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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS05 VHYMOT history

LS05 VHY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 213,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

LS05 VHY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
213,759 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VHY was last recorded at 213,759 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 11,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,915 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,844 miles
Average per year
10,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,759 miles
  • 2025 – 201,915 miles
  • 2024 – 184,843 miles
  • 2023 – 164,166 miles
  • 2022 – 142,928 miles
  • 2021 – 122,860 miles
  • 2020 – 109,322 miles
  • 2019 – 97,537 miles
  • 2018 – 88,408 miles
  • 2017 – 80,765 miles
  • 2016 – 72,246 miles
  • 2015 – 68,651 miles
  • 2014 – 63,725 miles
  • 2013 – 56,909 miles
  • 2012 – 53,447 miles
  • 2011 – 46,047 miles
  • 2010 – 40,994 miles
  • 2009 – 34,394 miles
  • 2008 – 26,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,759 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear exhaust section is deteriorated/rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Unable to check rear seats,seatbelts due to load in seating area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,759 miles (+11,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    213,759 miles
    Test number
    648928738290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass201,915 miles (+17,072)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    201,915 miles
    Test number
    613822617752
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass184,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    184,843 miles
    Test number
    916880096630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail184,843 miles (+20,677)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,843 miles
    Test number
    427308850131
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass164,166 miles (+21,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,166 miles
    Test number
    540917083797
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass142,928 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,928 miles
    Test number
    865364484730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,914 miles (+20,054)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,914 miles
    Test number
    829890612791
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass122,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,860 miles
    Test number
    244551157596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,860 miles (+13,538)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,860 miles
    Test number
    776557256426
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass109,322 miles (+11,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,322 miles
    Test number
    109886568638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass97,537 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,537 miles
    Test number
    858396426984
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail97,537 miles (+9,129)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,537 miles
    Test number
    113932685688
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass88,408 miles (+7,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,408 miles
    Test number
    445468005545
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass80,765 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,765 miles
    Test number
    691585688918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section is deteriorated/rusty
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seats,seatbelts due to load in seating area

  15. Fail80,765 miles (+8,519)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,765 miles
    Test number
    120129094136
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section is deteriorated/rusty
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seats,seatbelts due to load in seating area

  16. Pass72,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,246 miles
    Test number
    590584270897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail72,246 miles (+3,595)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,246 miles
    Test number
    866332354310
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass68,651 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,651 miles
    Test number
    877689115198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,650 miles (+4,925)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,650 miles
    Test number
    629617915107
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass63,725 miles (+6,816)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,725 miles
    Test number
    586254714130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,909 miles
    Test number
    308418523141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,909 miles (+3,462)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,909 miles
    Test number
    498748323138
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass53,447 miles (+7,400)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,447 miles
    Test number
    139099022148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,047 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,047 miles
    Test number
    249069021410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,994 miles (+6,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,994 miles
    Test number
    622975220164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass34,394 miles (+7,640)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,394 miles
    Test number
    242844239413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,754 miles
    Test number
    710153738249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 VHY

Does LS05 VHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 VHY is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VHY?
The MOT on LS05 VHY is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 VHY done?
LS05 VHY was recorded at 213,759 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 10,347 miles a year.
Has LS05 VHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VHY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 VHY 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 VHY find?
LS05 VHY passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near front mounting; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near front mounting.

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