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Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

L55 YGHMOT history

L55 YGH is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 217,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

L55 YGH red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
217,744 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 YGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 YGH was last recorded at 217,744 miles on 22 May 2026, 8,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,046 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,698 miles
Average per year
11,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,744 miles
  • 2025 – 209,046 miles
  • 2024 – 199,394 miles
  • 2023 – 188,795 miles
  • 2022 – 181,276 miles
  • 2021 – 174,589 miles
  • 2020 – 164,639 miles
  • 2019 – 153,328 miles
  • 2018 – 142,934 miles
  • 2016 – 139,549 miles
  • 2014 – 98,025 miles
  • 2012 – 67,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,744 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear light lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,744 miles (+8,698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    217,744 miles
    Test number
    934546731905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass209,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    209,046 miles
    Test number
    157110188772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail209,046 miles (+9,652)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,046 miles
    Test number
    376446297705
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass199,394 miles (+10,599)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    199,394 miles
    Test number
    947764551930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,795 miles (+7,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    188,795 miles
    Test number
    478034475765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass181,276 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    181,276 miles
    Test number
    957624749564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail181,276 miles (+6,687)1 dangerous1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,276 miles
    Test number
    169934401906
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass174,589 miles (+9,950)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    174,589 miles
    Test number
    908965960015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass164,639 miles (+11,311)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    164,639 miles
    Test number
    260651932422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass153,328 miles (+10,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    153,328 miles
    Test number
    691906837212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light intensity reduced

  11. Pass142,934 miles (+3,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    142,934 miles
    Test number
    427431751286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged

  12. Pass139,549 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    139,549 miles
    Test number
    762465589015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged

  13. Pass182,486 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    182,486 km
    Test number
    642455012773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,025 miles
    Test number
    957099134373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,809 km2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    125,809 km
    Test number
    497612963401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass67,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,545 miles
    Test number
    749060742315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,545 miles (+7,451)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,545 miles
    Test number
    228268832319
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  18. Pass60,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,094 miles
    Test number
    868593032066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 YGH

Does L55 YGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 YGH is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 YGH?
The MOT on L55 YGH is valid until 21 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 YGH done?
L55 YGH was recorded at 217,744 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 11,025 miles a year.
Has L55 YGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 YGH has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 YGH 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 YGH find?
L55 YGH passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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