Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc
L55 SOUMOT history
L55 SOU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,581 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 96,581 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,285 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 SOU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 1 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 SOU was last recorded at 96,581 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 5,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,252 miles · 30 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,329 miles
- Average per year
- 7,285 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,581 miles
- 2025 – 91,252 miles
- 2024 – 85,426 miles
- 2023 – 79,366 miles
- 2022 – 72,141 miles
- 2021 – 66,348 miles
- 2020 – 57,519 miles
- 2019 – 50,431 miles
- 2018 – 38,575 miles
- 2017 – 30,362 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,581 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Undertrays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 23 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,581 miles (+5,329)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 96,581 miles
- Test number
- 220510002499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass91,252 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 91,252 miles
- Test number
- 785060341101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body general corrosion
Fail91,252 miles (+5,826)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,252 miles
- Test number
- 574072473449
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body general corrosion
Pass85,426 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 85,426 miles
- Test number
- 431751787531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,426 miles (+6,060)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,426 miles
- Test number
- 159337777355
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres are less than 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,366 miles (+7,225)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 79,366 miles
- Test number
- 937411830372
- AdvisoryUnder body mot items are corroded slightly
Pass72,141 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 72,141 miles
- Test number
- 894523931286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail72,141 miles (+5,793)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,141 miles
- Test number
- 638773324942
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass66,348 miles (+8,829)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 66,348 miles
- Test number
- 156980372728
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass57,519 miles (+87)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 57,519 miles
- Test number
- 457713408759
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail57,432 miles (+7,001)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,432 miles
- Test number
- 295499814515
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced accident damage to tyre well, (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass50,431 miles (+11,856)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 50,431 miles
- Test number
- 704999373328
- AdvisoryRear floor of vehicle has damage
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass38,575 miles (+8,213)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 38,575 miles
- Test number
- 389956496443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,362 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 30,362 miles
- Test number
- 809735858959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,362 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,362 miles
- Test number
- 998476685655
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about L55 SOU
- Does L55 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 SOU is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 SOU?
- The MOT on L55 SOU is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 SOU done?
- L55 SOU was recorded at 96,581 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 7,285 miles a year.
- Has L55 SOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 SOU has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L55 SOU 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 SOU find?
- L55 SOU passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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