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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

LS05 VJCMOT history

LS05 VJC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2023.

LS05 VJC blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2024
Mileage
88,342 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VJC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2024
Latest MOT test
9 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VJC was last recorded at 88,342 miles on 9 May 2023, 1,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,206 miles · 6 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,136 miles
Average per year
5,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,342 miles
  • 2022 – 87,206 miles
  • 2021 – 85,898 miles
  • 2019 – 83,737 miles
  • 2018 – 82,691 miles
  • 2017 – 79,952 miles
  • 2016 – 77,674 miles
  • 2015 – 75,227 miles
  • 2014 – 71,474 miles
  • 2013 – 67,196 miles
  • 2012 – 59,824 miles
  • 2011 – 52,085 miles
  • 2010 – 36,369 miles
  • 2009 – 22,160 miles
  • 2008 – 9,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,342 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,342 miles (+1,136)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,342 miles
    Test number
    402722052846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,206 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,206 miles
    Test number
    674835149083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,206 miles (+1,308)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,206 miles
    Test number
    770511999002
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front/front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,898 miles
    Test number
    854816305615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail85,898 miles (+2,161)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,898 miles
    Test number
    591505061475
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass83,737 miles (+1,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,737 miles
    Test number
    697559440180
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,691 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,691 miles
    Test number
    103510502177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,952 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,952 miles
    Test number
    471474864474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,674 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,674 miles
    Test number
    384941401286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,227 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,227 miles
    Test number
    817352125235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,474 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,474 miles
    Test number
    157776314249
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass71,474 miles (+4,278)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,474 miles
    Test number
    229616514219
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass67,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,196 miles
    Test number
    259453633244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail67,196 miles (+7,372)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,196 miles
    Test number
    346913133489
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass59,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,824 miles
    Test number
    415916622257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,824 miles (+7,739)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,824 miles
    Test number
    838936122200
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,085 miles (+15,716)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,085 miles
    Test number
    416729031234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,369 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    134382630215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,327 miles (+14,167)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,327 miles
    Test number
    370441730250
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass22,160 miles (+12,614)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,160 miles
    Test number
    630964429229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    9,546 miles
    Test number
    644374848204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 VJC

Does LS05 VJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 VJC expired on 8 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VJC?
The MOT on LS05 VJC expired on 8 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 VJC done?
LS05 VJC was recorded at 88,342 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2023, an average of 5,365 miles a year.
Has LS05 VJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VJC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 VJC 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 VJC find?
LS05 VJC passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread; nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly steering arm (inner), and 2 more.

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