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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LR55 JJLMOT history

LR55 JJL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 401,011 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

LR55 JJL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
401,011 km
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,250 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 JJL
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
5 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 JJL was last recorded at 401,011 km on 11 Oct 2024, 5,558 km more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
395,453 km · 21 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,558 km
Average per year
10,250 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 401,011 km
  • 2023 – 395,453 km
  • 2022 – 387,969 km
  • 2021 – 370,899 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass401,011 km
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s off/s front
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s off/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass401,011 km (+5,558)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    401,011 km
    Test number
    791362584856
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s off/s front
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s off/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass395,453 km1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    395,453 km
    Test number
    663114150171
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail395,453 km (+7,484)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    395,453 km
    Test number
    502945898921
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass387,969 km (+17,070)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    387,969 km
    Test number
    960878927831
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass370,899 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    370,899 km
    Test number
    467202272592
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in general and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass232,164 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    232,164 miles
    Test number
    843218948087
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail232,164 miles (+3,779)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,164 miles
    Test number
    232831104983
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass228,385 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    228,385 miles
    Test number
    573754710427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail228,385 miles (+15,588)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,385 miles
    Test number
    865461471343
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass212,797 miles (+29,359)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    212,797 miles
    Test number
    871303604659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass183,438 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    183,438 miles
    Test number
    206184308370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded outer n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail183,436 miles (+7,648)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,436 miles
    Test number
    790143374079
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded outer n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass175,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    175,788 miles
    Test number
    273141136606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail175,784 miles (+10,636)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,784 miles
    Test number
    345800162623
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass165,148 miles (+9,914)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    165,148 miles
    Test number
    385077334345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass155,234 miles (+9,438)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    155,234 miles
    Test number
    698745923322
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass145,796 miles (+39)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    145,796 miles
    Test number
    148725012358
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread on 3mm...

  18. Fail145,757 miles (+9,024)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,757 miles
    Test number
    858594912375
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread on 3mm...

  19. Pass136,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    136,733 miles
    Test number
    667705811344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail136,733 miles (+7,527)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,733 miles
    Test number
    716775111334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass129,206 miles (+12,041)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    129,206 miles
    Test number
    502361940361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass117,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    117,165 miles
    Test number
    101308479241
    • 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)

  23. Fail117,165 miles (+28,584)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,165 miles
    Test number
    524623279246
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  24. Pass88,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    88,581 miles
    Test number
    532184398298
    • 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)

Questions about LR55 JJL

Does LR55 JJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 JJL expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 JJL?
The MOT on LR55 JJL expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 JJL done?
LR55 JJL was recorded at 401,011 km at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 10,250 km a year.
Has LR55 JJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 JJL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 JJL 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 JJL find?
LR55 JJL passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s off/s front, and 6 more.

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