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Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 VFVMOT history

LS55 VFV is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2024.

LS55 VFV grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2025
Mileage
120,791 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VFV was last recorded at 120,791 miles on 22 Feb 2024, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,720 miles · 19 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
6,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,791 miles
  • 2023 – 112,025 miles
  • 2022 – 102,218 miles
  • 2021 – 87,637 miles
  • 2020 – 78,364 miles
  • 2019 – 73,493 miles
  • 2018 – 65,449 miles
  • 2017 – 64,097 miles
  • 2016 – 56,371 miles
  • 2015 – 52,891 miles
  • 2014 – 48,078 miles
  • 2012 – 43,185 miles
  • 2011 – 35,703 miles
  • 2010 – 32,166 miles
  • 2009 – 28,704 miles
  • 2008 – 25,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,791 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear unable to inspect fully (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both for most (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryWasher bottle damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,791 miles (+71)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,791 miles
    Test number
    175295051779
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear unable to inspect fully (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both for most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle damaged

  2. Fail120,720 miles (+8,695)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,720 miles
    Test number
    918865000586
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear unable to inspect fully (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both for most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle damaged

  3. Pass112,025 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,025 miles
    Test number
    506076886930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,017 miles (+9,799)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,017 miles
    Test number
    589388900079
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass102,218 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,218 miles
    Test number
    567448192008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,215 miles (+14,578)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,215 miles
    Test number
    377790183430
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass87,637 miles (+9,273)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,637 miles
    Test number
    381550620189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,364 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,364 miles
    Test number
    660772760676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,493 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    73,493 miles
    Test number
    168261587585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail73,474 miles (+8,025)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,474 miles
    Test number
    557701961058
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass65,449 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,449 miles
    Test number
    179161826131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,097 miles
    Test number
    329062626389
    • 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)

  13. Fail64,097 miles (+7,726)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,097 miles
    Test number
    722349111774
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • 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)

  14. Pass56,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,371 miles
    Test number
    515829642305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,371 miles (+3,480)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,371 miles
    Test number
    995005214827
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,891 miles (+4,813)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,891 miles
    Test number
    118331655425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light flash on dash

  17. Pass48,078 miles (+4,893)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,078 miles
    Test number
    186435824034
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass43,185 miles (+7,482)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,185 miles
    Test number
    588014342355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,703 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,703 miles
    Test number
    338529671264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,166 miles (+3,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,166 miles
    Test number
    853443670288
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  21. Pass28,704 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,704 miles
    Test number
    321188979259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,093 miles
    Test number
    971104488239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VFV

Does LS55 VFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VFV expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VFV?
The MOT on LS55 VFV expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VFV done?
LS55 VFV was recorded at 120,791 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2024, an average of 6,227 miles a year.
Has LS55 VFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VFV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 VFV 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 VFV find?
LS55 VFV passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; coil spring corroded both rear unable to inspect fully; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both for most, and 3 more.

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