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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 VHJMOT history

LS55 VHJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

LS55 VHJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2024
Mileage
109,081 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 VHJ was last recorded at 109,081 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 2,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,608 miles · 9 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,473 miles
Average per year
5,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,081 miles
  • 2023 – 106,608 miles
  • 2022 – 101,678 miles
  • 2021 – 96,529 miles
  • 2020 – 94,926 miles
  • 2019 – 89,022 miles
  • 2018 – 83,503 miles
  • 2016 – 76,325 miles
  • 2015 – 70,347 miles
  • 2014 – 64,632 miles
  • 2013 – 54,682 miles
  • 2012 – 43,874 miles
  • 2011 – 32,690 miles
  • 2010 – 26,341 miles
  • 2009 – 21,700 miles
  • 2008 – 17,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,081 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads very low advise renew a s a p (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge worn please keep checked (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,081 miles (+2,473)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,081 miles
    Test number
    389204072371
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads very low advise renew a s a p (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge worn please keep checked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,608 miles (+4,930)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,608 miles
    Test number
    525479603359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass101,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,678 miles
    Test number
    727763732679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,672 miles (+5,143)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,672 miles
    Test number
    286630329458
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,529 miles
    Test number
    179514651098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,529 miles (+1,603)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,529 miles
    Test number
    557447515328
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,926 miles (+5,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    94,926 miles
    Test number
    764880548482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

  8. Pass89,022 miles (+5,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,022 miles
    Test number
    377555708225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass83,503 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,503 miles
    Test number
    837699459776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail83,501 miles (+7,176)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,501 miles
    Test number
    362840600555
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass76,325 miles (+5,978)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,325 miles
    Test number
    250816554248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,347 miles (+5,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,347 miles
    Test number
    239549596453
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under covers

  13. Pass64,632 miles (+9,950)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,632 miles
    Test number
    535261344232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass54,682 miles (+10,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,682 miles
    Test number
    449529133202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass43,874 miles (+11,184)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,874 miles
    Test number
    846628632294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass32,690 miles (+6,349)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,690 miles
    Test number
    495729231231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,341 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,341 miles
    Test number
    724043840277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,700 miles (+4,637)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,700 miles
    Test number
    431236839247
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass17,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,063 miles
    Test number
    823473448283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VHJ

Does LS55 VHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VHJ expired on 8 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VHJ?
The MOT on LS55 VHJ expired on 8 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VHJ done?
LS55 VHJ was recorded at 109,081 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 5,728 miles a year.
Has LS55 VHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VHJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 VHJ 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 VHJ find?
LS55 VHJ failed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front lower coil spring fractured or broken; parking brake efficiency below requirements; front brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads very low advise renew a s a p, and 2 more.

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