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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

LS05 VLAMOT history

LS05 VLA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2024.

LS05 VLA silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2025
Mileage
151,641 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VLA was last recorded at 151,641 miles on 14 Sept 2024, 5,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,440 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5,201 miles
Average per year
6,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,641 miles
  • 2023 – 146,440 miles
  • 2022 – 143,539 miles
  • 2021 – 139,155 miles
  • 2020 – 131,402 miles
  • 2019 – 126,117 miles
  • 2018 – 120,268 miles
  • 2017 – 104,797 miles
  • 2016 – 97,992 miles
  • 2015 – 94,177 miles
  • 2014 – 90,761 miles
  • 2013 – 86,063 miles
  • 2012 – 76,917 miles
  • 2011 – 67,977 miles
  • 2010 – 61,023 miles
  • 2009 – 46,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,641 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,641 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    151,641 miles
    Test number
    623579480468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,638 miles (+5,198)2 dangerous2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,638 miles
    Test number
    370063062285
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,440 miles (+2,901)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,440 miles
    Test number
    290513423090
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,539 miles (+58)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,539 miles
    Test number
    461773476614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail143,481 miles (+4,326)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,481 miles
    Test number
    702440177712
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass139,155 miles (+7,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,155 miles
    Test number
    338483961627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass131,402 miles (+5,285)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,402 miles
    Test number
    905011571618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,117 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,117 miles
    Test number
    901123562148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,268 miles (+15,471)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,268 miles
    Test number
    886442806402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,797 miles (+6,805)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,797 miles
    Test number
    260774641351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,992 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,992 miles
    Test number
    680792323448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,177 miles (+3,416)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,177 miles
    Test number
    145306605215
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edges
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass90,761 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,761 miles
    Test number
    606040034249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,063 miles4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,063 miles
    Test number
    799255153101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S wing mirror lens damaged but bulbs still operational
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil close to minimum
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily lipped/worn
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly lipped/worn

  15. Fail86,063 miles (+9,146)2 failures4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,063 miles
    Test number
    866925753179
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S wing mirror lens damaged but bulbs still operational
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil close to minimum
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily lipped/worn
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly lipped/worn

  16. Fail76,917 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,917 miles
    Test number
    756616162176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass76,917 miles (+8,940)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,917 miles
    Test number
    969546562134
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass67,977 miles (+6,954)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,977 miles
    Test number
    838455261169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,023 miles
    Test number
    883055560174
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail61,023 miles (+14,918)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,023 miles
    Test number
    473183560193
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass46,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,105 miles
    Test number
    813247429176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 VLA

Does LS05 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 VLA expired on 13 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VLA?
The MOT on LS05 VLA expired on 13 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 VLA done?
LS05 VLA was recorded at 151,641 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2024, an average of 6,872 miles a year.
Has LS05 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VLA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 VLA 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 VLA find?
LS05 VLA passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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