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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LA55 XBJMOT history

LA55 XBJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LA55 XBJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,617 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 XBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 XBJ was last recorded at 103,617 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 3,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,061 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,556 miles
Average per year
4,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,617 miles
  • 2025 – 100,061 miles
  • 2024 – 97,394 miles
  • 2023 – 94,472 miles
  • 2022 – 92,490 miles
  • 2021 – 89,518 miles
  • 2020 – 88,019 miles
  • 2019 – 84,920 miles
  • 2018 – 81,558 miles
  • 2017 – 77,831 miles
  • 2016 – 74,601 miles
  • 2015 – 71,440 miles
  • 2013 – 68,582 miles
  • 2012 – 61,467 miles
  • 2011 – 55,469 miles
  • 2010 – 50,430 miles
  • 2009 – 41,429 miles
  • 2008 – 31,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,617 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,617 miles
    Test number
    995003673765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,613 miles (+3,552)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,613 miles
    Test number
    211266066415
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,061 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,061 miles
    Test number
    415804639796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,394 miles
    Test number
    451957211315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail97,394 miles (+2,922)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,394 miles
    Test number
    995861150035
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass94,472 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,472 miles
    Test number
    275788208968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,490 miles
    Test number
    408386935192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,490 miles (+2,972)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,490 miles
    Test number
    999590430808
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass89,518 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,518 miles
    Test number
    810426400959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,019 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,019 miles
    Test number
    635109106520
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail88,019 miles (+3,099)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,019 miles
    Test number
    804206104458
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass84,920 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,920 miles
    Test number
    182624831500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,558 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,558 miles
    Test number
    569702633658
    • AdvisoryCentral Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail81,558 miles (+203)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,558 miles
    Test number
    205460303207
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail81,355 miles (+3,524)4 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,355 miles
    Test number
    297304531620
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm part of tyre below 1.6mm. bald inner & outer edge & deep sidewall damage to outer. (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished showing cords inner & outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm to rear marked yellow (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished showing cords inner & outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEML on & misfire idle. Just passed emission on 2nd test Lambda high
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass77,831 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,831 miles
    Test number
    246523391960
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn on the edge
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre nail
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  17. Fail77,831 miles (+3,230)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,831 miles
    Test number
    634789964394
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber not put on exhaust (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn on the edge
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre nail
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  18. Pass74,601 miles (+3,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,601 miles
    Test number
    244323809504
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass71,440 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,440 miles
    Test number
    829165315071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,582 miles (+7,115)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,582 miles
    Test number
    635563303394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,467 miles
    Test number
    595210492289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,463 miles (+5,994)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,463 miles
    Test number
    299660392291
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front 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) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,469 miles (+5,039)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,469 miles
    Test number
    927655581257
    • NoteExhaust gearbox mount not connected,exhaust still secure.

  24. Pass50,430 miles (+9,001)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,430 miles
    Test number
    342727680278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,429 miles (+10,181)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,429 miles
    Test number
    222718989244
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls scuffed and perished

  26. Pass31,248 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,248 miles
    Test number
    954615608358
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall scuffed and perished
    • NoteSlight damage to both front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls

Questions about LA55 XBJ

Does LA55 XBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 XBJ is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 XBJ?
The MOT on LA55 XBJ is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 XBJ done?
LA55 XBJ was recorded at 103,617 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,160 miles a year.
Has LA55 XBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 XBJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 XBJ 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 LA55 XBJ find?
LA55 XBJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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