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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS05 LJCMOT history

LS05 LJC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2025.

LS05 LJC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2026
Mileage
128,537 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LJC
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 3 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LJC was last recorded at 128,537 miles on 4 Jun 2025, 207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,330 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
207 miles
Average per year
6,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,537 miles
  • 2024 – 128,330 miles
  • 2023 – 120,697 miles
  • 2022 – 111,571 miles
  • 2021 – 105,089 miles
  • 2020 – 97,646 miles
  • 2019 – 90,885 miles
  • 2018 – 84,377 miles
  • 2017 – 70,229 miles
  • 2016 – 61,420 miles
  • 2015 – 57,655 miles
  • 2014 – 52,830 miles
  • 2013 – 48,762 miles
  • 2012 – 45,952 miles
  • 2011 – 43,289 miles
  • 2010 – 29,099 miles
  • 2009 – 18,366 miles
  • 2008 – 14,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,537 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,537 miles (+207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    128,537 miles
    Test number
    674089103172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass128,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,330 miles
    Test number
    289083459880
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail128,330 miles (+7,633)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,330 miles
    Test number
    664926140154
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass120,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,697 miles
    Test number
    801125217197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail120,697 miles (+9,126)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,697 miles
    Test number
    655022588085
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass111,571 miles (+6,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,571 miles
    Test number
    400522834732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))
  7. Pass105,089 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,089 miles
    Test number
    889694362324
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail105,088 miles (+7,442)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,088 miles
    Test number
    759146532765
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass97,646 miles (+6,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,646 miles
    Test number
    918439572510
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass90,885 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,885 miles
    Test number
    401349587904
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail90,883 miles (+6,506)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,883 miles
    Test number
    757514324532
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass84,377 miles (+14,148)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,377 miles
    Test number
    524813501298
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass70,229 miles (+8,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,229 miles
    Test number
    822646713744
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass61,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,420 miles
    Test number
    578303808653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,420 miles (+3,765)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,420 miles
    Test number
    340272855246
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass57,655 miles (+4,825)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,655 miles
    Test number
    287063255123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
  17. Pass52,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,830 miles
    Test number
    235474954485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,830 miles (+4,068)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,830 miles
    Test number
    417694554115
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass48,762 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,762 miles
    Test number
    447671053106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,952 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,952 miles
    Test number
    296864852448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,289 miles
    Test number
    627708141112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,289 miles (+14,190)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,289 miles
    Test number
    929418041107
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass29,099 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,099 miles
    Test number
    861826650107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing both edges
  24. Fail29,099 miles (+10,733)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,099 miles
    Test number
    870973150161
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing both edges
  25. Pass18,366 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,366 miles
    Test number
    331025339195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail14,129 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,129 miles
    Test number
    154122928192
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  27. Pass14,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,129 miles
    Test number
    572832828199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 LJC

Does LS05 LJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 LJC expired on 3 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LJC?
The MOT on LS05 LJC expired on 3 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 LJC done?
LS05 LJC was recorded at 128,537 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2025, an average of 6,694 miles a year.
Has LS05 LJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LJC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 LJC 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 LJC find?
LS05 LJC passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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