Mercedes

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS05 VGUMOT history

LS05 VGU is a silver petrol Mercedes first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2025
Mileage
125,604 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 VGU was last recorded at 125,604 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,147 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
457 miles
Average per year
5,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,604 miles
  • 2024 – 125,147 miles
  • 2023 – 124,364 miles
  • 2022 – 123,047 miles
  • 2021 – 120,682 miles
  • 2020 – 118,335 miles
  • 2019 – 116,674 miles
  • 2018 – 114,287 miles
  • 2017 – 109,547 miles
  • 2016 – 99,768 miles
  • 2015 – 86,312 miles
  • 2014 – 77,255 miles
  • 2013 – 69,443 miles
  • 2012 – 67,582 miles
  • 2011 – 62,183 miles
  • 2010 – 53,164 miles
  • 2009 – 46,087 miles
  • 2008 – 34,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,604 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front to rear SILLS (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,604 miles (+457)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,604 miles
    Test number
    937783680898
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front to rear SILLS (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass125,147 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,147 miles
    Test number
    192768352728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,364 miles (+1,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,364 miles
    Test number
    715925490217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass123,047 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,047 miles
    Test number
    437859450425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,046 miles (+2,364)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,046 miles
    Test number
    352332461755
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass120,682 miles (+2,347)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,682 miles
    Test number
    771320621085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass118,335 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,335 miles
    Test number
    843675326161
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail118,335 miles (+1,661)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,335 miles
    Test number
    516383600150
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass116,674 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,674 miles
    Test number
    393792077470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,287 miles
    Test number
    640741160335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail114,287 miles (+4,740)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,287 miles
    Test number
    422408950473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass109,547 miles (+9,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,547 miles
    Test number
    693756285999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above sub-frame across floor-pan (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above sub frame across floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass99,768 miles (+3,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,768 miles
    Test number
    712072624854
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  14. Pass96,542 miles (+10,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,542 miles
    Test number
    838843404068
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Pass86,312 miles (+9,057)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,312 miles
    Test number
    717627545129
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust mountings corroded

  16. Pass77,255 miles (+7,812)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,255 miles
    Test number
    219707464497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,443 miles
    Test number
    275018963157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,439 miles (+1,857)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,439 miles
    Test number
    209888063471
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass67,582 miles (+5,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,582 miles
    Test number
    585334062176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass62,183 miles (+9,019)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,183 miles
    Test number
    125408951184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,164 miles (+7,077)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,164 miles
    Test number
    143935460144
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in the outside sidewall

  22. Pass46,087 miles (+11,410)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,087 miles
    Test number
    520750479113
    • NoteN/s/f door central door lock inop

  23. Pass34,677 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,677 miles
    Test number
    253711178454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,644 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,644 miles
    Test number
    383439068107
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS05 VGU

Does LS05 VGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 VGU expired on 1 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VGU?
The MOT on LS05 VGU expired on 1 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 VGU done?
LS05 VGU was recorded at 125,604 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 5,286 miles a year.
Has LS05 VGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VGU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 VGU 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 VGU find?
LS05 VGU failed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear sub-frame fractured; offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions, and 10 more.

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