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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS05 RKAMOT history

LS05 RKA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 324,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2021.

LS05 RKA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2022
Mileage
324,410 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
20,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RKA was last recorded at 324,410 miles on 19 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
324,410 miles · 4 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
20,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 324,410 miles
  • 2020 – 318,630 miles
  • 2019 – 300,436 miles
  • 2018 – 280,889 miles
  • 2017 – 260,772 miles
  • 2016 – 240,169 miles
  • 2015 – 215,476 miles
  • 2014 – 190,442 miles
  • 2013 – 166,780 miles
  • 2012 – 145,257 miles
  • 2011 – 119,498 miles
  • 2010 – 98,032 miles
  • 2009 – 75,110 miles
  • 2008 – 53,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass324,410 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass324,410 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    324,410 miles
    Test number
    694457319550
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail324,410 miles (+9)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    324,410 miles
    Test number
    451467900088
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Fail324,401 miles (+5,771)4 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    324,401 miles
    Test number
    739716779820
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass318,630 miles (+18,194)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    318,630 miles
    Test number
    603322983082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass300,436 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    300,436 miles
    Test number
    942889356989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail300,434 miles (+19,545)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,434 miles
    Test number
    415638167412
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass280,889 miles (+20,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    280,889 miles
    Test number
    640358807733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass260,772 miles (+20,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    260,772 miles
    Test number
    636393346179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass240,169 miles (+79)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    240,169 miles
    Test number
    330134212168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass240,090 miles (+24,614)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    240,090 miles
    Test number
    855737257962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass215,476 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    215,476 miles
    Test number
    357551052050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front bottom upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under covers fitted covering components
    • AdvisoryNs wing mirror slightly damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front tie rods

  12. Fail215,476 miles (+25,034)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,476 miles
    Test number
    652394437135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front bottom upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under covers fitted covering components
    • AdvisoryNs wing mirror slightly damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front tie rods

  13. Pass190,442 miles (+23,662)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    190,442 miles
    Test number
    106272054261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass166,780 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    166,780 miles
    Test number
    177680573233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail166,635 miles (+21,378)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,635 miles
    Test number
    395791663414
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass145,257 miles (+267)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    145,257 miles
    Test number
    115338562228
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail144,990 miles (+25,492)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,990 miles
    Test number
    149464162296
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass119,498 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    119,498 miles
    Test number
    688656761241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail119,138 miles (+21,106)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,138 miles
    Test number
    346376651432
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass98,032 miles (+22,922)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    98,032 miles
    Test number
    640244970202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,110 miles
    Test number
    720563579158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,110 miles (+21,244)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,110 miles
    Test number
    501210979158
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass53,866 miles (+538)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,866 miles
    Test number
    440689758104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f outer edge of tyre starting to scrub

  24. Fail53,328 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,328 miles
    Test number
    844671458120
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f outer edge of tyre starting to scrub

Questions about LS05 RKA

Does LS05 RKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 RKA expired on 18 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RKA?
The MOT on LS05 RKA expired on 18 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 RKA done?
LS05 RKA was recorded at 324,410 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2021, an average of 20,120 miles a year.
Has LS05 RKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RKA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS05 RKA 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 RKA find?
LS05 RKA passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust silencer slightly loose; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 4 more.

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