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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LR55 JNLMOT history

LR55 JNL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 180,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LR55 JNL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
180,002 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 JNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 JNL was last recorded at 180,002 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 10,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,793 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,209 miles
Average per year
9,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,002 miles
  • 2024 – 169,793 miles
  • 2023 – 161,882 miles
  • 2022 – 149,486 miles
  • 2021 – 139,754 miles
  • 2020 – 131,623 miles
  • 2019 – 126,249 miles
  • 2018 – 118,259 miles
  • 2017 – 113,750 miles
  • 2016 – 106,369 miles
  • 2015 – 93,745 miles
  • 2014 – 82,459 miles
  • 2013 – 69,780 miles
  • 2012 – 57,545 miles
  • 2011 – 45,422 miles
  • 2010 – 35,527 miles
  • 2009 – 27,834 miles
  • 2008 – 19,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,002 miles
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded,and some covered.with plastics.
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexys. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryManufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipes to flexis brake pipes slightly corroded. Nearside / Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Lower Unable to inspect the majority of the brake pipes under the vehicle from front to rear due to plastic covers/undertrays.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,002 miles (+10,209)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    180,002 miles
    Test number
    348941532887
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded,and some covered.with plastics.
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexys. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 offside and nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,793 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,793 miles
    Test number
    719376071047
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

  3. Fail169,714 miles (+7,832)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,714 miles
    Test number
    687665788029
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass161,882 miles (+68)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,882 miles
    Test number
    264378693015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipes to flexis brake pipes slightly corroded. Nearside / Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower Unable to inspect the majority of the brake pipes under the vehicle from front to rear due to plastic covers/undertrays.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very thin on the edges, wheel alignment required once ball joints/ lower arms are replaced. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail161,814 miles (+12,328)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,814 miles
    Test number
    527531119271
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring at risk of cutting into tyre due to being broken!
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipes to flexis brake pipes slightly corroded. Nearside / Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower Unable to inspect the majority of the brake pipes under the vehicle from front to rear due to plastic covers/undertrays.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very thin on the edges, wheel alignment required once ball joints/ lower arms are replaced. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass149,486 miles (+9,732)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    149,486 miles
    Test number
    717725568512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,754 miles
    Test number
    348492506236
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

  8. Fail139,754 miles (+8,131)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,754 miles
    Test number
    621759654450
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

  9. Pass131,623 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,623 miles
    Test number
    516835128287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail131,609 miles (+5,360)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,609 miles
    Test number
    329410678248
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass126,249 miles (+7,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,249 miles
    Test number
    186423947932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass118,259 miles (+4,509)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,259 miles
    Test number
    197076350202
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing middle
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass113,750 miles (+7,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,750 miles
    Test number
    506419827130
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspertion arms corrsion

  14. Pass106,369 miles (+12,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,369 miles
    Test number
    108524260873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass93,745 miles (+11,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,745 miles
    Test number
    854876113458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed prior to test
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  16. Pass82,459 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,459 miles
    Test number
    569816394287
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Fail82,459 miles (+12,679)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,459 miles
    Test number
    918391194234
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Pass69,780 miles (+12,235)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,780 miles
    Test number
    127986053234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,545 miles (+12,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,545 miles
    Test number
    689436062244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass45,422 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,422 miles
    Test number
    178979661275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT INNER DISCS PITTED

  21. Fail45,422 miles (+9,895)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,422 miles
    Test number
    995877461284
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT INNER DISCS PITTED

  22. Pass35,527 miles (+7,693)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,527 miles
    Test number
    341775370289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,834 miles (+8,697)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,834 miles
    Test number
    732498769203
    • NotePLASTIC OVERSILLS FITTED TRAYS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE LTD VISION TO FUEL BRAKE LINES

  24. Pass19,137 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,137 miles
    Test number
    371410388285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteADVISE PLSTIC TRAYS FITTED TO UNDER SIDE LTD VISION TO BRAKE FUEL LINES

Questions about LR55 JNL

Does LR55 JNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 JNL is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 JNL?
The MOT on LR55 JNL is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 JNL done?
LR55 JNL was recorded at 180,002 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 9,384 miles a year.
Has LR55 JNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 JNL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 JNL 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 JNL find?
LR55 JNL passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: all rear suspension components corroded,and some covered.with plastics.; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexys.; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, and 5 more.

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