Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LS05 VGRMOT history
LS05 VGR is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,867 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 123,867 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,723 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 VGR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 VGR was last recorded at 123,867 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 5,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 118,168 miles · 5 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,699 miles
- Average per year
- 4,723 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,867 miles
- 2025 – 118,168 miles
- 2024 – 113,485 miles
- 2023 – 108,663 miles
- 2022 – 106,493 miles
- 2021 – 102,815 miles
- 2020 – 99,263 miles
- 2019 – 96,232 miles
- 2018 – 93,332 miles
- 2017 – 91,366 miles
- 2016 – 89,808 miles
- 2015 – 87,894 miles
- 2014 – 84,814 miles
- 2013 – 82,526 miles
- 2012 – 79,015 miles
- 2011 – 68,102 miles
- 2010 – 58,984 miles
- 2009 – 40,718 miles
- 2008 – 38,647 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,867 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,867 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 123,867 miles
- Test number
- 205556400926
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail123,867 miles (+5,699)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,867 miles
- Test number
- 954483265794
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass118,168 miles (+4,683)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 118,168 miles
- Test number
- 798666439615
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass113,485 miles (+4,822)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 113,485 miles
- Test number
- 266526990724
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass108,663 miles (+2,170)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 108,663 miles
- Test number
- 513567611247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,493 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 106,493 miles
- Test number
- 722876086839
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail106,491 miles (+3,676)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,491 miles
- Test number
- 468882049221
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass102,815 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 102,815 miles
- Test number
- 445124162692
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail102,815 miles (+3,552)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,815 miles
- Test number
- 923758433406
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly
Pass99,263 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 99,263 miles
- Test number
- 818080252899
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail99,258 miles (+3,026)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,258 miles
- Test number
- 171151004835
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front discs back plate corroded and insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear noise from brakes
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,232 miles (+2,900)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 96,232 miles
- Test number
- 377900230656
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just on 1.6 change a.s.p 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise hand brake could be better
- AdvisoryAdvise some imbalance on front brakes, brake pedal soft
Pass93,332 miles (+1,966)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 93,332 miles
- Test number
- 149355812457
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,366 miles (+1,558)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 91,366 miles
- Test number
- 692407832117
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass89,808 miles (+1,914)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 89,808 miles
- Test number
- 472419755570
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass87,894 miles (+3,080)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 87,894 miles
- Test number
- 209316565140
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass84,814 miles (+2,288)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 84,814 miles
- Test number
- 207048164495
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass82,526 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 82,526 miles
- Test number
- 285056253446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,507 miles (+3,492)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,507 miles
- Test number
- 786552553130
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass79,015 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 79,015 miles
- Test number
- 195033072156
- NoteOsf tyre worn on inner ege
Fail79,015 miles (+10,913)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,015 miles
- Test number
- 488243972115
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteOsf tyre worn on inner ege
Pass68,102 miles (+9,118)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 68,102 miles
- Test number
- 287195261434
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBonnet release lever broken
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting has corroded off but system is still supported
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass58,984 miles (+18,266)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 58,984 miles
- Test number
- 524884470118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,718 miles (+2,071)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 40,718 miles
- Test number
- 222397649152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 38,647 miles
- Test number
- 111342678188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 VGR
- Does LS05 VGR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 VGR is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 VGR?
- The MOT on LS05 VGR is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 VGR done?
- LS05 VGR was recorded at 123,867 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 4,723 miles a year.
- Has LS05 VGR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 VGR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS05 VGR 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 VGR find?
- LS05 VGR passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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