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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LM55 BVOMOT history

LM55 BVO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

LM55 BVO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
141,833 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BVO was last recorded at 141,833 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 11,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,948 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,885 miles
Average per year
6,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,833 miles
  • 2024 – 129,948 miles
  • 2023 – 121,357 miles
  • 2022 – 110,214 miles
  • 2021 – 104,560 miles
  • 2020 – 99,656 miles
  • 2019 – 90,046 miles
  • 2018 – 81,341 miles
  • 2017 – 72,232 miles
  • 2016 – 64,921 miles
  • 2015 – 59,678 miles
  • 2014 – 53,152 miles
  • 2013 – 51,832 miles
  • 2012 – 44,433 miles
  • 2011 – 42,360 miles
  • 2010 – 37,069 miles
  • 2009 – 31,551 miles
  • 2008 – 26,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,833 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,833 miles (+11,885)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,833 miles
    Test number
    967438695263
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass129,948 miles (+8,591)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,948 miles
    Test number
    648613013194
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,357 miles
    Test number
    133489595616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,357 miles (+11,143)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,357 miles
    Test number
    638403691826
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass110,214 miles (+5,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,214 miles
    Test number
    588948852272
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken

  6. Pass104,560 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,560 miles
    Test number
    439570971302
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail104,533 miles (+4,877)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,533 miles
    Test number
    574336621083
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,656 miles
    Test number
    589862031309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,648 miles (+9,602)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,648 miles
    Test number
    970986870503
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass90,046 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,046 miles
    Test number
    427645600093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,341 miles (+9,109)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,341 miles
    Test number
    282420482015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,232 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,232 miles
    Test number
    640345299307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,224 miles (+7,303)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,224 miles
    Test number
    532940764116
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass64,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,921 miles
    Test number
    118155171927
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail64,921 miles (+5,243)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,921 miles
    Test number
    230017093829
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,678 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,678 miles
    Test number
    364592186684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail59,676 miles (+6,524)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,676 miles
    Test number
    289836723699
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,152 miles (+1,320)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,152 miles
    Test number
    835652424308
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass51,832 miles (+7,399)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,832 miles
    Test number
    849433523357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,433 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,433 miles
    Test number
    438820812480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,360 miles (+5,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,360 miles
    Test number
    827025251246
    • 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)

  22. Pass37,069 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,069 miles
    Test number
    362847640408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,551 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,551 miles
    Test number
    151384069287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,161 miles
    Test number
    233976268226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM55 BVO

Does LM55 BVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM55 BVO is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BVO?
The MOT on LM55 BVO is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM55 BVO done?
LM55 BVO was recorded at 141,833 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 6,699 miles a year.
Has LM55 BVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BVO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LM55 BVO 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 BVO find?
LM55 BVO passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside.

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