Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc
LS05 VLFMOT history
LS05 VLF is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 276,390 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 276,390 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,414 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 VLF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 VLF was last recorded at 276,390 miles on 8 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 276,390 miles · 4 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 12,414 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 276,390 miles
- 2023 – 266,262 miles
- 2022 – 253,749 miles
- 2021 – 241,249 miles
- 2020 – 237,919 miles
- 2019 – 225,849 miles
- 2018 – 213,260 miles
- 2017 – 197,450 miles
- 2016 – 187,650 miles
- 2015 – 176,133 miles
- 2014 – 162,171 miles
- 2013 – 149,100 miles
- 2012 – 135,525 miles
- 2011 – 121,786 miles
- 2010 – 108,283 miles
- 2009 – 95,306 miles
- 2008 – 69,753 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass276,390 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF&OSF
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF lower - rear arm ball joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR&OSR cracking - perishing!
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR&OSR
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass276,390 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 276,390 miles
- Test number
- 383249611906
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail276,390 miles (+10,128)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 276,390 miles
- Test number
- 656966270517
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFuel system component leaking engine bay wet with diesel dripping (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed (6.1.2 (a))
Pass266,262 miles (+217)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 266,262 miles
- Test number
- 770188520431
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF&OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF lower - rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR&OSR cracking - perishing! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR&OSR (1.1.11 (c))
Fail266,045 miles (+12,296)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 266,045 miles
- Test number
- 326265092113
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Due to the excessive fluctuating on the OSF (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF&OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play NSF&OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF lower - rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR very worn, pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR&OSR cracking - perishing! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR&OSR (1.1.11 (c))
Pass253,749 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 253,749 miles
- Test number
- 494640283422
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp loose/offside exhaust section loose
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail253,749 miles (+12,500)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,749 miles
- Test number
- 106749776168
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp loose/offside exhaust section loose
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass241,249 miles (+3,330)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 241,249 miles
- Test number
- 304106618089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front back plate loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass237,919 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 237,919 miles
- Test number
- 690845058753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail237,918 miles (+12,069)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,918 miles
- Test number
- 643126765837
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass225,849 miles (+12,589)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 225,849 miles
- Test number
- 270950495890
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySmall exhaust blow osr tail to mid box
Pass213,260 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 213,260 miles
- Test number
- 146363653140
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Free play detected at wheel
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Fail213,260 miles (+15,810)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,260 miles
- Test number
- 162203095107
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Free play detected at wheel
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Pass197,450 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 197,450 miles
- Test number
- 430717983903
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides going to flexy pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Fail197,450 miles (+9,800)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,450 miles
- Test number
- 574491849748
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides going to flexy pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Pass187,650 miles (+11,517)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 187,650 miles
- Test number
- 720052307677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,133 miles (+13,962)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 176,133 miles
- Test number
- 117923885473
- 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)
Pass162,171 miles (+13,071)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 162,171 miles
- Test number
- 145300484001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,100 miles (+13,575)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 149,100 miles
- Test number
- 107931383092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,525 miles (+13,739)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 135,525 miles
- Test number
- 148670282408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,786 miles (+13,503)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 121,786 miles
- Test number
- 315910281062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,283 miles (+12,977)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 108,283 miles
- Test number
- 461902480020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,306 miles (+25,553)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 95,306 miles
- Test number
- 241443879077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,753 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 69,753 miles
- Test number
- 434037378036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 VLF
- Does LS05 VLF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 VLF expired on 7 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 VLF?
- The MOT on LS05 VLF expired on 7 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 VLF done?
- LS05 VLF was recorded at 276,390 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2024, an average of 12,414 miles a year.
- Has LS05 VLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 VLF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS05 VLF 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 VLF find?
- LS05 VLF passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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