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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 VHGMOT history

LS55 VHG is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 4 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

LS55 VHG black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2024
Mileage
128,673 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VHG was last recorded at 128,673 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 1,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Aug 2012: 22,057 miles, lower than 75,446 miles on 8 Aug 2011.

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
127,582 miles · 16 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,091 miles
Average per year
4,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,673 miles
  • 2022 – 127,582 miles
  • 2021 – 124,419 miles
  • 2020 – 123,775 miles
  • 2019 – 121,426 miles
  • 2018 – 117,863 miles
  • 2017 – 116,416 miles
  • 2016 – 112,033 miles
  • 2015 – 108,838 miles
  • 2014 – 105,375 miles
  • 2013 – 96,736 miles
  • 2012 – 22,057 miles
  • 2011 – 75,446 miles
  • 2010 – 70,580 miles
  • 2009 – 63,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,673 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner sill slight corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,673 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,673 miles
    Test number
    770755156124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail128,671 miles (+1,089)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,671 miles
    Test number
    887721276367
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass127,582 miles (+5)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,582 miles
    Test number
    904826536562
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill slight corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake a bit low on the o/s/r
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  4. Fail127,577 miles (+3,158)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,577 miles
    Test number
    241235274817
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill slight corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake a bit low on the o/s/r
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  5. Pass124,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,419 miles
    Test number
    515170940657
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail124,419 miles (+644)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,419 miles
    Test number
    103349135706
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass123,775 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,775 miles
    Test number
    479328097535
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  8. Fail123,775 miles (+2,349)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,775 miles
    Test number
    704178129791
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 at limit!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass121,426 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,426 miles
    Test number
    763037247825
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail121,426 miles (+3,563)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,426 miles
    Test number
    285290661478
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass117,863 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,863 miles
    Test number
    906777996938
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail117,850 miles (+1,434)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,850 miles
    Test number
    644510959586
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass116,416 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,416 miles
    Test number
    809980383059
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly smoky (oil smoke)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
  14. Fail116,407 miles (+4,374)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,407 miles
    Test number
    823634846752
    • FailureEmissions not tested smoky on idle & acceleration, engine oil level too high. (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass112,033 miles (+3,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    112,033 miles
    Test number
    116574007777
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak from differential
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible
    • AdvisorySlight corrossion offside front brake pipe
  16. Pass108,838 miles (+3,463)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,838 miles
    Test number
    456872005252
    • NoteSlight corrossion front to rear brake pipes at rear ends
    • NoteSlight oil leak from differential
    • NoteUnderbody plastic trims making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible
  17. Pass105,375 miles (+8,639)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    105,375 miles
    Test number
    148815604285
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass96,736 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,736 miles
    Test number
    179298213239
    • 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)
  19. Fail96,736 miles (+74,679)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,736 miles
    Test number
    207238813240
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)
  20. Pass22,057 miles (-53,389)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,057 miles
    Test number
    708080822209
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass75,446 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,446 miles
    Test number
    449930821240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,580 miles (+7,053)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,580 miles
    Test number
    530394490108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,527 miles
    Test number
    150922789157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VHG

Does LS55 VHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VHG expired on 15 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VHG?
The MOT on LS55 VHG expired on 15 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VHG done?
LS55 VHG was recorded at 128,673 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 4,595 miles a year.
Has LS55 VHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VHG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 VHG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 VHG find?
LS55 VHG passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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