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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS05 VHVMOT history

LS05 VHV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LS05 VHV black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
161,298 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VHV was last recorded at 161,298 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 2,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,017 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,281 miles
Average per year
6,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,298 miles
  • 2025 – 159,017 miles
  • 2024 – 153,761 miles
  • 2023 – 145,417 miles
  • 2022 – 141,293 miles
  • 2021 – 135,785 miles
  • 2020 – 131,056 miles
  • 2019 – 127,020 miles
  • 2018 – 121,027 miles
  • 2017 – 116,206 miles
  • 2016 – 110,357 miles
  • 2015 – 106,076 miles
  • 2014 – 100,053 miles
  • 2013 – 91,336 miles
  • 2012 – 83,025 miles
  • 2011 – 71,339 miles
  • 2010 – 61,166 miles
  • 2009 – 50,564 miles
  • 2008 – 40,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,298 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,298 miles (+2,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    161,298 miles
    Test number
    686149090616
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass159,017 miles (+5,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    159,017 miles
    Test number
    402822325385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass153,761 miles (+8,344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    153,761 miles
    Test number
    820818445040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass145,417 miles (+4,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,417 miles
    Test number
    297208524669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,293 miles (+5,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,293 miles
    Test number
    560454969224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass135,785 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,785 miles
    Test number
    680354652410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,056 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,056 miles
    Test number
    525266643827
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing from vehicle hanger (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail131,049 miles (+4,029)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,049 miles
    Test number
    242118463054
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing from vehicle hanger (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass127,020 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,020 miles
    Test number
    601386333205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail127,020 miles (+5,993)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,020 miles
    Test number
    215649648616
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass121,027 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,027 miles
    Test number
    729244638641
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on outer edges

  12. Fail121,027 miles (+4,821)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,027 miles
    Test number
    845414833712
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on outer edges

  13. Pass116,206 miles (+5,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,206 miles
    Test number
    126755988560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass110,357 miles (+4,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,357 miles
    Test number
    541204093521
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass106,076 miles (+6,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    106,076 miles
    Test number
    849286455090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass100,053 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,053 miles
    Test number
    746056424297
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  17. Fail100,049 miles (+8,713)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,049 miles
    Test number
    608935424254
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  18. Pass91,336 miles (+8,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,336 miles
    Test number
    357434823452
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass83,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,025 miles
    Test number
    619084812236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,025 miles (+11,686)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,025 miles
    Test number
    997504512242
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass71,339 miles (+10,173)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,339 miles
    Test number
    595657501201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,166 miles (+10,602)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,166 miles
    Test number
    614572820229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,564 miles (+9,974)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,564 miles
    Test number
    333933009447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,590 miles
    Test number
    751975628259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 VHV

Does LS05 VHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 VHV is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VHV?
The MOT on LS05 VHV is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 VHV done?
LS05 VHV was recorded at 161,298 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 6,714 miles a year.
Has LS05 VHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VHV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LS05 VHV 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 VHV find?
LS05 VHV passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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