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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,966 cc

LC55 VHAMOT history

LC55 VHA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 8 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 182,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LC55 VHA black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
182,531 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VHA was last recorded at 182,531 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,531 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,531 miles
  • 2024 – 168,530 miles
  • 2023 – 161,956 miles
  • 2022 – 156,429 miles
  • 2021 – 156,205 miles
  • 2020 – 155,285 miles
  • 2019 – 154,327 miles
  • 2018 – 150,737 miles
  • 2017 – 146,752 miles
  • 2016 – 139,511 miles
  • 2015 – 131,625 miles
  • 2014 – 121,904 miles
  • 2013 – 113,786 miles
  • 2012 – 101,704 miles
  • 2011 – 92,001 miles
  • 2010 – 79,553 miles
  • 2009 – 64,950 miles
  • 2008 – 54,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,531 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind the shock absorber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust mounting defective x3 of the 6 mountings broken. still holding ok.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,531 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    182,531 miles
    Test number
    164675524488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail182,531 miles (+14,001)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,531 miles
    Test number
    250706911403
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass168,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    168,530 miles
    Test number
    507409926545
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind the shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail168,530 miles (+6,574)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,530 miles
    Test number
    285779885519
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chunks of the tyre missing or hanging off (mud and snow tyre fitted )
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind the shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,956 miles (+5,527)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    161,956 miles
    Test number
    263822369496
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,429 miles (+224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,429 miles
    Test number
    795010868929
    • AdvisoryFront surface corrosion to front subframe and various suspension parts underneath

  7. Pass156,205 miles (+920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,205 miles
    Test number
    769929506106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front subframe and various suspension parts underneath

  8. Pass155,285 miles (+958)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,285 miles
    Test number
    466085609006
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering/ac pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySmall chip in front screen
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front subframe and various parts underneath

  9. Pass154,327 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,327 miles
    Test number
    298386444464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail154,278 miles (+3,541)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,278 miles
    Test number
    864359295375
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass150,737 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    150,737 miles
    Test number
    213654624094
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective x3 of the 6 mountings broken. still holding ok. (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail150,726 miles (+3,974)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,726 miles
    Test number
    981059922829
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective x3 of the 6 mountings broken. still holding ok. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass146,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    146,752 miles
    Test number
    559218934680
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail146,752 miles (+7,241)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,752 miles
    Test number
    403271333907
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre split inner wall 245/40/18 97v xl (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre split inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass139,511 miles (+7,886)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    139,511 miles
    Test number
    813647683776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass131,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    131,625 miles
    Test number
    850791981916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail131,625 miles (+9,721)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,625 miles
    Test number
    161838328163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass121,904 miles (+8,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    121,904 miles
    Test number
    419725324386
    • 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)

  19. Pass113,786 miles (+12,082)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    113,786 miles
    Test number
    747173333316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,704 miles (+9,703)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    101,704 miles
    Test number
    767013932321
    • NoteOsr exhaust mount broken although system adequately supported at time of test

  21. Pass92,001 miles (+12,448)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    92,001 miles
    Test number
    386926831332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,553 miles (+14,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    79,553 miles
    Test number
    502505610390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass64,950 miles (+10,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    64,950 miles
    Test number
    151526639385
    • 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)

  24. Pass54,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    54,133 miles
    Test number
    990969138392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC55 VHA

Does LC55 VHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 VHA is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VHA?
The MOT on LC55 VHA is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 VHA done?
LC55 VHA was recorded at 182,531 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,390 miles a year.
Has LC55 VHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VHA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LC55 VHA 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 VHA find?
LC55 VHA passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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