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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

LB55 SHXMOT history

LB55 SHX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2023
Mileage
161,636 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 SHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 SHX was last recorded at 161,636 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,617 miles · 21 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
8,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,636 miles
  • 2021 – 156,945 miles
  • 2020 – 152,896 miles
  • 2019 – 150,325 miles
  • 2018 – 147,681 miles
  • 2017 – 143,131 miles
  • 2016 – 139,112 miles
  • 2015 – 135,870 miles
  • 2014 – 130,574 miles
  • 2013 – 120,968 miles
  • 2012 – 114,259 miles
  • 2011 – 107,793 miles
  • 2010 – 78,418 miles
  • 2009 – 49,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,636 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Both sides front lower suspension rear lower arm inner bushes splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear coil springs heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,636 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,636 miles
    Test number
    512095904508
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,617 miles (+4,672)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,617 miles
    Test number
    502569553488
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,945 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    156,945 miles
    Test number
    376085539486
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bolt missing.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail156,945 miles (+4,049)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,945 miles
    Test number
    699299139450
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bolt missing.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass152,896 miles (+2,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    152,896 miles
    Test number
    479825075319
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,325 miles (+2,644)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    150,325 miles
    Test number
    748645469094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass147,681 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    147,681 miles
    Test number
    961985049902
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front lower suspension rear lower arm inner bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs heavily corroded

  8. Fail147,668 miles (+4,537)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,668 miles
    Test number
    903484408921
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front lower suspension rear lower arm inner bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs heavily corroded

  9. Pass143,131 miles (+4,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    143,131 miles
    Test number
    560997167433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and outer sill covers fitted

  10. Pass139,112 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    139,112 miles
    Test number
    292767519406
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers and undertrays fitted

  11. Fail139,072 miles (+3,202)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,072 miles
    Test number
    174040904623
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers and undertrays fitted

  12. Pass135,870 miles (+5,296)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    135,870 miles
    Test number
    229013365193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass130,574 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    130,574 miles
    Test number
    449808584161
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail130,470 miles (+9,502)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,470 miles
    Test number
    239403484151
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass120,968 miles (+6,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    120,968 miles
    Test number
    526560783129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass114,259 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    114,259 miles
    Test number
    647796322125
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.
    • NoteO/S/F tyre is worn on both inner and outer edges.

  17. Fail114,259 miles (+6,466)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,259 miles
    Test number
    998926322109
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.
    • NoteO/S/F tyre is worn on both inner and outer edges.

  18. Pass107,793 miles (+29,375)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    107,793 miles
    Test number
    559164881025
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  19. Pass78,418 miles (+28,472)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    78,418 miles
    Test number
    131287820033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,946 miles
    Test number
    592140939091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 SHX

Does LB55 SHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 SHX expired on 21 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 SHX?
The MOT on LB55 SHX expired on 21 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 SHX done?
LB55 SHX was recorded at 161,636 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 8,501 miles a year.
Has LB55 SHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 SHX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 SHX 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 LB55 SHX find?
LB55 SHX passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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