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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LM55 BUWMOT history

LM55 BUW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 81,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LM55 BUW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,562 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BUW
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
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BUW was last recorded at 81,562 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,562 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,562 miles
  • 2025 – 79,333 miles
  • 2024 – 76,319 miles
  • 2023 – 73,600 miles
  • 2022 – 72,280 miles
  • 2021 – 72,277 miles
  • 2020 – 67,392 miles
  • 2019 – 64,195 miles
  • 2018 – 59,422 miles
  • 2017 – 55,308 miles
  • 2016 – 48,956 miles
  • 2014 – 45,004 miles
  • 2013 – 39,947 miles
  • 2012 – 35,327 miles
  • 2011 – 29,515 miles
  • 2009 – 18,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,562 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,562 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,562 miles
    Test number
    501434122381
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail81,562 miles (+2,229)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,562 miles
    Test number
    149406825207
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,333 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,333 miles
    Test number
    782407458649
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail79,325 miles (+3,006)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,325 miles
    Test number
    414895572898
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,319 miles (+2,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,319 miles
    Test number
    183507905998
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass73,600 miles (+1,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,600 miles
    Test number
    131937163752
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass72,280 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,280 miles
    Test number
    939055076798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail72,277 miles (+4,885)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,277 miles
    Test number
    680307188175
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass67,392 miles (+34)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    379618168344
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension bushes worn

  10. Fail67,358 miles (+3,163)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,358 miles
    Test number
    690940403148
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension bushes worn

  11. Pass64,195 miles (+4,773)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,195 miles
    Test number
    972112797681
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened font and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front foremost arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,422 miles
    Test number
    818104011543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Fail59,422 miles (+4,114)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,422 miles
    Test number
    942973297857
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front foremost arm bush (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass55,308 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,308 miles
    Test number
    992358546618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,222 miles (+6,266)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,222 miles
    Test number
    760829349156
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre near limit

  16. Pass48,956 miles (+829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,956 miles
    Test number
    497532601775
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail48,127 miles (+3,123)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,127 miles
    Test number
    965903857761
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass45,004 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,004 miles
    Test number
    979135804334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,002 miles (+5,055)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,002 miles
    Test number
    155645694290
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass39,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,947 miles
    Test number
    947733803358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,947 miles (+4,620)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,947 miles
    Test number
    547662703383
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,327 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,327 miles
    Test number
    108375702359
    • 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)

  23. Fail35,303 miles (+5,788)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,303 miles
    Test number
    867580602350
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting corroded

  24. Pass29,515 miles (+4,255)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,515 miles
    Test number
    816216381224
    • NoteO/s / n/s rear coil springs not clearly visible at lower section

  25. Pass25,260 miles (+6,960)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,260 miles
    Test number
    969070911053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,300 miles
    Test number
    302231259322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail18,300 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,300 miles
    Test number
    354341959315
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    862205968321
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

Questions about LM55 BUW

Does LM55 BUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM55 BUW is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BUW?
The MOT on LM55 BUW is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM55 BUW done?
LM55 BUW was recorded at 81,562 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,940 miles a year.
Has LM55 BUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BUW has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM55 BUW 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 BUW find?
LM55 BUW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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