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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 JVTMOT history

LS55 JVT is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 204,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

LS55 JVT blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2024
Mileage
204,483 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 JVT
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
24 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 JVT was last recorded at 204,483 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 11,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,280 miles · 6 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
11,203 miles
Average per year
9,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 204,483 miles
  • 2022 – 193,280 miles
  • 2021 – 193,011 miles
  • 2020 – 192,347 miles
  • 2019 – 187,407 miles
  • 2018 – 178,964 miles
  • 2017 – 171,008 miles
  • 2016 – 160,484 miles
  • 2015 – 147,665 miles
  • 2014 – 133,246 miles
  • 2013 – 121,061 miles
  • 2012 – 110,877 miles
  • 2011 – 97,502 miles
  • 2010 – 85,807 miles
  • 2009 – 72,927 miles
  • 2008 – 61,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,483 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass204,483 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    204,483 miles
    Test number
    908875521559
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail204,482 miles (+11,202)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,482 miles
    Test number
    136912401951
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,280 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    193,280 miles
    Test number
    337441344795
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail193,279 miles (+268)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,279 miles
    Test number
    778262092461
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section broken and insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail193,011 miles (+664)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,011 miles
    Test number
    369604641281
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass192,347 miles (+4,940)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    192,347 miles
    Test number
    600240439037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass187,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    187,407 miles
    Test number
    979767563463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail187,402 miles (+8,438)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,402 miles
    Test number
    216598261848
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass178,964 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    178,964 miles
    Test number
    294307170348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass171,008 miles (+10,524)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    171,008 miles
    Test number
    446102128974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass160,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    160,484 miles
    Test number
    606314277947
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear drop link lower bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail160,484 miles (+12,819)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,484 miles
    Test number
    158986727863
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear drop link lower bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass147,665 miles (+14,419)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    147,665 miles
    Test number
    417619167723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  14. Pass133,246 miles (+12,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    133,246 miles
    Test number
    428734104322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass121,061 miles (+10,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,061 miles
    Test number
    478918593268
    • 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)

  16. Pass110,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    110,877 miles
    Test number
    386964812382
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail110,877 miles (+13,375)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,877 miles
    Test number
    867174112319
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass97,502 miles (+11,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    97,502 miles
    Test number
    647702421366
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass85,807 miles (+12,880)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,807 miles
    Test number
    743223520312
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteNear side front tyre ouuet side wall damaged

  20. Pass72,927 miles (+11,923)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    72,927 miles
    Test number
    142597019303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,004 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,004 miles
    Test number
    802469518368
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteStrong advise nearside front tyre worn outer edge tread not cut as deep

Questions about LS55 JVT

Does LS55 JVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 JVT expired on 18 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 JVT?
The MOT on LS55 JVT expired on 18 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 JVT done?
LS55 JVT was recorded at 204,483 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 9,665 miles a year.
Has LS55 JVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 JVT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 JVT 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 LS55 JVT find?
LS55 JVT passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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