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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.

LM55 BWZ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass182,614 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. Pass135,062 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,062 miles
    Test number
    402257845634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass81,830 miles (+11,630)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,830 miles
    Test number
    769459103053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,200 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,200 miles
    Test number
    626056802090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass50,310 miles (+9,208)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,310 miles
    Test number
    784710120002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,102 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,102 miles
    Test number
    433103538361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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