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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 VLAMOT history

LS55 VLA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

LS55 VLA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2025
Mileage
97,885 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VLA
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
17 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VLA was last recorded at 97,885 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 2,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,436 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,449 miles
Average per year
4,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,885 miles
  • 2023 – 95,436 miles
  • 2022 – 91,493 miles
  • 2021 – 87,469 miles
  • 2020 – 85,853 miles
  • 2019 – 82,674 miles
  • 2018 – 79,603 miles
  • 2017 – 77,661 miles
  • 2016 – 75,081 miles
  • 2015 – 72,458 miles
  • 2014 – 70,058 miles
  • 2013 – 64,773 miles
  • 2012 – 57,068 miles
  • 2011 – 49,993 miles
  • 2010 – 44,838 miles
  • 2009 – 31,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,885 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,885 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,885 miles
    Test number
    642993168268
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail97,885 miles (+2,449)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,885 miles
    Test number
    497872927519
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass95,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,436 miles
    Test number
    665463361121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,436 miles (+3,943)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,436 miles
    Test number
    128347456677
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass91,493 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,493 miles
    Test number
    484810430158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,469 miles
    Test number
    460712098287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,469 miles (+1,616)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,469 miles
    Test number
    501865110232
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass85,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,853 miles
    Test number
    852389066759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,853 miles (+3,179)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,853 miles
    Test number
    430548644198
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass82,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,674 miles
    Test number
    980739714936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,674 miles (+3,071)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,674 miles
    Test number
    159466879032
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass79,603 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,603 miles
    Test number
    504114353297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,661 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,661 miles
    Test number
    703987505628
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside front & offside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail77,660 miles (+2,579)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,660 miles
    Test number
    422419097677
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside front & offside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass75,081 miles (+2,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,081 miles
    Test number
    368550968770
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass72,458 miles (+2,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,458 miles
    Test number
    221260306839
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass70,058 miles (+5,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,058 miles
    Test number
    678809464271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass64,773 miles (+7,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,773 miles
    Test number
    237861193251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass57,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,068 miles
    Test number
    335250882271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,068 miles (+7,075)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,068 miles
    Test number
    886820282286
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass49,993 miles (+5,155)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,993 miles
    Test number
    569748571228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,838 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,838 miles
    Test number
    464982680254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,178 miles (+10,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,178 miles
    Test number
    934194700155
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass31,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,196 miles
    Test number
    184843819091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VLA

Does LS55 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VLA expired on 19 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VLA?
The MOT on LS55 VLA expired on 19 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VLA done?
LS55 VLA was recorded at 97,885 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 4,233 miles a year.
Has LS55 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VLA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 VLA 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 VLA find?
LS55 VLA passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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