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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

R5 LJSMOT history

R5 LJS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

R5 LJS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
69,877 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LJS was last recorded at 69,877 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,816 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,061 miles
Average per year
2,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,877 miles
  • 2025 – 68,816 miles
  • 2024 – 67,666 miles
  • 2023 – 66,490 miles
  • 2022 – 65,142 miles
  • 2021 – 63,981 miles
  • 2020 – 63,110 miles
  • 2019 – 61,182 miles
  • 2018 – 59,499 miles
  • 2017 – 57,235 miles
  • 2016 – 54,286 miles
  • 2015 – 52,237 miles
  • 2014 – 49,969 miles
  • 2013 – 47,235 miles
  • 2012 – 43,325 miles
  • 2011 – 39,596 miles
  • 2010 – 35,283 miles
  • 2009 – 30,425 miles
  • 2008 – 26,524 miles
  • 2007 – 20,418 miles
  • 2006 – 15,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,877 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Indicator switch faulty Indicator switch will not lock into right turn position, indicator still works

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,877 miles (+1,061)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    69,877 miles
    Test number
    970535610918
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded

  2. Pass68,816 miles (+1,150)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,816 miles
    Test number
    902718117569
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward facing track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass67,666 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,666 miles
    Test number
    145628231451
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail67,661 miles (+1,171)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,661 miles
    Test number
    541860321855
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass66,490 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,490 miles
    Test number
    377189967593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,142 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,142 miles
    Test number
    429300063986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,981 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,981 miles
    Test number
    238859650015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,110 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,110 miles
    Test number
    303687077436
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty Indicator switch will not lock into right turn position, indicator still works (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail63,110 miles (+1,928)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,110 miles
    Test number
    505900908176
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty Indicator switch will not lock into right turn position, indicator still works (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,182 miles
    Test number
    440983399386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,180 miles (+1,681)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,180 miles
    Test number
    855374925495
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  12. Pass59,499 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,499 miles
    Test number
    603455631928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,235 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,235 miles
    Test number
    163933336236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,286 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,286 miles
    Test number
    999849356688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,262 miles (+2,025)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,262 miles
    Test number
    921259177858
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward facing. (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass52,237 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,237 miles
    Test number
    608177225136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,969 miles (+2,734)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,969 miles
    Test number
    918325214146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,235 miles
    Test number
    286338723482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,235 miles (+3,910)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,235 miles
    Test number
    138867623103
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass43,325 miles (+3,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,325 miles
    Test number
    259191422148
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass39,596 miles (+4,313)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,596 miles
    Test number
    997137431189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,283 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,283 miles
    Test number
    550027540136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,425 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,425 miles
    Test number
    693903859118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,524 miles (+6,106)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,524 miles
    Test number
    574388168116
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  25. Pass20,418 miles (+4,945)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,418 miles
    Test number
    221041957449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is on legal limit and strongly suggest replacement as soon as possible

  26. Pass15,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,473 miles
    Test number
    973020276156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R5 LJS

Does R5 LJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LJS is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LJS?
The MOT on R5 LJS is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LJS done?
R5 LJS was recorded at 69,877 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,710 miles a year.
Has R5 LJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LJS has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on R5 LJS 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 R5 LJS find?
R5 LJS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; both rear wheel arches corroded.

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