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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 3,724 cc

L55 RCPMOT history

L55 RCP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 20 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L55 RCP black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
119,120 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 RCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 RCP was last recorded at 119,120 miles on 20 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,120 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,120 miles
  • 2024 – 113,790 miles
  • 2023 – 111,533 miles
  • 2022 – 89,984 miles
  • 2021 – 85,926 miles
  • 2019 – 79,982 miles
  • 2018 – 71,598 miles
  • 2017 – 65,440 miles
  • 2016 – 56,711 miles
  • 2015 – 51,380 miles
  • 2014 – 45,357 miles
  • 2013 – 40,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,120 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front headrests broken

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    119,120 miles
    Test number
    173436019084
    • AdvisoryBoth front headrests broken

  2. Fail119,120 miles (+5,330)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,120 miles
    Test number
    353204168745
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,790 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,790 miles
    Test number
    810472465458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,779 miles (+2,246)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,779 miles
    Test number
    200871899668
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,533 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,533 miles
    Test number
    409796916568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,364 miles (+16,380)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,364 miles
    Test number
    433316353359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,984 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,984 miles
    Test number
    455868618421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,926 miles (+5,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,926 miles
    Test number
    887178666524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Miner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass79,982 miles (+8,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,982 miles
    Test number
    274935051705
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass71,598 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,598 miles
    Test number
    586819945609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,440 miles (+8,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,440 miles
    Test number
    316360624979
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn

  12. Pass56,711 miles (+5,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,711 miles
    Test number
    669340265249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass51,380 miles (+6,023)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,380 miles
    Test number
    179903360831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass45,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,357 miles
    Test number
    367193354443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail45,357 miles (+5,319)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,357 miles
    Test number
    528563354241
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass40,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,038 miles
    Test number
    357178163201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 RCP

Does L55 RCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 RCP is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 RCP?
The MOT on L55 RCP is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 RCP done?
L55 RCP was recorded at 119,120 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,252 miles a year.
Has L55 RCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 RCP has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 RCP 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 RCP find?
L55 RCP passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: both front headrests broken.

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