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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LX55 VBMMOT history

LX55 VBM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.

LX55 VBM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2025
Mileage
152,770 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VBM
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
20 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VBM was last recorded at 152,770 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,670 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
8,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,770 miles
  • 2023 – 140,376 miles
  • 2022 – 128,635 miles
  • 2021 – 122,757 miles
  • 2020 – 118,593 miles
  • 2019 – 112,383 miles
  • 2018 – 106,900 miles
  • 2017 – 101,138 miles
  • 2016 – 89,496 miles
  • 2015 – 77,848 miles
  • 2014 – 66,374 miles
  • 2013 – 56,611 miles
  • 2012 – 46,766 miles
  • 2011 – 36,144 miles
  • 2010 – 28,292 miles
  • 2009 – 21,510 miles
  • 2008 – 15,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,770 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,770 miles (+100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,770 miles
    Test number
    855820454494
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail152,670 miles (+12,294)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,670 miles
    Test number
    805071128969
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass140,376 miles (+11,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,376 miles
    Test number
    609436577713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass128,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,635 miles
    Test number
    293172632784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,635 miles (+5,878)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,635 miles
    Test number
    617905576666
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,757 miles (+4,164)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,757 miles
    Test number
    826322200267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,593 miles
    Test number
    687739108287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail118,593 miles (+6,210)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,593 miles
    Test number
    186634659277
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass112,383 miles (+5,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,383 miles
    Test number
    151282575053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass106,900 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,900 miles
    Test number
    746543554364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,138 miles
    Test number
    973676073606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,136 miles (+11,640)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,136 miles
    Test number
    210545425549
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass89,496 miles (+11,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,496 miles
    Test number
    549479994743
    • 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)

  14. Pass77,848 miles (+11,474)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,848 miles
    Test number
    311641639596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,374 miles (+9,763)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,374 miles
    Test number
    376481104361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,611 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,611 miles
    Test number
    449850233433
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass56,611 miles (+9,845)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,611 miles
    Test number
    689920233398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,766 miles (+10,622)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,766 miles
    Test number
    666061732393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,144 miles (+7,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,144 miles
    Test number
    707956701356
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass28,292 miles (+6,782)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,292 miles
    Test number
    331848600300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,510 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,510 miles
    Test number
    961067809374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,176 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,176 miles
    Test number
    254796638376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,200 miles
    Test number
    953543338290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VBM

Does LX55 VBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 VBM expired on 10 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VBM?
The MOT on LX55 VBM expired on 10 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 VBM done?
LX55 VBM was recorded at 152,770 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 8,539 miles a year.
Has LX55 VBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VBM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 VBM 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 VBM find?
LX55 VBM passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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