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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LM55 BVPMOT history

LM55 BVP is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 169,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2022.

LM55 BVP blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2023
Mileage
169,251 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BVP was last recorded at 169,251 miles on 14 Apr 2022, 339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,912 miles · 18 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
339 miles
Average per year
10,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 169,251 miles
  • 2021 – 168,912 miles
  • 2020 – 168,371 miles
  • 2018 – 154,569 miles
  • 2017 – 148,498 miles
  • 2016 – 137,716 miles
  • 2015 – 126,327 miles
  • 2014 – 114,050 miles
  • 2013 – 101,264 miles
  • 2012 – 91,244 miles
  • 2011 – 74,510 miles
  • 2010 – 61,979 miles
  • 2009 – 42,766 miles
  • 2008 – 24,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,251 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs poor (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine covers/undertrays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearly to fail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,251 miles (+339)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    169,251 miles
    Test number
    710150944719
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs poor (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,912 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    168,912 miles
    Test number
    190179776577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail168,891 miles (+520)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,891 miles
    Test number
    727904871344
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass168,371 miles (+13,802)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    168,371 miles
    Test number
    706932359286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,569 miles (+18)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    154,569 miles
    Test number
    988698425128
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearly to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail154,551 miles (+6,053)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,551 miles
    Test number
    674378435359
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearly to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass148,498 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    148,498 miles
    Test number
    658125897845
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail148,487 miles (+10,771)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,487 miles
    Test number
    819251524942
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp beam pattern poor
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass137,716 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,716 miles
    Test number
    738473499802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail137,716 miles (+11,389)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,716 miles
    Test number
    191852586230
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  11. Pass126,327 miles (+12,277)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    126,327 miles
    Test number
    671123293286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,050 miles (+12,786)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    114,050 miles
    Test number
    467415934348
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass101,264 miles (+10,020)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    101,264 miles
    Test number
    246665123304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoot full

  14. Pass91,244 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    91,244 miles
    Test number
    475518522443
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail91,244 miles (+16,734)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,244 miles
    Test number
    325258922369
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass74,510 miles (+12,531)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,510 miles
    Test number
    658954731378
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  17. Pass61,979 miles (+19,213)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,979 miles
    Test number
    774933220355
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDeep cracking to nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass42,766 miles (+18,718)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,766 miles
    Test number
    381297239349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass24,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,048 miles
    Test number
    393077298448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM55 BVP

Does LM55 BVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 BVP expired on 13 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BVP?
The MOT on LM55 BVP expired on 13 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 BVP done?
LM55 BVP was recorded at 169,251 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2022, an average of 10,777 miles a year.
Has LM55 BVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BVP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LM55 BVP 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 LM55 BVP find?
LM55 BVP passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses cloudy; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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