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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LX55 VAMMOT history

LX55 VAM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 42,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LX55 VAM blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
42,426 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VAM was last recorded at 42,426 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 4,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Oct 2015: 31,306 miles, lower than 86,320 miles on 3 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,499 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,927 miles
Average per year
1,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,426 miles
  • 2024 – 37,499 miles
  • 2023 – 34,785 miles
  • 2022 – 33,327 miles
  • 2021 – 33,001 miles
  • 2020 – 32,752 miles
  • 2019 – 32,700 miles
  • 2018 – 32,518 miles
  • 2017 – 32,187 miles
  • 2016 – 31,870 miles
  • 2015 – 31,306 miles
  • 2014 – 30,392 miles
  • 2013 – 29,810 miles
  • 2012 – 29,224 miles
  • 2011 – 27,619 miles
  • 2010 – 25,880 miles
  • 2009 – 22,683 miles
  • 2008 – 22,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,426 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,426 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    42,426 miles
    Test number
    132654674592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,499 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    37,499 miles
    Test number
    930718765503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail37,496 miles (+2,711)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,496 miles
    Test number
    128078635110
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

  4. Pass34,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    34,785 miles
    Test number
    710623366837
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail34,785 miles (+1,458)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,785 miles
    Test number
    974779600760
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass33,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    33,327 miles
    Test number
    546917965637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail33,327 miles (+326)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,327 miles
    Test number
    593668114289
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass33,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,001 miles
    Test number
    920097380345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,001 miles (+249)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,001 miles
    Test number
    248342648238
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass32,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    32,752 miles
    Test number
    329282553388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    412481266956
    • MajorEmissions not tested missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass32,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,700 miles
    Test number
    556613980225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail32,899 miles (+381)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,899 miles
    Test number
    613237652959
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass32,518 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    32,518 miles
    Test number
    391586878799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing

  15. Pass32,187 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,187 miles
    Test number
    565401314601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,870 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,870 miles
    Test number
    479859561792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,306 miles (-55,014)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,306 miles
    Test number
    680850428854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,320 miles (+55,928)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,320 miles
    Test number
    916696323027
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass30,392 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,392 miles
    Test number
    516046474241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,810 miles (+586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,810 miles
    Test number
    716306773260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,224 miles
    Test number
    115298972220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,224 miles (+1,605)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,224 miles
    Test number
    478208372265
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  23. Pass27,619 miles (+1,739)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,619 miles
    Test number
    786142471233
    • NoteFront tyres cracking

  24. Pass25,880 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,880 miles
    Test number
    323734770280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,683 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,683 miles
    Test number
    212908179214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,267 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,267 miles
    Test number
    823627159014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,060 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,060 miles
    Test number
    501831078250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail22,053 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,053 miles
    Test number
    684110278278
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LX55 VAM

Does LX55 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 VAM expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VAM?
The MOT on LX55 VAM expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 VAM done?
LX55 VAM was recorded at 42,426 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 1,193 miles a year.
Has LX55 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VAM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 VAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 VAM find?
LX55 VAM passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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