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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,496 cc

LB55 EFMMOT history

LB55 EFM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 113,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
113,285 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 EFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 EFM was last recorded at 113,285 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 4,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,396 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,889 miles
Average per year
4,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,285 miles
  • 2025 – 108,396 miles
  • 2024 – 103,621 miles
  • 2023 – 99,365 miles
  • 2022 – 94,236 miles
  • 2021 – 91,020 miles
  • 2020 – 90,116 miles
  • 2019 – 89,236 miles
  • 2018 – 87,810 miles
  • 2017 – 84,443 miles
  • 2016 – 80,641 miles
  • 2015 – 76,382 miles
  • 2014 – 71,552 miles
  • 2013 – 65,591 miles
  • 2012 – 63,557 miles
  • 2011 – 60,015 miles
  • 2010 – 55,648 miles
  • 2009 – 47,946 miles
  • 2008 – 36,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,285 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major5 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    113,285 miles
    Test number
    853910798804
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  2. Fail113,283 miles (+4,887)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,283 miles
    Test number
    359866187366
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose ,doesnt seem to clip in securly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  3. Pass108,396 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,396 miles
    Test number
    776421391716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail108,393 miles (+4,772)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,393 miles
    Test number
    512957700422
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass103,621 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,621 miles
    Test number
    156817782294
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion present
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  6. Fail103,619 miles (+4,254)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,619 miles
    Test number
    785743265566
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion present
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  7. Pass99,365 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,365 miles
    Test number
    689181028555
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlasticsill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Fail99,363 miles (+5,127)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,363 miles
    Test number
    477045553699
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlasticsill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass94,236 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,236 miles
    Test number
    359428764808
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded rear
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  10. Fail94,234 miles (+3,214)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,234 miles
    Test number
    266441967881
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded rear
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  11. Pass91,020 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,020 miles
    Test number
    521947306487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail91,020 miles (+904)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,020 miles
    Test number
    112321973522
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass90,116 miles (+880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,116 miles
    Test number
    157828493506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass89,236 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,236 miles
    Test number
    598990569404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,810 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,810 miles
    Test number
    284175980925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrays and cover fitted

  16. Fail87,810 miles (+3,367)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,810 miles
    Test number
    826180209679
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrays and cover fitted

  17. Pass84,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,443 miles
    Test number
    257102975613
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyre treads worn unevenly and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low

  18. Fail84,443 miles (+3,802)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,443 miles
    Test number
    963402592141
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyre treads worn unevenly and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low

  19. Pass80,641 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,641 miles
    Test number
    909139536315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,382 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,382 miles
    Test number
    604766512265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,552 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,552 miles
    Test number
    136783684286
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail71,552 miles (+5,961)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,552 miles
    Test number
    279950084246
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass65,591 miles (+2,034)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,591 miles
    Test number
    685592283200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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

  24. Pass63,557 miles (+3)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,557 miles
    Test number
    756119472217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the edges
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Fail63,554 miles (+3,539)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,554 miles
    Test number
    338308572225
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the edges
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass60,015 miles (+4,367)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,015 miles
    Test number
    719810381242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder vehicle floor covered in shield/gaurd

  27. Pass55,648 miles (+7,702)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,648 miles
    Test number
    514058320219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Pass47,946 miles (+11,536)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,946 miles
    Test number
    421352459487
    • NoteUnder vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

  29. Pass36,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,410 miles
    Test number
    712710958358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 EFM

Does LB55 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 EFM is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 EFM?
The MOT on LB55 EFM is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 EFM done?
LB55 EFM was recorded at 113,285 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 4,387 miles a year.
Has LB55 EFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 EFM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 EFM 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 LB55 EFM find?
LB55 EFM passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm; offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

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