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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LM55 BXWMOT history

LM55 BXW is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LM55 BXW grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,896 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BXW was last recorded at 103,896 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 9,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,826 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,070 miles
Average per year
5,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,896 miles
  • 2025 – 94,826 miles
  • 2024 – 89,125 miles
  • 2023 – 88,200 miles
  • 2022 – 87,785 miles
  • 2021 – 87,158 miles
  • 2020 – 85,078 miles
  • 2018 – 83,223 miles
  • 2017 – 80,164 miles
  • 2016 – 62,175 miles
  • 2015 – 54,546 miles
  • 2014 – 49,660 miles
  • 2013 – 48,174 miles
  • 2012 – 38,432 miles
  • 2011 – 29,245 miles
  • 2010 – 23,655 miles
  • 2009 – 18,428 miles
  • 2008 – 13,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,896 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlights Need Polish
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,896 miles (+9,070)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,896 miles
    Test number
    733164040970
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlights Need Polish
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass94,826 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,826 miles
    Test number
    391654109880
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIdle Speed Unsteady
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bodys Scuff
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  3. Fail94,826 miles (+5,701)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,826 miles
    Test number
    100651486887
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIdle Speed Unsteady
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bodys Scuff
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Shoes Noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  4. Pass89,125 miles (+925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    89,125 miles
    Test number
    639373917727
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass88,200 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,200 miles
    Test number
    902774155738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail88,199 miles (+414)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,199 miles
    Test number
    897441414343
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested need cleaning (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass87,785 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,785 miles
    Test number
    257171589191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,158 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,158 miles
    Test number
    578981139739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,078 miles (+1,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,078 miles
    Test number
    840050424283
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  10. Pass83,223 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,223 miles
    Test number
    627295887688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,164 miles (+17,989)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,164 miles
    Test number
    896920284800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,175 miles (+7,629)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,175 miles
    Test number
    634370829248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,546 miles
    Test number
    348083863326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail54,546 miles (+4,886)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,546 miles
    Test number
    974090869853
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass49,660 miles (+1,486)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,660 miles
    Test number
    686038344242
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass48,174 miles (+9,742)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,174 miles
    Test number
    697523743363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,432 miles (+9,187)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,432 miles
    Test number
    258588042396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,245 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,245 miles
    Test number
    519686541366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,655 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,655 miles
    Test number
    501437440398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,428 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,428 miles
    Test number
    492009249328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    13,183 miles
    Test number
    453776548340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM55 BXW

Does LM55 BXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM55 BXW is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BXW?
The MOT on LM55 BXW is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM55 BXW done?
LM55 BXW was recorded at 103,896 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 5,284 miles a year.
Has LM55 BXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BXW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM55 BXW 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 BXW find?
LM55 BXW passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front headlights need polish, and 3 more.

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