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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 VKBMOT history

LS55 VKB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2025.

LS55 VKB silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2026
Mileage
157,401 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VKB
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
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VKB was last recorded at 157,401 miles on 14 Jun 2025, 5,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,416 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5,985 miles
Average per year
8,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,401 miles
  • 2024 – 151,416 miles
  • 2023 – 134,091 miles
  • 2022 – 116,016 miles
  • 2021 – 90,195 miles
  • 2020 – 80,250 miles
  • 2019 – 76,133 miles
  • 2018 – 70,679 miles
  • 2017 – 67,780 miles
  • 2016 – 64,255 miles
  • 2015 – 61,308 miles
  • 2014 – 57,481 miles
  • 2013 – 50,180 miles
  • 2012 – 43,740 miles
  • 2010 – 31,368 miles
  • 2009 – 23,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,401 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coil spring corroded Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,401 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    157,401 miles
    Test number
    913581087994
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,401 miles (+5,985)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,401 miles
    Test number
    412347478318
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,416 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,416 miles
    Test number
    250950514197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains and rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  4. Fail151,416 miles (+17,325)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,416 miles
    Test number
    520893058680
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains and rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  5. Pass134,091 miles (+18,075)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,091 miles
    Test number
    490052076498
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis/subframes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  6. Pass116,016 miles (+25,821)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    116,016 miles
    Test number
    568863607852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass90,195 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,195 miles
    Test number
    602519330173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail90,190 miles (+9,940)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,190 miles
    Test number
    355277588279
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass80,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,250 miles
    Test number
    388031287536
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail80,250 miles (+4,117)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,250 miles
    Test number
    986053796900
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,133 miles (+5,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,133 miles
    Test number
    181151382857
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer edges

  12. Pass70,679 miles (+2,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,679 miles
    Test number
    764383251553
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass67,780 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,780 miles
    Test number
    678525961595
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail67,778 miles (+3,523)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,778 miles
    Test number
    790244565820
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass64,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,255 miles
    Test number
    222840754772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,255 miles (+2,947)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,255 miles
    Test number
    229282196922
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass61,308 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,308 miles
    Test number
    976140065167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    667575484017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,481 miles (+7,301)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    446734084051
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass50,180 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,180 miles
    Test number
    195019573039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,740 miles (+12,372)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,740 miles
    Test number
    105189682068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,368 miles (+8,196)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,368 miles
    Test number
    734864880288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,172 miles
    Test number
    893705169224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VKB

Does LS55 VKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VKB expired on 13 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VKB?
The MOT on LS55 VKB expired on 13 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VKB done?
LS55 VKB was recorded at 157,401 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2025, an average of 8,535 miles a year.
Has LS55 VKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VKB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 VKB 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 VKB find?
LS55 VKB passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2025 with 11 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front oil leak, but not excessive; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 8 more.

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