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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 VKAMOT history

LS55 VKA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 217,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

LS55 VKA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
217,559 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VKA was last recorded at 217,559 miles on 27 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,558 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,559 miles
  • 2025 – 207,491 miles
  • 2024 – 196,253 miles
  • 2023 – 191,176 miles
  • 2022 – 189,078 miles
  • 2021 – 184,150 miles
  • 2020 – 177,873 miles
  • 2019 – 170,895 miles
  • 2018 – 163,680 miles
  • 2017 – 149,540 miles
  • 2016 – 124,832 miles
  • 2015 – 110,708 miles
  • 2014 – 96,351 miles
  • 2012 – 84,697 miles
  • 2011 – 76,145 miles
  • 2010 – 68,678 miles
  • 2009 – 56,893 miles
  • 2008 – 45,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,559 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,559 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    217,559 miles
    Test number
    748287850892
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail217,558 miles (+10,067)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,558 miles
    Test number
    743197368747
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass207,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    207,491 miles
    Test number
    866302900518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail207,491 miles (+11,238)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,491 miles
    Test number
    689182178228
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass196,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    196,253 miles
    Test number
    898582553038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail196,253 miles (+5,077)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,253 miles
    Test number
    359209214809
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass191,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    191,176 miles
    Test number
    988351750589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail191,176 miles (+2,098)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,176 miles
    Test number
    243305967670
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass189,078 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    189,078 miles
    Test number
    556405295067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass184,150 miles (+6,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    184,150 miles
    Test number
    119938322743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass177,873 miles (+6,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    177,873 miles
    Test number
    396076307498
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass170,895 miles (+7,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    170,895 miles
    Test number
    102505211056
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass163,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    163,680 miles
    Test number
    183138326348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail163,680 miles (+14,140)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,680 miles
    Test number
    234688730184
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  15. Pass149,540 miles (+24,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    149,540 miles
    Test number
    134464797395
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass124,832 miles (+14,124)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,832 miles
    Test number
    110479898906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,708 miles (+14,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,708 miles
    Test number
    136619285407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass96,351 miles (+11,654)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,351 miles
    Test number
    238107084032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass84,697 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    84,697 miles
    Test number
    715797742391
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has some sidewall damage

  20. Fail84,696 miles (+8,551)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,696 miles
    Test number
    508867942360
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has some sidewall damage

  21. Pass76,145 miles (+7,467)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,145 miles
    Test number
    825350441363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,678 miles (+11,785)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    68,678 miles
    Test number
    582226250381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,893 miles (+11,103)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,893 miles
    Test number
    811881059322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,790 miles
    Test number
    683999258322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VKA

Does LS55 VKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VKA is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VKA?
The MOT on LS55 VKA is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VKA done?
LS55 VKA was recorded at 217,559 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 9,860 miles a year.
Has LS55 VKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VKA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 VKA 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 VKA find?
LS55 VKA passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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