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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 CVWMOT history

LS55 CVW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 175,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

LS55 CVW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
175,463 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 CVW
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
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 CVW was last recorded at 175,463 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2015: 113,793 miles, lower than 113,824 miles on 18 Aug 2014.

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
175,417 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
7,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,463 miles
  • 2024 – 169,497 miles
  • 2023 – 159,335 miles
  • 2022 – 154,847 miles
  • 2021 – 150,291 miles
  • 2020 – 146,841 miles
  • 2019 – 139,848 miles
  • 2018 – 135,745 miles
  • 2017 – 130,556 miles
  • 2016 – 126,816 miles
  • 2015 – 113,793 miles
  • 2014 – 113,824 miles
  • 2013 – 105,801 miles
  • 2012 – 98,885 miles
  • 2011 – 91,406 miles
  • 2010 – 79,390 miles
  • 2009 – 66,459 miles
  • 2008 – 53,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,463 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Windscreen Chip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,463 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    175,463 miles
    Test number
    947468288873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail175,417 miles (+5,920)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,417 miles
    Test number
    352458969948
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached TIE BAR (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment AND BRAKE LAMP ON DASH (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps DIM (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass169,497 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    169,497 miles
    Test number
    545298709896
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen Chip

  4. Fail169,492 miles (+10,157)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,492 miles
    Test number
    379937955926
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both Rear Drop Links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Rear D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen Chip

  5. Pass159,335 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    159,335 miles
    Test number
    673381929282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail159,010 miles (+4,163)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,010 miles
    Test number
    488707595159
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass154,847 miles (+4,556)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    154,847 miles
    Test number
    805820345254
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear floor corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

  8. Pass150,291 miles (+3,450)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,291 miles
    Test number
    710261640993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light dim
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components -

  9. Pass146,841 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    146,841 miles
    Test number
    256212190594
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

  10. Fail146,841 miles (+6,993)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,841 miles
    Test number
    609906025542
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass139,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,848 miles
    Test number
    298197740270
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components

  12. Fail139,848 miles (+4,103)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,848 miles
    Test number
    602101709208
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components

  13. Pass135,745 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,745 miles
    Test number
    437291409010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under body trays fitted restricting full view of some items

  14. Fail135,731 miles (+5,175)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,731 miles
    Test number
    843927243107
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under body trays fitted restricting full view of some items

  15. Pass130,556 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    130,556 miles
    Test number
    223682251830
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres wearing slightly on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner slight cracking
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under body to floor restricting full view of some items

  16. Fail130,524 miles (+3,708)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,524 miles
    Test number
    117345503557
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm balljoint yellow chalked (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres wearing slightly on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner slight cracking
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under body to floor restricting full view of some items

  17. Pass126,816 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    126,816 miles
    Test number
    265335928401
    • AdvisorySill covers ,engine covers and under trays fitted stopping and restricting examanation

  18. Fail126,803 miles (+13,010)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,803 miles
    Test number
    525065402320
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s brake reading low (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySill covers ,engine covers and under trays fitted stopping and restricting examanation

  19. Pass113,793 miles (-31)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,793 miles
    Test number
    635082805265
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass113,824 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,824 miles
    Test number
    998810834200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,793 miles (+7,992)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,793 miles
    Test number
    309957124455
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass105,801 miles (+6,916)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    105,801 miles
    Test number
    218447623252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSills and under side covered with trim unable to examine

  23. Pass98,885 miles (+7,479)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    98,885 miles
    Test number
    487992212217
    • NoteSills and floors covered with plastic trim unable to check underneath it

  24. Pass91,406 miles (+14)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    91,406 miles
    Test number
    317028321485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

  25. Fail91,392 miles (+12,002)3 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,392 miles
    Test number
    908615611230
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

  26. Pass79,390 miles (+12,931)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,390 miles
    Test number
    323408310288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,459 miles (+12,936)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,459 miles
    Test number
    962211459249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail53,523 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,523 miles
    Test number
    112767998253
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  29. Pass53,523 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,523 miles
    Test number
    361617598293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LS55 CVW

Does LS55 CVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 CVW expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 CVW?
The MOT on LS55 CVW expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 CVW done?
LS55 CVW was recorded at 175,463 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 7,215 miles a year.
Has LS55 CVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 CVW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 CVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 CVW find?
LS55 CVW passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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