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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 VKVMOT history

LS55 VKV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 201,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2021.

LS55 VKV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Dec 2022
Mileage
201,423 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VKV
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
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VKV was last recorded at 201,423 miles on 6 Dec 2021, 1,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,924 miles · 23 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,499 miles
Average per year
14,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 201,423 miles
  • 2020 – 199,924 miles
  • 2019 – 193,037 miles
  • 2018 – 183,508 miles
  • 2017 – 172,037 miles
  • 2016 – 141,777 miles
  • 2015 – 130,622 miles
  • 2014 – 120,100 miles
  • 2013 – 108,715 miles
  • 2012 – 95,910 miles
  • 2011 – 70,604 miles
  • 2010 – 46,815 miles
  • 2009 – 30,912 miles
  • 2008 – 19,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,423 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,423 miles (+1,499)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    201,423 miles
    Test number
    614646661392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

  2. Pass199,924 miles (+6,887)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    199,924 miles
    Test number
    190941237169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass193,037 miles (+9,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    193,037 miles
    Test number
    723029900453
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/F AND O/R (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass183,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    183,508 miles
    Test number
    851165641409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis and suspension arms corroded

  5. Fail183,508 miles (+11,471)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,508 miles
    Test number
    802098425886
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis and suspension arms corroded

  6. Pass172,037 miles (+30,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    172,037 miles
    Test number
    920542646183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass141,777 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    141,777 miles
    Test number
    265977790846
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn slightly on inner face
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded slightly
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Fail141,777 miles (+11,155)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,777 miles
    Test number
    976899034902
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn slightly on inner face
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded slightly
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass130,622 miles (+10,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    130,622 miles
    Test number
    710544686672
    • AdvisoryOffside inner track joint excessive play can feel play in steering wheel
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and undertray covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake binding on rotation

  10. Pass120,100 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    120,100 miles
    Test number
    356594054340
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wheel bearings have slight play / o/s/r brake fluctuating / front tyres worn on inners

  11. Fail120,100 miles (+11,385)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,100 miles
    Test number
    388294854391
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wheel bearings have slight play / o/s/r brake fluctuating / front tyres worn on inners

  12. Pass108,715 miles (+143)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,715 miles
    Test number
    708953743387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

  13. Fail108,572 miles (+12,662)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,572 miles
    Test number
    476718833401
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

  14. Pass95,910 miles (+25,306)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    95,910 miles
    Test number
    438129632453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,604 miles (+23,789)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,604 miles
    Test number
    107109631361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,815 miles (+15,903)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,815 miles
    Test number
    342921940330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,912 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,912 miles
    Test number
    823751649320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,839 miles (+11,110)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,839 miles
    Test number
    913948139382
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass19,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,729 miles
    Test number
    311714068337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VKV

Does LS55 VKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VKV expired on 31 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VKV?
The MOT on LS55 VKV expired on 31 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VKV done?
LS55 VKV was recorded at 201,423 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2021, an average of 14,045 miles a year.
Has LS55 VKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VKV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LS55 VKV 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 VKV find?
LS55 VKV passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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