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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L55 HGGMOT history

L55 HGG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 197,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

L55 HGG black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
197,263 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 HGG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 HGG was last recorded at 197,263 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 6,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2023: 172,339 miles, lower than 248,806 miles on 7 Mar 2022.

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
190,959 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,304 miles
Average per year
8,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,263 miles
  • 2024 – 190,959 miles
  • 2023 – 172,339 miles
  • 2022 – 248,806 miles
  • 2021 – 143,993 miles
  • 2020 – 140,833 miles
  • 2018 – 135,630 miles
  • 2017 – 127,144 miles
  • 2016 – 121,945 miles
  • 2015 – 116,374 miles
  • 2014 – 112,353 miles
  • 2013 – 102,186 miles
  • 2012 – 93,878 miles
  • 2010 – 88,674 miles
  • 2009 – 82,500 miles
  • 2008 – 68,519 miles
  • 2007 – 52,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,263 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,263 miles (+6,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    197,263 miles
    Test number
    447644224252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass190,959 miles (+18,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    190,959 miles
    Test number
    333976491016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass172,339 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    172,339 miles
    Test number
    408833195719
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail172,339 miles (-76,467)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,339 miles
    Test number
    975086178232
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass248,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    248,806 miles
    Test number
    791768727024
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail248,806 miles (+104,813)5 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,806 miles
    Test number
    272971225768
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,993 miles (+3,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,993 miles
    Test number
    703296269350
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  8. Pass140,833 miles (+5,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    140,833 miles
    Test number
    721350682282
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  9. Pass135,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,630 miles
    Test number
    990291892713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,630 miles (+8,486)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,630 miles
    Test number
    535231464078
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  11. Pass127,144 miles (+5,199)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    127,144 miles
    Test number
    341949316950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass121,945 miles (+5,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    121,945 miles
    Test number
    843917356602
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass116,374 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    116,374 miles
    Test number
    303483567906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,353 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,353 miles
    Test number
    558653264305
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass112,353 miles (+3,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    112,353 miles
    Test number
    675533364370
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass108,568 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    108,568 miles
    Test number
    577739634089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,551 miles (+6,365)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,551 miles
    Test number
    825028634051
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  18. Pass102,186 miles (+8,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    102,186 miles
    Test number
    799353723086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass93,878 miles (+5,204)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,878 miles
    Test number
    527896902099
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront number plate slight delamination

  20. Pass88,674 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    88,674 miles
    Test number
    254626130320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,657 miles (+6,157)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,657 miles
    Test number
    463414930336
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass82,500 miles (+13,981)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,500 miles
    Test number
    304439229327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,519 miles
    Test number
    890401578116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail68,519 miles (+15,555)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,519 miles
    Test number
    890131578156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass52,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,964 miles
    Test number
    720426117206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 HGG

Does L55 HGG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 HGG expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 HGG?
The MOT on L55 HGG expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 HGG done?
L55 HGG was recorded at 197,263 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 8,048 miles a year.
Has L55 HGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 HGG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 HGG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 HGG find?
L55 HGG passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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