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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LM55 BRXMOT history

LM55 BRX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.

LM55 BRX silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2022
Mileage
162,777 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BRX was last recorded at 162,777 miles on 16 Nov 2021, 12,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,759 miles · 4 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
12,018 miles
Average per year
11,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 162,777 miles
  • 2020 – 150,759 miles
  • 2019 – 146,029 miles
  • 2018 – 135,489 miles
  • 2017 – 120,894 miles
  • 2016 – 109,429 miles
  • 2015 – 103,173 miles
  • 2014 – 95,489 miles
  • 2013 – 88,607 miles
  • 2012 – 77,282 miles
  • 2011 – 63,281 miles
  • 2010 – 42,634 miles
  • 2009 – 29,869 miles
  • 2008 – 18,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,777 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Head lamp slightly poor pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,777 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,777 miles
    Test number
    611832323052
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail162,777 miles (+12,018)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,777 miles
    Test number
    518788223198
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass150,759 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,759 miles
    Test number
    532781563372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail150,750 miles (+4,721)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,750 miles
    Test number
    836920383471
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass146,029 miles (+10,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,029 miles
    Test number
    357731938653
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly poor pattern

  6. Pass135,489 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,489 miles
    Test number
    287484243729
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp slightly poor pattern

  7. Fail135,451 miles (+14,557)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,451 miles
    Test number
    543750224196
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp slightly poor pattern

  8. Pass120,894 miles (+11,465)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,894 miles
    Test number
    652825466400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,429 miles
    Test number
    305814863592
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail109,429 miles (+6,256)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,429 miles
    Test number
    115003566865
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass103,173 miles (+7,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,173 miles
    Test number
    237794907428
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass95,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    95,489 miles
    Test number
    278711314392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail95,489 miles (+6,882)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,489 miles
    Test number
    416911814337
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,607 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    468395913381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,472 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,472 miles
    Test number
    515272113375
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    738967202398
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  17. Fail77,282 miles (+14,001)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,282 miles
    Test number
    775627402385
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  18. Pass63,281 miles (+619)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,281 miles
    Test number
    515875811380
    • NoteO/s rear brake discs rusty on outer edge

  19. Fail62,662 miles (+20,028)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,662 miles
    Test number
    676628201327
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteO/s rear brake discs rusty on outer edge
    • NoteSpring broken on hand brake pedal

  20. Pass42,634 miles (+12,765)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,634 miles
    Test number
    373429600369
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteSome rusting on both front brake discs.

  21. Pass29,869 miles (+11,765)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,869 miles
    Test number
    632301429338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,104 miles
    Test number
    464908208401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM55 BRX

Does LM55 BRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 BRX expired on 16 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BRX?
The MOT on LM55 BRX expired on 16 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 BRX done?
LM55 BRX was recorded at 162,777 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021, an average of 11,099 miles a year.
Has LM55 BRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BRX has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM55 BRX 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 LM55 BRX find?
LM55 BRX passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 4 more.

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