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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

L55 WRYMOT history

L55 WRY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 214,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

L55 WRY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
214,101 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 WRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 WRY was last recorded at 214,101 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,001 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
11,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,101 miles
  • 2025 – 214,001 miles
  • 2024 – 213,622 miles
  • 2022 – 201,319 miles
  • 2021 – 181,106 miles
  • 2020 – 164,366 miles
  • 2019 – 148,159 miles
  • 2018 – 132,112 miles
  • 2017 – 111,456 miles
  • 2016 – 96,764 miles
  • 2015 – 88,554 miles
  • 2014 – 82,355 miles
  • 2013 – 72,578 miles
  • 2012 – 61,401 miles
  • 2011 – 44,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,101 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,101 miles (+100)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    214,101 miles
    Test number
    474825632816
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass214,001 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    214,001 miles
    Test number
    745308247170
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail213,997 miles (+375)12 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,997 miles
    Test number
    956430083552
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass213,622 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    213,622 miles
    Test number
    483235368596
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail213,616 miles (+12,297)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,616 miles
    Test number
    665281730161
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [[inner ball joint] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass201,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    201,319 miles
    Test number
    250228678675
    • 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))

  7. Fail201,319 miles (+20,213)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,319 miles
    Test number
    105112258267
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass181,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    181,106 miles
    Test number
    140484840159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail181,106 miles (+16,740)3 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,106 miles
    Test number
    433756019404
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  10. Pass164,366 miles (+16,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    164,366 miles
    Test number
    433302994551
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass148,159 miles (+16,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,159 miles
    Test number
    247081643685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass132,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,112 miles
    Test number
    118726342341
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail132,112 miles (+20,656)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,112 miles
    Test number
    751043495512
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass111,456 miles (+14,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,456 miles
    Test number
    442720654565
    • AdvisoryEmission too clean to be tested.

  15. Pass96,764 miles (+8,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,764 miles
    Test number
    149845259647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass88,554 miles (+6,199)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,554 miles
    Test number
    134699212153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,355 miles (+9,777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,355 miles
    Test number
    326013634402
    • NoteN/s/r/ tyre has cuts to tread inner

  18. Pass72,578 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,578 miles
    Test number
    965763983129
    • NoteBrake warning low lamp on
    • NoteFront brake disc badly worn
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp lens broken
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  19. Fail72,578 miles (+11,177)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,578 miles
    Test number
    617893283177
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake warning low lamp on
    • NoteFront brake disc badly worn
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp lens broken
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  20. Pass61,401 miles (+16,484)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,401 miles
    Test number
    325745782126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,917 miles
    Test number
    126000721432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 WRY

Does L55 WRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 WRY is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 WRY?
The MOT on L55 WRY is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 WRY done?
L55 WRY was recorded at 214,101 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 11,134 miles a year.
Has L55 WRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 WRY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 WRY 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 WRY find?
L55 WRY passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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