
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
LM55 BWZMOT history
LM55 BWZ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 182,614 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 182,614 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,712 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM55 BWZ
- 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
- 18 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM55 BWZ was last recorded at 182,614 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 182,046 miles · 23 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 568 miles
- Average per year
- 8,712 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 182,614 miles
- 2024 – 182,046 miles
- 2023 – 181,161 miles
- 2022 – 177,205 miles
- 2021 – 171,243 miles
- 2020 – 165,290 miles
- 2019 – 154,794 miles
- 2018 – 146,412 miles
- 2017 – 135,062 miles
- 2016 – 120,344 miles
- 2015 – 109,054 miles
- 2014 – 96,709 miles
- 2013 – 81,830 miles
- 2012 – 70,200 miles
- 2011 – 63,972 miles
- 2010 – 50,310 miles
- 2008 – 41,102 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,614 miles (+568)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 182,614 miles
- Test number
- 682316935481
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass182,046 miles (+885)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 182,046 miles
- Test number
- 314740984347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass181,161 miles (+3,956)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 181,161 miles
- Test number
- 572620208316
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass177,205 miles (+5,962)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 177,205 miles
- Test number
- 928073924215
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass171,243 miles (+5,953)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 171,243 miles
- Test number
- 929033204206
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass165,290 miles (+10,496)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 165,290 miles
- Test number
- 395206098206
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass154,794 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 154,794 miles
- Test number
- 386944786647
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail154,794 miles (+8,382)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,794 miles
- Test number
- 332780798427
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass146,412 miles (+11,350)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 146,412 miles
- Test number
- 138542580996
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
Pass135,062 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 135,062 miles
- Test number
- 402257845634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,986 miles (+14,642)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,986 miles
- Test number
- 311320518730
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Pass120,344 miles (+11,290)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 120,344 miles
- Test number
- 644477900852
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass109,054 miles (+12,345)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 109,054 miles
- Test number
- 177667745040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass96,709 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 96,709 miles
- Test number
- 118485854000
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail96,709 miles (+14,879)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,709 miles
- Test number
- 436735854069
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,830 miles (+11,630)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 81,830 miles
- Test number
- 769459103053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,200 miles (+6,228)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 70,200 miles
- Test number
- 626056802090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,972 miles (+13,662)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 63,972 miles
- Test number
- 727590811046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass50,310 miles (+9,208)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 50,310 miles
- Test number
- 784710120002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,102 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 41,102 miles
- Test number
- 433103538361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,100 miles4 failures1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,100 miles
- Test number
- 920012538307
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
- FailureRear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteCut in o/s/rear side wall of tyre
- NoteO/s/ mirror repeater cracked
- NoteO/s/mirror not returned back to stop position
Questions about LM55 BWZ
- Does LM55 BWZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM55 BWZ expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM55 BWZ?
- The MOT on LM55 BWZ expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM55 BWZ done?
- LM55 BWZ was recorded at 182,614 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 8,712 miles a year.
- Has LM55 BWZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM55 BWZ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2019.
- Has the mileage on LM55 BWZ 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 BWZ find?
- LM55 BWZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 11 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 8 more.
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