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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR55 TVZMOT history

LR55 TVZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 167,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2022.

LR55 TVZ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2023
Mileage
167,078 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 TVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 TVZ was last recorded at 167,078 miles on 2 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,078 miles · 18 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,078 miles
  • 2021 – 164,490 miles
  • 2019 – 158,855 miles
  • 2018 – 138,626 miles
  • 2017 – 119,825 miles
  • 2016 – 103,038 miles
  • 2015 – 85,630 miles
  • 2014 – 77,559 miles
  • 2013 – 69,890 miles
  • 2012 – 63,282 miles
  • 2010 – 55,542 miles
  • 2009 – 41,525 miles
  • 2008 – 31,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,078 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded.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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear silencers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Front arm bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,078 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    167,078 miles
    Test number
    432134060865
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded.

  2. Fail167,078 miles (+2,588)7 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,078 miles
    Test number
    537951938761
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense contaminated. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense contaminated. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded.

  3. Pass164,490 miles2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    164,490 miles
    Test number
    372994638959
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front arm bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail164,490 miles (+5,635)1 dangerous3 major3 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,490 miles
    Test number
    732172123592
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front arm bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass158,855 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,855 miles
    Test number
    758003011142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged & worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged & worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail158,852 miles (+20,226)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,852 miles
    Test number
    465158583463
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged & worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged & worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass138,626 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    138,626 miles
    Test number
    536713463244
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses poor condition, headlamp aim correct time of test

  8. Fail138,625 miles (+18,800)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,625 miles
    Test number
    737781097748
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass119,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    119,825 miles
    Test number
    558265043240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,825 miles (+16,787)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,825 miles
    Test number
    655546248485
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  11. Pass103,038 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,038 miles
    Test number
    803198168503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,804 miles (+13,174)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,804 miles
    Test number
    874119040349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,630 miles (+8,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,630 miles
    Test number
    376387325031
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass77,559 miles (+7,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,559 miles
    Test number
    447349324084
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass69,890 miles (+6,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,890 miles
    Test number
    169316633477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass63,282 miles (+7,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,282 miles
    Test number
    595200732014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,542 miles (+14,017)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,542 miles
    Test number
    311697620326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,525 miles (+9,903)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,525 miles
    Test number
    502219209213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,622 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,622 miles
    Test number
    520707028218
    • 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 LR55 TVZ

Does LR55 TVZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 TVZ expired on 1 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 TVZ?
The MOT on LR55 TVZ expired on 1 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 TVZ done?
LR55 TVZ was recorded at 167,078 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2022, an average of 9,999 miles a year.
Has LR55 TVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 TVZ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 TVZ 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 LR55 TVZ find?
LR55 TVZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 9 more.

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