
Mercedes-Benz 609 D
White and Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 3,972 cc
L55 RCCMOT history
L55 RCC is a white and blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 609 D first used on 14 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 266,424 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 266,424 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,544 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 RCC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 609 D
- Colour
- White and Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,972 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 14 Jun 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 RCC was last recorded at 266,424 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 266,368 miles · 18 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 56 miles
- Average per year
- 5,544 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 266,424 miles
- 2025 – 264,597 miles
- 2018 – 225,361 miles
- 2017 – 218,316 miles
- 2016 – 211,922 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front inner wings rusted
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 Direction indicator incorrect colour
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass266,424 miles (+56)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 266,424 miles
- Test number
- 393132732155
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front inner wings rusted
Fail266,368 miles (+1,771)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 266,368 miles
- Test number
- 969130638711
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/75r16 and flat (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front inner wheel arches rusted
Pass264,597 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 264,597 miles
- Test number
- 722623539238
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail264,564 km (+23,607)10 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,564 km
- Test number
- 489468153693
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass240,957 km6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 240,957 km
- Test number
- 122367484645
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all shackles have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion
Fail240,957 km (+979)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,957 km
- Test number
- 677120797783
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all shackles have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion
Pass239,978 km (+11,533)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 239,978 km
- Test number
- 907350682147
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front repeater slightly dim in operation
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryTempary locking fuel cap fitted
Pass228,445 km7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 228,445 km
- Test number
- 504307572957
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reaR DOOR CORROSION
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear DOOR CORROSION
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass225,361 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 225,361 miles
- Test number
- 539264701359
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front King Pin Has Slight Play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail225,361 miles (+7,045)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,361 miles
- Test number
- 711861608798
- MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHole in Center Box of The Exhaust
- AdvisoryNearside Front King Pin Has Slight Play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass218,316 miles (+6,394)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 218,316 miles
- Test number
- 766000674758
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass211,922 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 211,922 miles
- Test number
- 804799476156
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Fail211,922 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,922 miles
- Test number
- 382269865755
- FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Pass206,756 km (+43)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 206,756 km
- Test number
- 155589569742
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child seat fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail206,713 km (+5,439)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,713 km
- Test number
- 808825014730
- FailureNearside Direction indicator not working all (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child seat fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass201,274 km1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 201,274 km
- Test number
- 286839654290
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCorrosionon on both inner sides of bodywork
Fail201,274 km (+5,518)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,274 km
- Test number
- 647339054258
- FailureBrake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCorrosionon on both inner sides of bodywork
Pass195,756 km (+75,951)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 195,756 km
- Test number
- 995634553281
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass119,805 km
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 119,805 km
- Test number
- 291338236012
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 572611236032
- FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)
Questions about L55 RCC
- Does L55 RCC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 RCC is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 RCC?
- The MOT on L55 RCC is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 RCC done?
- L55 RCC was recorded at 266,424 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,544 miles a year.
- Has L55 RCC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 RCC has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L55 RCC 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 RCC find?
- L55 RCC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside and nearside front inner wings rusted.
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