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White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

LS05 TACMOT history

LS05 TAC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LS05 TAC white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
148,080 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 TAC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 TAC was last recorded at 148,080 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,042 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
12,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,080 miles
  • 2024 – 139,692 miles
  • 2023 – 121,335 miles
  • 2022 – 96,933 miles
  • 2021 – 78,450 miles
  • 2020 – 69,752 miles
  • 2019 – 56,698 miles
  • 2018 – 46,313 miles
  • 2017 – 35,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,080 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Corrosion to front & rear discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,080 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,080 miles
    Test number
    919541517772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,042 miles (+8,350)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,042 miles
    Test number
    338158710075
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass139,692 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,692 miles
    Test number
    878391120344
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail139,658 miles (+18,323)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,658 miles
    Test number
    388430645058
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass121,335 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    121,335 miles
    Test number
    918943108629
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front & rear discs
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
  6. Fail121,334 miles (+24,401)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,334 miles
    Test number
    641556556470
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front & rear discs
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
  7. Pass96,933 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,933 miles
    Test number
    118189892544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,930 miles (+7,313)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,930 miles
    Test number
    300627686141
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  9. Pass89,617 miles (+11,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,617 miles
    Test number
    153158363975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass78,450 miles (+8,698)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,450 miles
    Test number
    750480418012
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  11. Pass69,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,752 miles
    Test number
    308304557555
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail69,751 miles (+13,053)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,751 miles
    Test number
    166082088948
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass56,698 miles (+10,385)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,698 miles
    Test number
    442134106986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,313 miles (+10,510)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,313 miles
    Test number
    592202110075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,803 miles
    Test number
    434715567439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges + inner side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nail

Questions about LS05 TAC

Does LS05 TAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 TAC is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS05 TAC?
The MOT on LS05 TAC is valid until 6 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 TAC done?
LS05 TAC was recorded at 148,080 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 12,787 miles a year.
Has LS05 TAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 TAC has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 TAC 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 TAC find?
LS05 TAC passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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