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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,199 cc

LL55 BYZMOT history

LL55 BYZ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

LL55 BYZ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2026
Mileage
179,369 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 BYZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 BYZ was last recorded at 179,369 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 17,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,712 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
17,657 miles
Average per year
9,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,369 miles
  • 2024 – 161,712 miles
  • 2023 – 146,352 miles
  • 2022 – 131,907 miles
  • 2021 – 121,144 miles
  • 2018 – 120,422 miles
  • 2017 – 116,304 miles
  • 2016 – 106,360 miles
  • 2015 – 96,694 miles
  • 2013 – 74,348 miles
  • 2012 – 62,711 miles
  • 2011 – 52,785 miles
  • 2010 – 43,489 miles
  • 2009 – 34,153 miles
  • 2008 – 26,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,369 miles

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,369 miles (+17,657)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    179,369 miles
    Test number
    299726682935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,712 miles
    Test number
    789416937552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  3. Fail161,710 miles (+15,358)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,710 miles
    Test number
    505674067158
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  4. Pass146,352 miles (+14,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,352 miles
    Test number
    812525350573
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,907 miles (+10,763)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,907 miles
    Test number
    736769246064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,144 miles (+722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,144 miles
    Test number
    543397921672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,422 miles (+5)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,422 miles
    Test number
    241723487286
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  8. Fail120,417 miles (+4,113)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,417 miles
    Test number
    510210048478
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  9. Pass116,304 miles (+176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,304 miles
    Test number
    459503541235
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail116,128 miles (+9,768)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,128 miles
    Test number
    623295373080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass106,360 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,360 miles
    Test number
    692991112383
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail106,360 miles (+9,666)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,360 miles
    Test number
    387257538486
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass96,694 miles (+22,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,694 miles
    Test number
    882900645752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  14. Pass74,348 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,348 miles
    Test number
    406405003356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

  15. Fail74,348 miles (+11,637)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,348 miles
    Test number
    778013203399
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

  16. Pass62,711 miles (+9,926)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,711 miles
    Test number
    559814802343
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass52,785 miles (+9,296)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,785 miles
    Test number
    935687001328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,489 miles
    Test number
    871391200302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,489 miles (+9,336)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,489 miles
    Test number
    202039690249
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass34,153 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,153 miles
    Test number
    124693909386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,534 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,534 miles
    Test number
    460930069199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,857 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,857 miles
    Test number
    172504208360
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass26,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,857 miles
    Test number
    983274208315
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LL55 BYZ

Does LL55 BYZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL55 BYZ expired on 14 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL55 BYZ?
The MOT on LL55 BYZ expired on 14 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL55 BYZ done?
LL55 BYZ was recorded at 179,369 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 9,318 miles a year.
Has LL55 BYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 BYZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LL55 BYZ 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 LL55 BYZ find?
LL55 BYZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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