Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc
LS05 VLPMOT history
LS05 VLP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 262,532 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 262,532 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,658 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 VLP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 VLP was last recorded at 262,532 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 261,596 miles · 9 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 936 miles
- Average per year
- 11,658 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 262,532 miles
- 2024 – 261,596 miles
- 2023 – 259,950 miles
- 2020 – 226,904 miles
- 2019 – 215,385 miles
- 2018 – 207,719 miles
- 2017 – 199,359 miles
- 2016 – 184,221 miles
- 2015 – 164,252 miles
- 2014 – 145,150 miles
- 2013 – 131,177 miles
- 2012 – 122,816 miles
- 2011 – 102,369 miles
- 2010 – 90,516 miles
- 2009 – 76,962 miles
- 2008 – 58,925 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass262,532 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- 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))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass262,532 miles (+936)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 262,532 miles
- Test number
- 772188826728
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass261,596 miles (+1,646)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 261,596 miles
- Test number
- 480649055533
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass259,950 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 259,950 miles
- Test number
- 158145819404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass416,236 km (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 416,236 km
- Test number
- 813588122930
- 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))
Fail416,235 km (+18,808)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 416,235 km
- Test number
- 538176612829
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass397,427 km1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 397,427 km
- Test number
- 829801508607
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass226,904 miles (+11,519)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 226,904 miles
- Test number
- 594784354667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,385 miles (+7,666)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 215,385 miles
- Test number
- 860960341142
- MinorBrake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass207,719 miles (+8,360)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 207,719 miles
- Test number
- 582687272283
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass199,359 miles (+15,138)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 199,359 miles
- Test number
- 316679203456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,221 miles (+19,969)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 184,221 miles
- Test number
- 278607590011
- 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)
Pass164,252 miles (+19,102)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 164,252 miles
- Test number
- 312836649538
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass145,150 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 145,150 miles
- Test number
- 627051404391
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail145,150 miles (+13,973)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,150 miles
- Test number
- 795844494235
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass131,177 miles (+8,361)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 131,177 miles
- Test number
- 806664793209
- NoteChild seat fitted 2 nearside rear
Pass122,816 miles (+20,447)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 122,816 miles
- Test number
- 277220192260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,369 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 102,369 miles
- Test number
- 669165691258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,367 miles (+2,990)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,367 miles
- Test number
- 617684791290
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass99,377 miles (+8,861)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 99,377 miles
- Test number
- 267927311288
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass90,516 miles (+13,554)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 90,516 miles
- Test number
- 943227810266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,962 miles (+1,908)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 76,962 miles
- Test number
- 980208419216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,054 miles (+16,129)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2010
- Odometer
- 75,054 miles
- Test number
- 202764239193
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass58,925 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 58,925 miles
- Test number
- 461342448165
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
Questions about LS05 VLP
- Does LS05 VLP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 VLP is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 VLP?
- The MOT on LS05 VLP is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 VLP done?
- LS05 VLP was recorded at 262,532 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 11,658 miles a year.
- Has LS05 VLP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 VLP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS05 VLP 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 VLP find?
- LS05 VLP passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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