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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS05 VKKMOT history

LS05 VKK is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LS05 VKK grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,116 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VKK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VKK was last recorded at 139,116 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 8,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,336 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,780 miles
Average per year
7,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,116 miles
  • 2025 – 130,336 miles
  • 2024 – 120,169 miles
  • 2023 – 110,432 miles
  • 2022 – 109,315 miles
  • 2021 – 97,663 miles
  • 2020 – 89,580 miles
  • 2019 – 79,788 miles
  • 2018 – 75,235 miles
  • 2017 – 70,034 miles
  • 2016 – 65,596 miles
  • 2015 – 55,676 miles
  • 2014 – 44,409 miles
  • 2013 – 36,682 miles
  • 2012 – 28,925 miles
  • 2010 – 19,421 miles
  • 2009 – 18,607 miles
  • 2008 – 11,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,116 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAdvise poor washers head lights glass needs cleaning car coverd in mud

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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,116 miles
    Test number
    668310671385
    • AdvisoryAdvise poor washers head lights glass needs cleaning car coverd in mud

  2. Fail139,116 miles (+8,780)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,116 miles
    Test number
    727514262701
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise poor washers head lights glass needs cleaning car coverd in mud

  3. Pass130,336 miles (+10,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,336 miles
    Test number
    668952096209
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyers on limet advise rims marked rec replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise reae pads low rec pant rear end sub frame
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight play in all lower ball joint s x4 rec replace

  4. Pass120,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    120,169 miles
    Test number
    367388234440
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rec replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear padss low

  5. Fail120,169 miles (+9,737)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,169 miles
    Test number
    304259476688
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rec replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear padss low

  6. Pass110,432 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,432 miles
    Test number
    876222654990
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  7. Fail110,429 miles (+1,114)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,429 miles
    Test number
    409028050961
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear wing (3.3 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Pass109,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,315 miles
    Test number
    180111568405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,315 miles (+11,652)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,315 miles
    Test number
    360725643505
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,663 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,663 miles
    Test number
    681964991175
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail97,660 miles (+8,080)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,660 miles
    Test number
    152238608711
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  12. Pass89,580 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,580 miles
    Test number
    640127140816
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail89,580 miles (+9,792)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,580 miles
    Test number
    247875057205
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( Rearmost arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( Drop link ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ( drop link ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass79,788 miles (+4,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,788 miles
    Test number
    358592364364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass75,235 miles (+5,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,235 miles
    Test number
    633287355871
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass70,034 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,034 miles
    Test number
    866560828890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,596 miles
    Test number
    976984082344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,596 miles (+9,920)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,596 miles
    Test number
    254733110927
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass55,676 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,676 miles
    Test number
    608760125047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail55,675 miles (+11,266)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,675 miles
    Test number
    217739915031
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass44,409 miles (+7,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,409 miles
    Test number
    509031324063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass36,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    36,682 miles
    Test number
    367538023094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,682 miles (+7,757)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,682 miles
    Test number
    928075823024
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass28,925 miles (+9,504)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,925 miles
    Test number
    397195022073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,421 miles
    Test number
    323774010311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,421 miles (+814)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,421 miles
    Test number
    720904010348
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass18,607 miles (+6,777)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    18,607 miles
    Test number
    583538469148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,830 miles
    Test number
    242128258129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 VKK

Does LS05 VKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 VKK is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VKK?
The MOT on LS05 VKK is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 VKK done?
LS05 VKK was recorded at 139,116 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 7,039 miles a year.
Has LS05 VKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VKK has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 VKK 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 VKK find?
LS05 VKK passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: advise poor washers head lights glass needs cleaning car coverd in mud.

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