Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,689 cc
LC55 VFNMOT history
LC55 VFN is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,505 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 72,505 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,045 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC55 VFN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,689 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC55 VFN was last recorded at 72,505 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 8,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 63,679 miles · 16 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,826 miles
- Average per year
- 4,045 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 72,505 miles
- 2021 – 63,679 miles
- 2020 – 61,559 miles
- 2019 – 60,145 miles
- 2018 – 56,628 miles
- 2017 – 52,309 miles
- 2016 – 45,320 miles
- 2015 – 40,557 miles
- 2013 – 35,678 miles
- 2012 – 30,834 miles
- 2010 – 22,374 miles
- 2008 – 14,796 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,505 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
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 Front Outer pin hole in driveshaft cv gaitor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front c v boot deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Full MOT history
22 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,505 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 72,505 miles
- Test number
- 661204394597
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Fail72,505 miles (+8,826)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,505 miles
- Test number
- 359339979713
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass63,679 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 63,679 miles
- Test number
- 304904489528
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer pin hole in driveshaft cv gaitor
Fail63,678 miles (+2,119)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,678 miles
- Test number
- 260593295081
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer pin hole in driveshaft cv gaitor
Pass61,559 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 61,559 miles
- Test number
- 759301588365
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail61,545 miles (+1,400)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,545 miles
- Test number
- 720633869420
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass60,145 miles (+76)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 60,145 miles
- Test number
- 280556918154
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail60,069 miles (+3,441)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,069 miles
- Test number
- 950083965610
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass56,628 miles (+52)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 56,628 miles
- Test number
- 547943108056
- AdvisoryOffside Front c v boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail56,576 miles (+4,267)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,576 miles
- Test number
- 871032795787
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front c v boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass52,309 miles (+2,925)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 52,309 miles
- Test number
- 872642166848
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)
Pass49,384 miles (+4,064)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 49,384 miles
- Test number
- 229623150608
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre 2.5mm. signs of grease o/s/f outer cv boot. o/s/f tyre pressure low, tread damage.
Pass45,320 miles (+4,763)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 45,320 miles
- Test number
- 601399861135
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,557 miles (+4,879)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 40,557 miles
- Test number
- 979596305081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,678 miles (+4,844)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 35,678 miles
- Test number
- 666525443335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,834 miles (+6,404)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 30,834 miles
- Test number
- 815485642308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,430 miles (+2,056)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 24,430 miles
- Test number
- 896687302047
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass22,374 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 22,374 miles
- Test number
- 772844230337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,374 miles (+2,296)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,374 miles
- Test number
- 823384530325
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,078 miles (+5,282)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 20,078 miles
- Test number
- 100264800423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 14,796 miles
- Test number
- 402468658313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,796 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,796 miles
- Test number
- 143258358388
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LC55 VFN
- Does LC55 VFN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC55 VFN expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC55 VFN?
- The MOT on LC55 VFN expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC55 VFN done?
- LC55 VFN was recorded at 72,505 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 4,045 miles a year.
- Has LC55 VFN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC55 VFN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LC55 VFN 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 LC55 VFN find?
- LC55 VFN passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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