
Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc
LS05 VJAMOT history
LS05 VJA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,200 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 125,200 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,595 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 VJA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 VJA was last recorded at 125,200 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 125,155 miles · 13 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 45 miles
- Average per year
- 5,595 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,200 miles
- 2025 – 119,550 miles
- 2024 – 113,161 miles
- 2023 – 105,726 miles
- 2022 – 99,113 miles
- 2021 – 92,760 miles
- 2020 – 86,435 miles
- 2019 – 85,199 miles
- 2018 – 84,269 miles
- 2017 – 81,259 miles
- 2016 – 76,244 miles
- 2015 – 72,448 miles
- 2014 – 68,918 miles
- 2013 – 64,207 miles
- 2012 – 57,987 miles
- 2011 – 49,838 miles
- 2010 – 33,331 miles
- 2008 – 22,441 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2018
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Rear Exhaust system insecure
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,200 miles (+45)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 125,200 miles
- Test number
- 300120359838
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail125,155 miles (+5,605)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,155 miles
- Test number
- 959405978679
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,550 miles (+6,389)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 119,550 miles
- Test number
- 633527858490
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass113,161 miles (+7,435)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 113,161 miles
- Test number
- 550439611174
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is weraing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,726 miles (+6,613)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 105,726 miles
- Test number
- 289479834642
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,113 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 99,113 miles
- Test number
- 385835501851
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail99,113 miles (+6,353)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,113 miles
- Test number
- 983410068344
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass92,760 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 92,760 miles
- Test number
- 426776688211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,760 miles (+6,325)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,760 miles
- Test number
- 588808340561
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass86,435 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 86,435 miles
- Test number
- 873606707697
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Offside front (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seats
- AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Fail86,435 miles (+1,236)2 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,435 miles
- Test number
- 544875774137
- DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Offside front (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seats
- AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Pass85,199 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 85,199 miles
- Test number
- 979568703754
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail85,199 miles (+930)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,199 miles
- Test number
- 734110844862
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass84,269 miles (+3,010)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 84,269 miles
- Test number
- 845410595403
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall cracks
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear both Tyres sidewall cracks
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass81,259 miles (+5,015)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 81,259 miles
- Test number
- 354525789992
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass76,244 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 76,244 miles
- Test number
- 478799258744
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)
Fail76,240 miles (+3,792)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,240 miles
- Test number
- 885899257353
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)
Pass72,448 miles (+3,530)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 72,448 miles
- Test number
- 108312345148
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on shoulders and cracking
- NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
- NoteFront wipers slightly smeary
- NoteOffside front fog light damaged
Pass68,918 miles (+4,711)1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 68,918 miles
- Test number
- 798233944164
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteAll tyres perishing
- NoteBattery light on indicating fault
- NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped
- NoteNearside front brake pipe corroded
Pass64,207 miles (+121)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 64,207 miles
- Test number
- 828995533196
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBattery symbol lit up in red on dash with the warning message 'visit workshop'
- NoteWinter tyres fitted all round
Fail64,086 miles (+6,099)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,086 miles
- Test number
- 276268123120
- FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBattery symbol lit up in red on dash with the warning message 'visit workshop'
- NoteWinter tyres fitted all round
Pass57,987 miles (+8,149)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2013
- Odometer
- 57,987 miles
- Test number
- 807936132151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass49,838 miles (+16,507)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 49,838 miles
- Test number
- 127464231114
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
Pass33,331 miles (+10,890)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 33,331 miles
- Test number
- 892068740109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 22,441 miles
- Test number
- 101155858127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 VJA
- Does LS05 VJA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 VJA is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 VJA?
- The MOT on LS05 VJA is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 VJA done?
- LS05 VJA was recorded at 125,200 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,595 miles a year.
- Has LS05 VJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 VJA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS05 VJA 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 VJA find?
- LS05 VJA passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.
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