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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LR55 YVXMOT history

LR55 YVX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 185,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2022.

LR55 YVX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2023
Mileage
185,002 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 YVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 YVX was last recorded at 185,002 miles on 18 Aug 2022, 8,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2016: 144,469 miles, lower than 212,998 miles on 24 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
176,577 miles · 23 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
8,425 miles
Average per year
9,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,002 miles
  • 2021 – 176,577 miles
  • 2020 – 170,038 miles
  • 2019 – 165,972 miles
  • 2018 – 158,775 miles
  • 2017 – 147,651 miles
  • 2016 – 144,469 miles
  • 2015 – 212,998 miles
  • 2014 – 125,016 miles
  • 2013 – 117,291 miles
  • 2012 – 94,552 miles
  • 2011 – 89,464 miles
  • 2010 – 80,599 miles
  • 2009 – 66,710 miles
  • 2008 – 56,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,002 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,002 miles (+8,425)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    185,002 miles
    Test number
    779989318331
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass176,577 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    176,577 miles
    Test number
    514254641567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail176,576 miles (+6,538)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,576 miles
    Test number
    672680535897
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass170,038 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    170,038 miles
    Test number
    757180235486
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail170,035 miles (+4,063)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,035 miles
    Test number
    212901126035
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

  6. Pass165,972 miles (+7,197)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    165,972 miles
    Test number
    402106343540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    158,775 miles
    Test number
    627092069102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail158,775 miles (+11,124)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,775 miles
    Test number
    703475523402
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,651 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    147,651 miles
    Test number
    217651545901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail147,650 miles (+3,181)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,650 miles
    Test number
    666976177076
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass144,469 miles (-68,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    144,469 miles
    Test number
    690073361324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass212,998 miles (+87,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    212,998 miles
    Test number
    598588832943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass125,016 miles (+112)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,016 miles
    Test number
    968896074126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail124,904 miles (+7,613)7 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,904 miles
    Test number
    975350074181
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass117,291 miles (+197)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,291 miles
    Test number
    617024843197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail117,094 miles (+22,542)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,094 miles
    Test number
    437130643188
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass94,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,552 miles
    Test number
    636566942126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail94,549 miles (+5,085)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,549 miles
    Test number
    137136242100
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass89,464 miles (+8,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    89,464 miles
    Test number
    495461621378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass80,599 miles (+13,889)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,599 miles
    Test number
    440097500478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass66,710 miles (+9,902)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,710 miles
    Test number
    203787009336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,808 miles
    Test number
    390919398481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

Questions about LR55 YVX

Does LR55 YVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 YVX expired on 23 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 YVX?
The MOT on LR55 YVX expired on 23 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 YVX done?
LR55 YVX was recorded at 185,002 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2022, an average of 9,281 miles a year.
Has LR55 YVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 YVX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 YVX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 YVX find?
LR55 YVX passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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