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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LA55 XUVMOT history

LA55 XUV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 142,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

LA55 XUV black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
142,477 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 XUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 XUV was last recorded at 142,477 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,477 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,477 miles
  • 2024 – 138,778 miles
  • 2023 – 135,409 miles
  • 2022 – 131,830 miles
  • 2021 – 127,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,477 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 4 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,477 miles
    Test number
    417138063191
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail142,477 miles (+3,699)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,477 miles
    Test number
    710555649486
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass138,778 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,778 miles
    Test number
    989147000938
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail138,776 miles (+3,367)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,776 miles
    Test number
    250435302231
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass135,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,409 miles
    Test number
    140007809209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leaking
  6. Fail135,409 miles (+3,579)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,409 miles
    Test number
    127966865204
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leaking
  7. Pass131,830 miles (+4,634)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,830 miles
    Test number
    668430027882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,196 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,196 miles
    Test number
    229973567424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail127,196 miles1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,196 miles
    Test number
    318264088224
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass120,603 km (+6,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,603 km
    Test number
    619600408475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass114,511 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,511 km
    Test number
    707105297738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 XUV

Does LA55 XUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 XUV expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 XUV?
The MOT on LA55 XUV expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 XUV done?
LA55 XUV was recorded at 142,477 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 3,810 miles a year.
Has LA55 XUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 XUV has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 XUV 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 LA55 XUV find?
LA55 XUV passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: front upper coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side; rear coil spring corroded both side.

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