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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 ZSGMOT history

LS55 ZSG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 170,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2022.

LS55 ZSG silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2022
Mileage
170,852 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZSG
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
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 ZSG was last recorded at 170,852 miles on 30 Dec 2022, 6,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,074 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6,778 miles
Average per year
9,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,852 miles
  • 2021 – 164,074 miles
  • 2020 – 160,633 miles
  • 2019 – 158,799 miles
  • 2018 – 145,337 miles
  • 2017 – 129,050 miles
  • 2016 – 113,241 miles
  • 2015 – 97,498 miles
  • 2014 – 91,905 miles
  • 2013 – 84,442 miles
  • 2012 – 75,008 miles
  • 2011 – 65,162 miles
  • 2010 – 58,191 miles
  • 2009 – 47,218 miles
  • 2008 – 35,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail170,852 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Under body sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front both front tyres low on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail170,852 miles (+6,778)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,852 miles
    Test number
    989366499245
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,074 miles (+3,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    164,074 miles
    Test number
    494286409596
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass160,633 miles (+1,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,633 miles
    Test number
    536670586950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection

  4. Pass158,799 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,799 miles
    Test number
    214899926277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection

  5. Fail158,799 miles (+13,462)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,799 miles
    Test number
    360779481225
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection

  6. Pass145,337 miles (+16,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    145,337 miles
    Test number
    752989381426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass129,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,050 miles
    Test number
    987011387758
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres low on edges

  8. Fail129,050 miles (+15,809)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,050 miles
    Test number
    123150569897
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres low on edges

  9. Pass113,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,241 miles
    Test number
    906748958121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,241 miles (+15,743)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,241 miles
    Test number
    540842292457
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass97,498 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,498 miles
    Test number
    161206173302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,493 miles (+5,588)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,493 miles
    Test number
    179095841345
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  13. Pass91,905 miles (+7,463)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,905 miles
    Test number
    137129064285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,442 miles (+9,434)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,442 miles
    Test number
    317193283449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,008 miles
    Test number
    786467972215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,008 miles (+9,846)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,008 miles
    Test number
    856726672252
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass65,162 miles (+6,971)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    349685681288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,191 miles (+10,973)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,191 miles
    Test number
    772524290260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,218 miles
    Test number
    672902269218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,218 miles (+11,999)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,218 miles
    Test number
    331502969231
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass35,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,219 miles
    Test number
    744014278241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 ZSG

Does LS55 ZSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 ZSG expired on 27 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZSG?
The MOT on LS55 ZSG expired on 27 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 ZSG done?
LS55 ZSG was recorded at 170,852 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2022, an average of 9,520 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZSG has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZSG 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 ZSG find?
LS55 ZSG failed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear shock absorbers has negligible damping effect, and 5 more.

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