)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,850 miles
- Test number
- 132606412870
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Machperson and strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play rough when rotated
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Tail end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass98,045 miles (+1,862)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 98,045 miles
- Test number
- 414619911181
- AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass96,183 miles (+2,906)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 96,183 miles
- Test number
- 147568468623
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,277 miles (+5,027)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 93,277 miles
- Test number
- 549715334616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,250 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 88,250 miles
- Test number
- 559256715681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,246 miles (+7,888)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,246 miles
- Test number
- 148840764644
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm outer joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass80,358 miles (+9,275)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 80,358 miles
- Test number
- 901060995001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,083 miles (+9,073)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 71,083 miles
- Test number
- 439672541045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,010 miles (+10,063)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 62,010 miles
- Test number
- 958429165148
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,947 miles (+10,516)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 51,947 miles
- Test number
- 219575474482
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,431 miles (+12,055)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 41,431 miles
- Test number
- 546687073152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,376 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 29,376 miles
- Test number
- 107034262124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,376 miles (+3,835)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,376 miles
- Test number
- 757244862175
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass25,541 miles (+1,724)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 25,541 miles
- Test number
- 298738271140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 23,817 miles
- Test number
- 121048830177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,817 miles (+2,362)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,817 miles
- Test number
- 131278930112
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass21,455 miles (+6,449)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2010
- Odometer
- 21,455 miles
- Test number
- 973611339141
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass15,006 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2009
- Odometer
- 15,006 miles
- Test number
- 111628228131
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Questions about LS05 LGC
- Does LS05 LGC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 LGC is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 LGC?
- The MOT on LS05 LGC is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 LGC done?
- LS05 LGC was recorded at 108,430 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,328 miles a year.
- Has LS05 LGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 LGC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS05 LGC 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 LGC find?
- LS05 LGC passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.
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