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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LB55 SMOMOT history

LB55 SMO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
121,400 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 SMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 SMO was last recorded at 121,400 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 8,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,843 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,557 miles
Average per year
5,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,400 miles
  • 2024 – 112,843 miles
  • 2023 – 105,420 miles
  • 2022 – 97,644 miles
  • 2021 – 85,649 miles
  • 2020 – 78,089 miles
  • 2019 – 72,070 miles
  • 2017 – 67,707 miles
  • 2016 – 65,320 miles
  • 2015 – 61,989 miles
  • 2014 – 59,948 miles
  • 2013 – 55,895 miles
  • 2012 – 51,276 miles
  • 2011 – 45,298 miles
  • 2010 – 38,799 miles
  • 2009 – 32,367 miles
  • 2008 – 24,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,400 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,400 miles
    Test number
    416781361953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,400 miles (+8,557)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,400 miles
    Test number
    506642349265
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  3. Pass112,843 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,843 miles
    Test number
    948437730889
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail112,843 miles (+7,423)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,843 miles
    Test number
    850509639083
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,420 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,420 miles
    Test number
    687814057840
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail105,420 miles (+7,776)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,420 miles
    Test number
    587942696141
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass97,644 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,644 miles
    Test number
    558023966299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail97,644 miles (+11,995)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,644 miles
    Test number
    280235888079
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass85,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,649 miles
    Test number
    619563046633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail85,647 miles (+7,558)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,647 miles
    Test number
    855460400842
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass78,089 miles (+6,019)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,089 miles
    Test number
    119791558383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,070 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,070 miles
    Test number
    767257953160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,747 miles (+2,040)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,747 miles
    Test number
    157148895901
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass67,707 miles (+2,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,707 miles
    Test number
    639534781873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass65,320 miles (+21)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,320 miles
    Test number
    264689971877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut/scuffed but no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly perished

  16. Fail65,299 miles (+3,310)1 failure12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,299 miles
    Test number
    679099550387
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut/scuffed but no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly perished

  17. Pass61,989 miles (+2,041)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,989 miles
    Test number
    286524764059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face of disc (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear front to rear pipe in mounting clip (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear pipe in mounting clip (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to underside preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle

  18. Pass59,948 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,948 miles
    Test number
    128285434319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,895 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,895 miles
    Test number
    369725143372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,276 miles (+5,978)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,276 miles
    Test number
    239495252375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,298 miles (+6,499)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    45,298 miles
    Test number
    558532331364
    • NotePolyvbelt cracked

  22. Pass38,799 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,799 miles
    Test number
    772049640337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,736 miles (+6,369)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,736 miles
    Test number
    104604540321
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass32,367 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,367 miles
    Test number
    304544649313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,957 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,957 miles
    Test number
    454976548361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LB55 SMO

Does LB55 SMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 SMO is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 SMO?
The MOT on LB55 SMO is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 SMO done?
LB55 SMO was recorded at 121,400 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 5,719 miles a year.
Has LB55 SMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 SMO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 SMO 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 SMO find?
LB55 SMO passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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