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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LX55 LPOMOT history

LX55 LPO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

LX55 LPO silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2024
Mileage
80,272 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 LPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
20 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX55 LPO was last recorded at 80,272 miles on 20 May 2024, 2,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,832 miles · 31 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,440 miles
Average per year
4,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,272 miles
  • 2023 – 77,832 miles
  • 2022 – 76,218 miles
  • 2021 – 74,988 miles
  • 2020 – 74,381 miles
  • 2019 – 68,503 miles
  • 2018 – 62,679 miles
  • 2017 – 59,533 miles
  • 2016 – 55,231 miles
  • 2015 – 51,970 miles
  • 2014 – 47,258 miles
  • 2013 – 42,408 miles
  • 2012 – 40,464 miles
  • 2011 – 30,322 miles
  • 2010 – 25,190 miles
  • 2009 – 18,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,272 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,272 miles (+2,440)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,272 miles
    Test number
    219676219555
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,832 miles
    Test number
    702053480746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail77,832 miles (+1,614)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,832 miles
    Test number
    165196780515
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass76,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,218 miles
    Test number
    996837686703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,218 miles (+1,230)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,218 miles
    Test number
    232622266104
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,988 miles
    Test number
    717731058665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,988 miles (+607)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,988 miles
    Test number
    462309029667
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass74,381 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,381 miles
    Test number
    574723727813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail74,347 miles (+5,844)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,347 miles
    Test number
    352915100217
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass68,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,503 miles
    Test number
    719997333296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,503 miles (+5,824)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,503 miles
    Test number
    337074874308
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass62,679 miles (+3,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,679 miles
    Test number
    962570092947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BACK (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BACK (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  13. Pass59,533 miles (+4,302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,533 miles
    Test number
    756286593812
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicate fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass55,231 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,231 miles
    Test number
    239884007887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,970 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,970 miles
    Test number
    697611845131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,258 miles (+4,850)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,258 miles
    Test number
    457182574142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slight trear

  17. Pass42,408 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,408 miles
    Test number
    266300633401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,464 miles
    Test number
    696659452365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail40,464 miles (+5,283)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,464 miles
    Test number
    747579252392
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass35,181 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,181 miles
    Test number
    186563522462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,322 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,322 miles
    Test number
    936247101070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,190 miles (+6,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,190 miles
    Test number
    532468900061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass18,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,425 miles
    Test number
    890883029043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 LPO

Does LX55 LPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 LPO expired on 14 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 LPO?
The MOT on LX55 LPO expired on 14 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 LPO done?
LX55 LPO was recorded at 80,272 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024, an average of 4,037 miles a year.
Has LX55 LPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 LPO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 LPO 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 LX55 LPO find?
LX55 LPO failed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/17; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; headlamp aim too high, and 9 more.

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