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Mercedes-Benz 220

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,199 cc

LS55 VLBMOT history

LS55 VLB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz 220 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 218,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
218,700 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VLB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
220
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VLB was last recorded at 218,700 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,159 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
541 miles
Average per year
9,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,700 miles
  • 2025 – 218,159 miles
  • 2024 – 212,594 miles
  • 2023 – 208,136 miles
  • 2022 – 202,824 miles
  • 2021 – 198,657 miles
  • 2020 – 193,753 miles
  • 2019 – 189,892 miles
  • 2018 – 180,642 miles
  • 2017 – 173,802 miles
  • 2016 – 160,177 miles
  • 2015 – 148,414 miles
  • 2014 – 135,474 miles
  • 2013 – 122,838 miles
  • 2011 – 103,957 miles
  • 2010 – 70,280 miles
  • 2008 – 58,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,700 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front creaking dry joint / bush , possible lower shock absorber bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexible brake hose

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Battery warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass218,700 miles (+541)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    218,700 miles
    Test number
    368660480401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass218,159 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    218,159 miles
    Test number
    393263933021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDue to the plastic under trays it is not possible to check components obscured by the trays

  3. Fail218,157 miles (+5,563)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,157 miles
    Test number
    591725760198
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDue to the plastic under trays it is not possible to check components obscured by the trays

  4. Pass212,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    212,594 miles
    Test number
    476024324291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail212,594 miles (+4,458)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,594 miles
    Test number
    139786001423
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass208,136 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    208,136 miles
    Test number
    938353118661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail208,127 miles (+5,303)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,127 miles
    Test number
    641785555921
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass202,824 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    202,824 miles
    Test number
    558979717716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass198,657 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    198,657 miles
    Test number
    645223522083
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail198,656 miles (+4,903)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,656 miles
    Test number
    130956550981
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass193,753 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    193,753 miles
    Test number
    237666648688
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on

  12. Fail193,738 miles (+12)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,738 miles
    Test number
    375532643033
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front creaking dry joint / bush , possible lower shock absorber bush
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on

  13. Fail193,726 miles (+3,834)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,726 miles
    Test number
    888373357699
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front creaking dry joint / bush , possible lower shock absorber bush
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on

  14. Pass189,892 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    189,892 miles
    Test number
    272048045545
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail189,892 miles (+9,250)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,892 miles
    Test number
    242588941610
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass180,642 miles (+6,840)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    180,642 miles
    Test number
    995059209501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass173,802 miles (+13,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    173,802 miles
    Test number
    445135284303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass160,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    160,177 miles
    Test number
    165776035392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail160,177 miles (+11,763)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,177 miles
    Test number
    972742768024
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass148,414 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    148,414 miles
    Test number
    409008925067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail148,414 miles (+12,940)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,414 miles
    Test number
    326607325033
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass135,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    135,474 miles
    Test number
    128046614024
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail135,474 miles (+12,636)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,474 miles
    Test number
    876396514067
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTracking check

  24. Pass122,838 miles (+18,881)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    122,838 miles
    Test number
    465216423027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass103,957 miles (+17,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,957 miles
    Test number
    717153061333
    • 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)

  26. Pass86,950 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,950 miles
    Test number
    798958811039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail86,918 miles (+16,638)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,918 miles
    Test number
    725677611077
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass70,280 miles (+11,441)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,280 miles
    Test number
    254170320024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass58,839 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,839 miles
    Test number
    382104858311
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES BECOMING BOLD ON INNER EDGE

Questions about LS55 VLB

Does LS55 VLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VLB is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VLB?
The MOT on LS55 VLB is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VLB done?
LS55 VLB was recorded at 218,700 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 9,295 miles a year.
Has LS55 VLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VLB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 VLB 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 VLB find?
LS55 VLB passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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