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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,496 cc

LR55 JLUMOT history

LR55 JLU is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 40,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

LR55 JLU grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
40,140 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 JLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 JLU was last recorded at 40,140 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,140 miles · 3 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,140 miles
  • 2025 – 39,493 miles
  • 2024 – 39,198 miles
  • 2023 – 38,040 miles
  • 2022 – 37,363 miles
  • 2021 – 36,579 miles
  • 2020 – 35,706 miles
  • 2019 – 34,567 miles
  • 2018 – 33,122 miles
  • 2017 – 32,462 miles
  • 2016 – 31,233 miles
  • 2015 – 29,155 miles
  • 2014 – 27,355 miles
  • 2013 – 25,648 miles
  • 2012 – 23,588 miles
  • 2011 – 20,938 miles
  • 2010 – 18,710 miles
  • 2009 – 15,674 miles
  • 2008 – 11,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,140 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *Both front headlamps* (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both front trailing control arms* (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Inner face of both rear discs* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,140 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    40,140 miles
    Test number
    432784157494
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *Both front headlamps* (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both front trailing control arms* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Inner face of both rear discs* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail40,140 miles (+647)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,140 miles
    Test number
    735429342364
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt *Leading control arm* (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *Both front headlamps* (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both front trailing control arms* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Inner face of both rear discs* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass39,493 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    39,493 miles
    Test number
    157916820272
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail39,493 miles (+295)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,493 miles
    Test number
    770994153045
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass39,198 miles (+1,158)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    39,198 miles
    Test number
    736167886750
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass38,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    38,040 miles
    Test number
    255850571747
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail38,040 miles (+677)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,040 miles
    Test number
    752018504194
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass37,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    657843397473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail37,363 miles (+784)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    834836164346
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass36,579 miles (+873)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    36,579 miles
    Test number
    482364098938
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass35,706 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    35,706 miles
    Test number
    132521263339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,567 miles (+1,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    34,567 miles
    Test number
    190294270448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass33,122 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,122 miles
    Test number
    411546636394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail33,118 miles (+656)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,118 miles
    Test number
    229659457193
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass32,462 miles (+1,229)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,462 miles
    Test number
    411260115304
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Caliper end (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both ends (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both ends (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass31,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,233 miles
    Test number
    246527751834
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly

  17. Fail31,233 miles (+2,078)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,233 miles
    Test number
    626962537824
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly

  18. Pass29,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,155 miles
    Test number
    505242415266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,155 miles (+1,800)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,155 miles
    Test number
    979842815214
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass27,355 miles (+1,707)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,355 miles
    Test number
    385144104431
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass25,648 miles (+2,060)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,648 miles
    Test number
    947418023220
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass23,588 miles (+2,650)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,588 miles
    Test number
    505397722293
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass20,938 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,938 miles
    Test number
    649627401230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,710 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    18,710 miles
    Test number
    274362030232
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres spliting
    • NoteNear side front tyre,outer wall damge
    • NoteNear side rear ,outer wall damge
    • NoteOff side rear tyre ,outer wall damge
    • NoteRear number plate is deteriorated

  25. Fail18,710 miles (+3,036)1 repaired3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,710 miles
    Test number
    373622030486
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres spliting
    • NoteNear side front tyre,outer wall damge
    • NoteNear side rear ,outer wall damge
    • NoteOff side rear tyre ,outer wall damge
    • NoteRear number plate is deteriorated

  26. Pass15,674 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,674 miles
    Test number
    900023359285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,300 miles
    Test number
    793448148282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 JLU

Does LR55 JLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 JLU is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 JLU?
The MOT on LR55 JLU is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 JLU done?
LR55 JLU was recorded at 40,140 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 1,625 miles a year.
Has LR55 JLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 JLU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 JLU 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 JLU find?
LR55 JLU passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *both front headlamps*; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *both front trailing control arms*; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *inner face of both rear discs*.

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