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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

LS05 VLXMOT history

LS05 VLX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.

LS05 VLX black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2025
Mileage
169,939 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VLX was last recorded at 169,939 miles on 11 Mar 2024, 11,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,553 miles · 20 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
11,386 miles
Average per year
8,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 169,939 miles
  • 2023 – 158,553 miles
  • 2022 – 148,791 miles
  • 2021 – 139,076 miles
  • 2020 – 127,569 miles
  • 2018 – 114,850 miles
  • 2016 – 105,240 miles
  • 2015 – 89,397 miles
  • 2014 – 73,221 miles
  • 2013 – 61,683 miles
  • 2012 – 55,594 miles
  • 2011 – 49,807 miles
  • 2010 – 44,241 miles
  • 2009 – 37,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,939 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,939 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    169,939 miles
    Test number
    932671551663
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail169,939 miles (+11,386)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,939 miles
    Test number
    796635464109
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass158,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    158,553 miles
    Test number
    856925005521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail158,552 miles (+9,761)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,552 miles
    Test number
    124560258894
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass148,791 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,791 miles
    Test number
    282874814972
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail148,791 miles (+9,715)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,791 miles
    Test number
    431593478897
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,076 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,076 miles
    Test number
    945776680019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail139,076 miles (+11,507)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,076 miles
    Test number
    259614535916
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass127,569 miles (+245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,569 miles
    Test number
    950819909484
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail127,324 miles (+12,474)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,324 miles
    Test number
    562506257909
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass114,850 miles (+9,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,850 miles
    Test number
    504319346092
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass105,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,240 miles
    Test number
    805028611872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,240 miles (+15,843)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,240 miles
    Test number
    268018876969
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass89,397 miles (+16,176)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,397 miles
    Test number
    109908895018
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r brake discs slightly scored
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking inbetween tread's

  15. Pass73,221 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,221 miles
    Test number
    948276804101
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre badly worn on shoulders

  16. Fail73,221 miles (+11,538)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,221 miles
    Test number
    165636104118
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre badly worn on shoulders

  17. Pass61,683 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,683 miles
    Test number
    678487703138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,662 miles (+6,068)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,662 miles
    Test number
    608405903151
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass55,594 miles (+5,787)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,594 miles
    Test number
    129556492490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,807 miles (+5,566)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,807 miles
    Test number
    329058601138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,241 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,241 miles
    Test number
    160027910156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,673 miles
    Test number
    131153419109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS05 VLX

Does LS05 VLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 VLX expired on 10 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VLX?
The MOT on LS05 VLX expired on 10 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 VLX done?
LS05 VLX was recorded at 169,939 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2024, an average of 8,887 miles a year.
Has LS05 VLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VLX has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 VLX 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 VLX find?
LS05 VLX passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 3 more.

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