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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR55 FPGMOT history

LR55 FPG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

LR55 FPG black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2025
Mileage
142,710 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 FPG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 FPG was last recorded at 142,710 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,680 miles · 31 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
7,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,710 miles
  • 2023 – 127,437 miles
  • 2022 – 109,008 miles
  • 2021 – 89,120 miles
  • 2020 – 81,049 miles
  • 2019 – 74,045 miles
  • 2018 – 70,507 miles
  • 2017 – 66,016 miles
  • 2016 – 61,526 miles
  • 2015 – 57,323 miles
  • 2014 – 52,968 miles
  • 2013 – 47,222 miles
  • 2012 – 41,860 miles
  • 2011 – 36,787 miles
  • 2010 – 32,875 miles
  • 2009 – 27,456 miles
  • 2008 – 21,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,710 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front worn on the outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,710 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,710 miles
    Test number
    426360466636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail142,680 miles (+15,243)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,680 miles
    Test number
    272487808897
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass127,437 miles (+415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,437 miles
    Test number
    790429565195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp lens misted over
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp lens misted over

  4. Fail127,022 miles (+18,014)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,022 miles
    Test number
    287409263629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens misted over
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens misted over

  5. Pass109,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,008 miles
    Test number
    492485142960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,008 miles (+19,888)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,008 miles
    Test number
    541271554073
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,120 miles (+8,071)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,120 miles
    Test number
    902374607635
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass81,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,049 miles
    Test number
    671503366810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,049 miles (+7,004)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,049 miles
    Test number
    620400587080
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass74,045 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,045 miles
    Test number
    162546442530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,507 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,507 miles
    Test number
    806025396302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

  12. Fail70,478 miles (+4,462)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,478 miles
    Test number
    979294989503
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass66,016 miles (+4,490)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,016 miles
    Test number
    510138531218
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on
    • AdvisoryFloor trays fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Pass61,526 miles (+4,203)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,526 miles
    Test number
    225021547660
    • AdvisoryBoth front metal brake pipes have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFloor trays fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  15. Pass57,323 miles (+4,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,323 miles
    Test number
    918529009308
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/f metal brake pipe has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass52,968 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,968 miles
    Test number
    316892264234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

  17. Fail52,968 miles (+5,746)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,968 miles
    Test number
    366951164281
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

  18. Pass47,222 miles (+5,362)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,222 miles
    Test number
    605856963273
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass41,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,860 miles
    Test number
    495661862243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail41,860 miles (+5,073)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,860 miles
    Test number
    779411062247
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass36,787 miles (+3,912)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,787 miles
    Test number
    308220871285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,875 miles (+5,419)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,875 miles
    Test number
    693960660207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNear side front tyre, starting to wear on the outer edge.

  23. Pass27,456 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,456 miles
    Test number
    502777349297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,830 miles
    Test number
    383209268441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 FPG

Does LR55 FPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 FPG expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 FPG?
The MOT on LR55 FPG expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 FPG done?
LR55 FPG was recorded at 142,710 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024, an average of 7,584 miles a year.
Has LR55 FPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 FPG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 FPG 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 FPG find?
LR55 FPG passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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