Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc
L55 GRUMOT history
L55 GRU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,587 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 79,587 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,426 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 GRU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 GRU was last recorded at 79,587 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 79,585 miles · 27 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 5,426 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,587 miles
- 2025 – 68,136 miles
- 2024 – 62,287 miles
- 2023 – 59,098 miles
- 2022 – 48,528 miles
- 2021 – 46,186 miles
- 2020 – 44,128 miles
- 2019 – 40,733 miles
- 2018 – 37,182 miles
- 2017 – 32,567 miles
- 2016 – 25,944 miles
- 2015 – 18,005 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,587 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 79,587 miles
- Test number
- 404046638647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,585 miles (+11,449)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,585 miles
- Test number
- 320175434102
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Pass68,136 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 68,136 miles
- Test number
- 928070100342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail68,135 miles (+5,848)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,135 miles
- Test number
- 383929985316
- MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndershield loose
Pass62,287 miles (+3,189)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 62,287 miles
- Test number
- 922888838226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,098 miles (+10,570)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 59,098 miles
- Test number
- 451880776732
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,528 miles (+2,342)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 48,528 miles
- Test number
- 958217117988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,186 miles (+2,058)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 46,186 miles
- Test number
- 718346091742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,128 miles (+3,395)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 44,128 miles
- Test number
- 809641035639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,733 miles (+3,551)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 40,733 miles
- Test number
- 971543293773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,182 miles (+4,615)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 37,182 miles
- Test number
- 381665826773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,567 miles (+6,623)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 32,567 miles
- Test number
- 219638982040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,944 miles (+7,939)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 25,944 miles
- Test number
- 552100735051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,005 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 18,005 miles
- Test number
- 966924075132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 GRU
- Does L55 GRU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 GRU is valid until 21 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 GRU?
- The MOT on L55 GRU is valid until 21 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 GRU done?
- L55 GRU was recorded at 79,587 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 5,426 miles a year.
- Has L55 GRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 GRU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L55 GRU 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 L55 GRU find?
- L55 GRU passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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