
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
Pass75,446 miles (+4,866)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 75,446 miles
- Test number
- 449930821240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,580 miles (+7,053)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 70,580 miles
- Test number
- 530394490108
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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