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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 CVGMOT history

LS55 CVG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 244,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.

LS55 CVG silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2023
Mileage
244,173 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 CVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 CVG was last recorded at 244,173 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2021: 243,297 miles, lower than 249,419 miles on 31 Jan 2020.

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
243,297 miles · 24 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
876 miles
Average per year
14,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 244,173 miles
  • 2021 – 243,297 miles
  • 2020 – 249,419 miles
  • 2019 – 224,636 miles
  • 2018 – 193,168 miles
  • 2016 – 153,828 miles
  • 2015 – 126,005 miles
  • 2014 – 119,741 miles
  • 2013 – 108,582 miles
  • 2012 – 96,919 miles
  • 2011 – 86,094 miles
  • 2010 – 73,161 miles
  • 2009 – 61,425 miles
  • 2008 – 50,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,173 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,173 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    244,173 miles
    Test number
    283400973330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail244,173 miles (+876)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,173 miles
    Test number
    620847264964
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass243,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    243,297 miles
    Test number
    554634690235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail243,297 miles (-6,122)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,297 miles
    Test number
    371243215286
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass249,419 miles (+24,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    249,419 miles
    Test number
    951411986642
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass224,636 miles (+31,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    224,636 miles
    Test number
    414357361316
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass193,168 miles (+39,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    193,168 miles
    Test number
    663042279526
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass153,828 miles (+27,823)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    153,828 miles
    Test number
    929946764619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,005 miles (+6,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    126,005 miles
    Test number
    188409134356
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass119,741 miles (+11,159)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    119,741 miles
    Test number
    356405414369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    108,582 miles
    Test number
    989591203323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,582 miles (+11,663)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,582 miles
    Test number
    976511103300
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail96,919 miles2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,919 miles
    Test number
    519056202321
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass96,919 miles (+10,825)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    96,919 miles
    Test number
    979666402371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass86,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,094 miles
    Test number
    846945401304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,094 miles (+12,933)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,094 miles
    Test number
    109585301358
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  17. Pass73,161 miles (+11,736)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    73,161 miles
    Test number
    922569000375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass61,425 miles (+11,239)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,425 miles
    Test number
    230079909380
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass50,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,186 miles
    Test number
    623740018333
    • 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)

Questions about LS55 CVG

Does LS55 CVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 CVG expired on 23 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 CVG?
The MOT on LS55 CVG expired on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 CVG done?
LS55 CVG was recorded at 244,173 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022, an average of 14,525 miles a year.
Has LS55 CVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 CVG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 CVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 CVG find?
LS55 CVG passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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