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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 VGEMOT history

LS55 VGE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2021.

LS55 VGE black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
164,892 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VGE
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
4 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VGE was last recorded at 164,892 miles on 14 Dec 2021, 203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,689 miles · 10 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
203 miles
Average per year
7,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 164,892 miles
  • 2020 – 160,422 miles
  • 2019 – 154,215 miles
  • 2018 – 147,395 miles
  • 2017 – 144,301 miles
  • 2016 – 141,875 miles
  • 2015 – 135,145 miles
  • 2014 – 133,546 miles
  • 2013 – 130,983 miles
  • 2012 – 126,048 miles
  • 2011 – 119,858 miles
  • 2010 – 109,274 miles
  • 2009 – 94,696 miles
  • 2008 – 72,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,892 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,892 miles (+203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    164,892 miles
    Test number
    977592701067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail164,689 miles (+4,267)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,689 miles
    Test number
    512586180440
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass160,422 miles (+6,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    160,422 miles
    Test number
    268985863265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass154,215 miles (+6,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,215 miles
    Test number
    763177235599
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass147,395 miles (+3,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    147,395 miles
    Test number
    875174178347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass144,301 miles (+2,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    144,301 miles
    Test number
    735710982655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  7. Pass141,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    141,875 miles
    Test number
    605187193996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,875 miles (+6,730)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,875 miles
    Test number
    958898923249
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass135,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    135,145 miles
    Test number
    554145259699
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Fail135,143 miles (+1,597)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,143 miles
    Test number
    408101636380
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass133,546 miles (+2,563)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    133,546 miles
    Test number
    689756044315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass130,983 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    130,983 miles
    Test number
    186026233377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail130,983 miles (+4,935)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,983 miles
    Test number
    618656633327
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteE M L indicates a fault
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass126,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    126,048 miles
    Test number
    368780642323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,048 miles (+6,190)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,048 miles
    Test number
    129819632375
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass119,858 miles (+10,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    119,858 miles
    Test number
    116323441311
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass109,274 miles (+14,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    109,274 miles
    Test number
    961534840354
    • 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)
  18. Pass94,696 miles (+21,739)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    94,696 miles
    Test number
    842511949304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    72,957 miles
    Test number
    303438948332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,957 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,957 miles
    Test number
    490374648391
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about LS55 VGE

Does LS55 VGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VGE expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VGE?
The MOT on LS55 VGE expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VGE done?
LS55 VGE was recorded at 164,892 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2021, an average of 7,065 miles a year.
Has LS55 VGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VGE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 VGE 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 VGE find?
LS55 VGE passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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