
Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
LM55 BWHMOT history
LM55 BWH is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 222,252 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 222,252 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 11,007 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM55 BWH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM55 BWH was last recorded at 222,252 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 222,252 miles · 2 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 11,007 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 222,252 miles
- 2022 – 208,303 miles
- 2021 – 187,274 miles
- 2020 – 171,061 miles
- 2019 – 149,712 miles
- 2018 – 135,174 miles
- 2017 – 114,591 miles
- 2016 – 112,080 miles
- 2015 – 105,111 miles
- 2014 – 97,956 miles
- 2013 – 93,618 miles
- 2012 – 85,584 miles
- 2011 – 79,850 miles
- 2010 – 77,485 miles
- 2009 – 70,290 miles
- 2008 – 60,948 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass222,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 222,252 miles
- Test number
- 105151091735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail222,252 miles (+13,949)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,252 miles
- Test number
- 597539214609
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass208,303 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 208,303 miles
- Test number
- 960637939745
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail208,303 miles (+21,029)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,303 miles
- Test number
- 642729890175
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass187,274 miles (+16,213)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 187,274 miles
- Test number
- 628595915671
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both dbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass171,061 miles (+21,349)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 171,061 miles
- Test number
- 660710276722
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass149,712 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 149,712 miles
- Test number
- 322466835128
- MinorRegistration 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system deteriorated
Fail149,712 miles (+14,538)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,712 miles
- Test number
- 367729463582
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system deteriorated
Pass135,174 miles (+20,583)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 135,174 miles
- Test number
- 889583060993
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass114,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 114,591 miles
- Test number
- 331531471424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,591 miles (+2,511)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,591 miles
- Test number
- 109599167692
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass112,080 miles (+83)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 112,080 miles
- Test number
- 649666963120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,997 miles (+6,886)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,997 miles
- Test number
- 476201872553
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass105,111 miles (+7,155)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 105,111 miles
- Test number
- 880572340966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,956 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 97,956 miles
- Test number
- 626780244353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,946 miles (+4,328)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,946 miles
- Test number
- 656213334337
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass93,618 miles (+8,034)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 93,618 miles
- Test number
- 436753433495
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,584 miles (+5,734)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 85,584 miles
- Test number
- 226895632324
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,850 miles (+2,365)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 79,850 miles
- Test number
- 869144631325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,485 miles (+7,195)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 77,485 miles
- Test number
- 414644830480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,290 miles (+9,342)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 70,290 miles
- Test number
- 310108239386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,948 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 60,948 miles
- Test number
- 424450758320
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail60,942 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,942 miles
- Test number
- 200427748350
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LM55 BWH
- Does LM55 BWH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM55 BWH expired on 8 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM55 BWH?
- The MOT on LM55 BWH expired on 8 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM55 BWH done?
- LM55 BWH was recorded at 222,252 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 11,007 miles a year.
- Has LM55 BWH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM55 BWH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM55 BWH 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 BWH find?
- LM55 BWH passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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