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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L55 LADMOT history

L55 LAD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 May 2014. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 81,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L55 LAD black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
81,490 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 LAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 May 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L55 LAD was last recorded at 81,490 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 3,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,714 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,776 miles
Average per year
6,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,490 miles
  • 2025 – 77,714 miles
  • 2024 – 76,007 miles
  • 2023 – 72,746 miles
  • 2022 – 68,305 miles
  • 2021 – 62,529 miles
  • 2020 – 59,106 miles
  • 2019 – 51,868 miles
  • 2018 – 38,416 miles
  • 2017 – 24,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail81,490 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn new arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm andedges worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front console bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front console bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail81,490 miles (+3,776)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,490 miles
    Test number
    577113102135
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn new arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm andedges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass77,714 miles (+1,707)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    451268446198
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,007 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,007 miles
    Test number
    589540838552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail75,995 miles (+3,249)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,995 miles
    Test number
    152022404309
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass72,746 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,746 miles
    Test number
    139829553498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,305 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,305 miles
    Test number
    929624565620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper shock bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail68,305 miles (+5,776)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,305 miles
    Test number
    409561174117
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper shock bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass62,529 miles (+3,423)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,529 miles
    Test number
    795421780977
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,106 miles (+7,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,106 miles
    Test number
    579282130856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass51,868 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,868 miles
    Test number
    637515609488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,825 miles (+13,409)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,825 miles
    Test number
    206748613797
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass38,416 miles (+13,547)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,416 miles
    Test number
    237887857766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,869 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    24,869 miles
    Test number
    278934815382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  14. Fail24,869 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,869 miles
    Test number
    338223944680
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Questions about L55 LAD

Does L55 LAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 LAD expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 LAD?
The MOT on L55 LAD expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 LAD done?
L55 LAD was recorded at 81,490 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 6,190 miles a year.
Has L55 LAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 LAD has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 LAD 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 LAD find?
L55 LAD failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn new arm; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm andedges worn, and 3 more.

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