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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

LR55 LEYMOT history

LR55 LEY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LR55 LEY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,209 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 LEY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 LEY was last recorded at 137,209 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,191 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
8,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,209 miles
  • 2025 – 129,793 miles
  • 2024 – 122,719 miles
  • 2023 – 113,136 miles
  • 2022 – 111,587 miles
  • 2021 – 103,107 miles
  • 2019 – 95,773 miles
  • 2018 – 86,608 miles
  • 2017 – 76,854 miles
  • 2016 – 64,016 miles
  • 2015 – 55,170 miles
  • 2014 – 46,867 miles
  • 2013 – 38,430 miles
  • 2012 – 30,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,209 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,209 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,209 miles
    Test number
    518801134162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail137,191 miles (+7,398)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,191 miles
    Test number
    439790971014
    • DangerousNearside Front Fog lamp glass lens broken - sharp edges
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS & OS perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS scored, corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass129,793 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,793 miles
    Test number
    499712234096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail129,783 miles (+7,064)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,783 miles
    Test number
    443193379733
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass122,719 miles (+9,583)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,719 miles
    Test number
    669756371420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    113,136 miles
    Test number
    438868141548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    116029139262
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass111,587 miles (+8,480)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,587 miles
    Test number
    623775383370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,107 miles (+7,334)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,107 miles
    Test number
    703611927121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,773 miles (+9,165)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,773 miles
    Test number
    171806403365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,608 miles (+9,754)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,608 miles
    Test number
    954622921611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,854 miles (+10,475)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,854 miles
    Test number
    541221867305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,379 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,379 miles
    Test number
    576751436583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,016 miles (+8,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,016 miles
    Test number
    139430141789
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass55,170 miles (+8,303)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,170 miles
    Test number
    565019072405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,867 miles (+8,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,867 miles
    Test number
    218825934309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass38,430 miles (+7,750)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,430 miles
    Test number
    419373523478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,680 miles
    Test number
    456207012322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 LEY

Does LR55 LEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 LEY is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 LEY?
The MOT on LR55 LEY is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 LEY done?
LR55 LEY was recorded at 137,209 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 8,006 miles a year.
Has LR55 LEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 LEY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 LEY 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 LEY find?
LR55 LEY passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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