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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR55 FSOMOT history

LR55 FSO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2023.

LR55 FSO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2024
Mileage
110,447 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 FSO
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
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 FSO was last recorded at 110,447 miles on 23 Sept 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,446 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,447 miles
  • 2022 – 99,018 miles
  • 2021 – 93,493 miles
  • 2020 – 88,996 miles
  • 2019 – 83,780 miles
  • 2018 – 81,071 miles
  • 2017 – 76,654 miles
  • 2016 – 66,249 miles
  • 2015 – 60,647 miles
  • 2014 – 59,265 miles
  • 2013 – 57,530 miles
  • 2012 – 55,478 miles
  • 2011 – 53,433 miles
  • 2010 – 47,752 miles
  • 2009 – 41,868 miles
  • 2008 – 37,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,447 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,447 miles (+1)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,447 miles
    Test number
    949578904973
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail110,446 miles (+11,428)7 major3 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,446 miles
    Test number
    384661223308
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light splits to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate partly missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension sub frame undersealed

  3. Pass99,018 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,018 miles
    Test number
    661306252621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSEAL APPLIED

  4. Fail99,005 miles (+5,512)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,005 miles
    Test number
    559521267554
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,493 miles
    Test number
    816759952264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail93,493 miles (+4,497)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,493 miles
    Test number
    254060499915
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass88,996 miles (+316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,996 miles
    Test number
    757239947407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail88,680 miles (+4,900)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,680 miles
    Test number
    293031813356
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass83,780 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,780 miles
    Test number
    287713016760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,749 miles (+2,678)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    507496351790
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure casing broke (4.1.1 (c))

  11. Pass81,071 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,071 miles
    Test number
    621311874724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,654 miles (+10,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,654 miles
    Test number
    285954911006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront wipers in poor condition

  13. Pass66,249 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,249 miles
    Test number
    559636268835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,647 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,647 miles
    Test number
    601659975798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,265 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,265 miles
    Test number
    168028194131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,530 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,530 miles
    Test number
    256527593105
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail57,527 miles (+2,049)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,527 miles
    Test number
    239520093430
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass55,478 miles (+2,045)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,478 miles
    Test number
    158893792127
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass53,433 miles (+5,681)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,433 miles
    Test number
    315268101405
    • NoteCovers under vehicle front to rear

  20. Pass47,752 miles (+5,884)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,752 miles
    Test number
    913191800288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,868 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,868 miles
    Test number
    962231019232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,233 miles
    Test number
    370679628356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 FSO

Does LR55 FSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 FSO expired on 22 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 FSO?
The MOT on LR55 FSO expired on 22 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 FSO done?
LR55 FSO was recorded at 110,447 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2023, an average of 4,937 miles a year.
Has LR55 FSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 FSO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 FSO 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 FSO find?
LR55 FSO passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2023 with 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 12 more.

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