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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR55 CWCMOT history

LR55 CWC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024 and it has passed 8 of 15 MOT tests, with 312,241 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

LR55 CWC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2024
Mileage
312,241 km
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
15
8 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,651 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 CWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 CWC was last recorded at 312,241 km on 1 Oct 2024, 8,677 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
303,564 km · 11 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
8,677 km
Average per year
8,651 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 312,241 km
  • 2023 – 303,564 km
  • 2022 – 293,690 km
  • 2021 – 286,355 km
  • 2020 – 276,907 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail312,241 km
  • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail312,241 km (+8,677)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,241 km
    Test number
    768757305035
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass303,564 km (+241)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    303,564 km
    Test number
    797915527475
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail303,323 km (+9,633)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    303,323 km
    Test number
    173787425169
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass293,690 km (+7,335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    293,690 km
    Test number
    468370393852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass286,355 km (+85)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    286,355 km
    Test number
    264250018479
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail286,270 km (+9,363)2 dangerous7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,270 km
    Test number
    523806832748
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass276,907 km (+243)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    276,907 km
    Test number
    621842126248
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail276,664 km3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,664 km
    Test number
    341362169621
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass105,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,047 miles
    Test number
    279248112000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,047 miles (+11,344)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,047 miles
    Test number
    229878012025
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass93,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,703 miles
    Test number
    155977601098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,703 miles (+15,954)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,703 miles
    Test number
    217047801097
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass77,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    77,749 miles
    Test number
    160277939286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,749 miles (+15,457)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,749 miles
    Test number
    743456339222
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass62,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,292 miles
    Test number
    860617548289
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR55 CWC

Does LR55 CWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 CWC expired on 10 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 CWC?
The MOT on LR55 CWC expired on 10 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 CWC done?
LR55 CWC was recorded at 312,241 km at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 8,651 km a year.
Has LR55 CWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 CWC has failed 7 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 CWC 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 LR55 CWC find?
LR55 CWC failed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 5 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust system insecure; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm, and 8 more.

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