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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.

LS05 VHR red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass214,519 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass152,765 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    152,765 miles
    Test number
    488483060450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. 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
  11. Pass141,780 miles (+10,926)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,780 miles
    Test number
    257462424462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,854 miles (+12,778)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    130,854 miles
    Test number
    979789058196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,076 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,076 miles
    Test number
    287040815412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. Pass104,203 miles (+9,984)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    104,203 miles
    Test number
    659898624193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass84,571 miles (+8,844)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,571 miles
    Test number
    509976012193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,727 miles (+10,230)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,727 miles
    Test number
    646900231120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,497 miles (+10,281)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,497 miles
    Test number
    514164830161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,216 miles (+11,084)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,216 miles
    Test number
    383371139158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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