Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LX55 VAVMOT history
LX55 VAV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 174,525 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 174,525 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,481 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 VAV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 VAV was last recorded at 174,525 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 174,464 miles · 14 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 61 miles
- Average per year
- 8,481 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,525 miles
- 2025 – 167,854 miles
- 2024 – 160,880 miles
- 2023 – 151,365 miles
- 2022 – 141,447 miles
- 2021 – 133,299 miles
- 2020 – 119,841 miles
- 2019 – 104,870 miles
- 2018 – 100,107 miles
- 2017 – 96,951 miles
- 2016 – 90,481 miles
- 2015 – 85,747 miles
- 2014 – 75,719 miles
- 2013 – 64,949 miles
- 2012 – 55,524 miles
- 2011 – 44,429 miles
- 2010 – 36,818 miles
- 2009 – 31,661 miles
- 2008 – 22,081 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,525 miles
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,525 miles (+61)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 174,525 miles
- Test number
- 650870825681
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail174,464 miles (+67)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,464 miles
- Test number
- 605984368122
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail174,397 miles (+6,543)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,397 miles
- Test number
- 127414629572
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass167,854 miles (+6,974)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 167,854 miles
- Test number
- 128459582943
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass160,880 miles (+9,515)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 160,880 miles
- Test number
- 344881562748
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side corroded
Pass151,365 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 151,365 miles
- Test number
- 852934348208
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail151,365 miles (+9,918)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,365 miles
- Test number
- 874386009199
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass141,447 miles (+8,148)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 141,447 miles
- Test number
- 282119945812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,299 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 133,299 miles
- Test number
- 875253857404
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake imballanced
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail133,299 miles (+13,458)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,299 miles
- Test number
- 306313579184
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake imballanced
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,841 miles (+14,971)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 119,841 miles
- Test number
- 461899257025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,870 miles (+4,763)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 104,870 miles
- Test number
- 275629854530
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass100,107 miles (+3,156)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 100,107 miles
- Test number
- 760341613375
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
Pass96,951 miles (+6,470)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 96,951 miles
- Test number
- 475549548096
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUnder trays an d engine covers fitted
Pass90,481 miles (+4,734)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 90,481 miles
- Test number
- 422103634856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,747 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 85,747 miles
- Test number
- 808378468691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,747 miles (+10,028)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,747 miles
- Test number
- 168940875486
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass75,719 miles (+10,770)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 75,719 miles
- Test number
- 486125224288
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass64,949 miles (+9,425)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 64,949 miles
- Test number
- 868055923240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,524 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,524 miles
- Test number
- 878574832219
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass55,524 miles (+11,095)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 55,524 miles
- Test number
- 887494632203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,429 miles (+7,611)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 44,429 miles
- Test number
- 518164211294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,818 miles (+5,157)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 36,818 miles
- Test number
- 670098720236
- NoteTyres;;nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall nocords visible
Fail31,661 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,661 miles
- Test number
- 120355029216
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass31,661 miles (+9,580)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 31,661 miles
- Test number
- 392205729472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,081 miles (+111)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 22,081 miles
- Test number
- 384692048291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,970 miles1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,970 miles
- Test number
- 571785538243
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about LX55 VAV
- Does LX55 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VAV is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 VAV?
- The MOT on LX55 VAV is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX55 VAV done?
- LX55 VAV was recorded at 174,525 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 8,481 miles a year.
- Has LX55 VAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 VAV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX55 VAV 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 VAV find?
- LX55 VAV passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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