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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 JVYMOT history

LS55 JVY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2023.

LS55 JVY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2024
Mileage
97,841 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 JVY
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
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 JVY was last recorded at 97,841 miles on 5 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2023: 97,841 miles, lower than 98,214 miles on 18 Jan 2022.

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
98,214 miles · 18 Jan 2022
Average per year
5,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,841 miles
  • 2022 – 98,214 miles
  • 2021 – 77,812 miles
  • 2020 – 69,728 miles
  • 2019 – 63,277 miles
  • 2018 – 57,875 miles
  • 2017 – 53,018 miles
  • 2014 – 49,748 miles
  • 2013 – 44,175 miles
  • 2012 – 39,647 miles
  • 2011 – 34,377 miles
  • 2010 – 30,196 miles
  • 2009 – 24,605 miles
  • 2008 – 16,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,841 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,841 miles (-373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,841 miles
    Test number
    621276651950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass98,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,214 miles
    Test number
    243390224937
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail98,211 miles (+20,399)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,211 miles
    Test number
    154991867808
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass77,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,812 miles
    Test number
    800016950188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail77,812 miles (+8,084)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,812 miles
    Test number
    560824981849
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass69,728 miles (+6,451)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,728 miles
    Test number
    255186747566
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Pass63,277 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,277 miles
    Test number
    800271682295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,875 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,875 miles
    Test number
    451850368585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,018 miles (+3,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,018 miles
    Test number
    448631205155
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass49,748 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,748 miles
    Test number
    597658904315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail49,742 miles (+5,567)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,742 miles
    Test number
    225145904349
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc distorting
  12. Pass44,175 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,175 miles
    Test number
    195268603363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,647 miles (+5,270)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,647 miles
    Test number
    519294012395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,377 miles
    Test number
    438520891262
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  15. Fail34,377 miles (+4,181)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,377 miles
    Test number
    909740091250
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  16. Pass30,196 miles (+5,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,196 miles
    Test number
    443026480214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass24,605 miles (+8,435)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,605 miles
    Test number
    294481609339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,170 miles
    Test number
    530387478278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 JVY

Does LS55 JVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 JVY expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 JVY?
The MOT on LS55 JVY expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 JVY done?
LS55 JVY was recorded at 97,841 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2023, an average of 5,729 miles a year.
Has LS55 JVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 JVY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 JVY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 JVY find?
LS55 JVY passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, and 1 more.

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