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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LC55 VGXMOT history

LC55 VGX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 199,409 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2021.

LC55 VGX silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
199,409 km
At MOT on 10 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VGX was last recorded at 199,409 km on 10 Dec 2021.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 199,409 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,409 km
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,409 km1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    199,409 km
    Test number
    591341621259
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass117,571 miles (+11,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,571 miles
    Test number
    231616948879
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass106,345 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,345 miles
    Test number
    398532532277
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail106,345 miles (+1,361)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,345 miles
    Test number
    379060944808
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,984 miles (+1,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,984 miles
    Test number
    579250362795
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass103,256 miles (+3,825)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,256 miles
    Test number
    121038044302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,431 miles
    Test number
    800639129756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryManagement light on

  8. Fail99,431 miles (+5,623)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,431 miles
    Test number
    107470610112
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryManagement light on

  9. Pass93,808 miles (+462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,808 miles
    Test number
    409793016627
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail93,346 miles (+21,619)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,346 miles
    Test number
    461459868322
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass71,727 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,727 miles
    Test number
    457787714488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteVisual check on nearside rear seat belt as child seat
    • NoteWipers smearing

  12. Fail71,727 miles (+5,080)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,727 miles
    Test number
    378567814333
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteVisual check on nearside rear seat belt as child seat
    • NoteWipers smearing

  13. Pass66,647 miles (+2,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,647 miles
    Test number
    575971933328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass64,397 miles (+8,134)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,397 miles
    Test number
    859781622334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,263 miles (+9,635)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,263 miles
    Test number
    445005511407
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges and have cuts in

  16. Fail46,628 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,628 miles
    Test number
    111827300302
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass46,628 miles (+7,587)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,628 miles
    Test number
    211447600337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,041 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,041 miles
    Test number
    702721039306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail39,022 miles (+6,824)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,022 miles
    Test number
    334077829375
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,198 miles
    Test number
    544375828396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 VGX

Does LC55 VGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 VGX expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VGX?
The MOT on LC55 VGX expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 VGX done?
LC55 VGX was recorded at 199,409 km at its MOT on 10 Dec 2021.
Has LC55 VGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VGX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LC55 VGX 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 VGX find?
LC55 VGX passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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