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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 VKJMOT history

LS55 VKJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LS55 VKJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,214 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VKJ was last recorded at 88,214 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,848 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,366 miles
Average per year
3,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,214 miles
  • 2024 – 86,848 miles
  • 2023 – 82,282 miles
  • 2022 – 78,115 miles
  • 2021 – 72,687 miles
  • 2020 – 70,016 miles
  • 2019 – 65,816 miles
  • 2018 – 58,332 miles
  • 2017 – 53,026 miles
  • 2016 – 50,847 miles
  • 2015 – 47,714 miles
  • 2014 – 44,496 miles
  • 2013 – 41,830 miles
  • 2012 – 40,260 miles
  • 2011 – 38,384 miles
  • 2010 – 36,085 miles
  • 2008 – 27,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,214 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,214 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,214 miles
    Test number
    158839608781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,848 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,848 miles
    Test number
    915543549292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,282 miles
    Test number
    152822300281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,281 miles (+4,166)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,281 miles
    Test number
    828789554550
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass78,115 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,115 miles
    Test number
    217440860303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,111 miles (+5,424)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,111 miles
    Test number
    981016048894
    • DangerousOffside Rear 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass72,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,687 miles
    Test number
    840375386314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,687 miles (+2,671)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,687 miles
    Test number
    349490276280
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass70,016 miles (+4,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,016 miles
    Test number
    368332326459
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass65,816 miles (+7,484)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,816 miles
    Test number
    573221688150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,332 miles (+5,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,332 miles
    Test number
    349635496621
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass53,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,026 miles
    Test number
    505681199774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,026 miles (+2,179)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,026 miles
    Test number
    654902725945
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass50,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,847 miles
    Test number
    691670773822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,846 miles (+3,132)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,846 miles
    Test number
    228785910239
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass47,714 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,714 miles
    Test number
    865624685138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,496 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,496 miles
    Test number
    529359464131
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass44,496 miles (+2,666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,496 miles
    Test number
    586529364163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass41,830 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,830 miles
    Test number
    419008573188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,260 miles (+1,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,260 miles
    Test number
    396921592105
    • 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)

  21. Pass38,384 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,384 miles
    Test number
    669766291130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,085 miles (+8,146)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,085 miles
    Test number
    782863060123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,939 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,939 miles
    Test number
    121718138370
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge

  24. Fail27,939 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,939 miles
    Test number
    462648638342
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge

Questions about LS55 VKJ

Does LS55 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VKJ is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VKJ?
The MOT on LS55 VKJ is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VKJ done?
LS55 VKJ was recorded at 88,214 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,538 miles a year.
Has LS55 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VKJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 VKJ 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 VKJ find?
LS55 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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