Mercedes-Benz CLS
Red · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc
LX55 VAJMOT history
LX55 VAJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 14 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,716 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 120,716 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,655 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 VAJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 VAJ was last recorded at 120,716 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,682 miles · 1 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 34 miles
- Average per year
- 6,655 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 120,716 miles
- 2024 – 115,718 miles
- 2023 – 111,008 miles
- 2022 – 104,949 miles
- 2021 – 101,045 miles
- 2020 – 96,027 miles
- 2019 – 87,137 miles
- 2018 – 80,132 miles
- 2017 – 74,009 miles
- 2016 – 66,829 miles
- 2015 – 55,446 miles
- 2014 – 41,625 miles
- 2013 – 35,394 miles
- 2011 – 16,178 miles
- 2010 – 15,202 miles
- 2009 – 13,623 miles
- 2008 – 11,152 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,716 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,716 miles (+34)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 120,716 miles
- Test number
- 624064084789
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Fail120,682 miles (+4,964)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,682 miles
- Test number
- 389803860072
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,718 miles (+38)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 115,718 miles
- Test number
- 122159095950
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail115,680 miles (+4,672)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,680 miles
- Test number
- 534937309771
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass111,008 miles (+91)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 111,008 miles
- Test number
- 684731221004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail110,917 miles (+5,968)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,917 miles
- Test number
- 245458647803
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,949 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 104,949 miles
- Test number
- 476042026940
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail104,949 miles (+3,904)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,949 miles
- Test number
- 729725951007
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,045 miles (+5,018)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 101,045 miles
- Test number
- 942113608321
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass96,027 miles (+8,890)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 96,027 miles
- Test number
- 508010017547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,137 miles (+7,005)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 87,137 miles
- Test number
- 644572457398
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
Pass80,132 miles (+6,123)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 80,132 miles
- Test number
- 441755688451
- AdvisoryAux belt damaged
Pass74,009 miles (+7,180)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 74,009 miles
- Test number
- 365467802795
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,829 miles (+11,383)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 66,829 miles
- Test number
- 764916423185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,446 miles (+13,821)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 55,446 miles
- Test number
- 139893955198
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass41,625 miles (+6,231)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2015
- Odometer
- 41,625 miles
- Test number
- 128826624111
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass35,394 miles (+19,216)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2014
- Odometer
- 35,394 miles
- Test number
- 317017023181
- NoteTpms light
Pass16,178 miles (+976)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 16,178 miles
- Test number
- 996471971250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,202 miles (+1,579)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 15,202 miles
- Test number
- 854313150282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,623 miles (+2,471)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 13,623 miles
- Test number
- 694886349292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 11,152 miles
- Test number
- 874340668248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX55 VAJ
- Does LX55 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX55 VAJ expired on 8 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 VAJ?
- The MOT on LX55 VAJ expired on 8 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX55 VAJ done?
- LX55 VAJ was recorded at 120,716 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 6,655 miles a year.
- Has LX55 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 VAJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX55 VAJ 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 VAJ find?
- LX55 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges worn.
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