
Mercedes-Benz C
Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
LS05 VHRMOT history
LS05 VHR is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 214,519 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 214,519 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 11,305 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 VHR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 VHR was last recorded at 214,519 miles on 15 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 214,519 miles · 14 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 11,305 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 214,519 miles
- 2022 – 210,421 miles
- 2021 – 177,693 miles
- 2020 – 174,366 miles
- 2019 – 165,108 miles
- 2018 – 152,765 miles
- 2017 – 141,780 miles
- 2016 – 130,854 miles
- 2015 – 118,076 miles
- 2014 – 104,203 miles
- 2013 – 94,219 miles
- 2012 – 84,571 miles
- 2011 – 75,727 miles
- 2010 – 65,497 miles
- 2009 – 55,216 miles
- 2008 – 44,132 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,519 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 214,519 miles
- Test number
- 405039250635
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail214,519 miles (+4,098)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,519 miles
- Test number
- 404466392189
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass210,421 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 210,421 miles
- Test number
- 646267346484
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail210,421 miles (+32,728)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,421 miles
- Test number
- 548113060071
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass177,693 miles (+3,327)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 177,693 miles
- Test number
- 283066559008
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass174,366 miles (+9,258)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 174,366 miles
- Test number
- 288759646113
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Pass165,108 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 165,108 miles
- Test number
- 479938581659
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Fail165,103 miles (+12,338)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,103 miles
- Test number
- 453271197081
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass152,765 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 152,765 miles
- Test number
- 488483060450
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail152,760 miles (+10,980)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,760 miles
- Test number
- 544485314987
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass141,780 miles (+10,926)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 141,780 miles
- Test number
- 257462424462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,854 miles (+12,778)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 130,854 miles
- Test number
- 979789058196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,076 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 118,076 miles
- Test number
- 287040815412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,044 miles (+13,841)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,044 miles
- Test number
- 796704905197
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass104,203 miles (+9,984)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 104,203 miles
- Test number
- 659898624193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,219 miles (+169)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2014
- Odometer
- 94,219 miles
- Test number
- 588135933184
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail94,050 miles (+9,479)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,050 miles
- Test number
- 789040833170
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass84,571 miles (+8,844)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 84,571 miles
- Test number
- 509976012193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,727 miles (+10,230)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 75,727 miles
- Test number
- 646900231120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,497 miles (+10,281)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 65,497 miles
- Test number
- 514164830161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,216 miles (+11,084)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 55,216 miles
- Test number
- 383371139158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,132 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2009
- Odometer
- 44,132 miles
- Test number
- 261830648110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Questions about LS05 VHR
- Does LS05 VHR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 VHR expired on 6 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 VHR?
- The MOT on LS05 VHR expired on 6 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 VHR done?
- LS05 VHR was recorded at 214,519 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2023, an average of 11,305 miles a year.
- Has LS05 VHR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 VHR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS05 VHR 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 VHR find?
- LS05 VHR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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