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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR55 TWEMOT history

LR55 TWE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LR55 TWE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,550 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 TWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 TWE was last recorded at 76,550 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,550 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,550 miles
  • 2024 – 71,375 miles
  • 2023 – 70,209 miles
  • 2022 – 69,332 miles
  • 2021 – 67,901 miles
  • 2020 – 66,702 miles
  • 2019 – 64,386 miles
  • 2018 – 56,212 miles
  • 2017 – 54,514 miles
  • 2016 – 53,389 miles
  • 2015 – 51,914 miles
  • 2014 – 50,947 miles
  • 2013 – 47,492 miles
  • 2012 – 43,356 miles
  • 2011 – 38,635 miles
  • 2010 – 34,216 miles
  • 2009 – 28,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,550 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front foglight insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,550 miles
    Test number
    489164563783
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglight insecure
  2. Fail76,550 miles (+5,175)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,550 miles
    Test number
    806351397516
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage and under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglight insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass71,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    846337851175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,375 miles (+1,166)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    935901495995
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side DONT RELEASE (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side DONT RELEASE (1.4.1 (a))
  5. Pass70,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,209 miles
    Test number
    458954788888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,209 miles (+877)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,209 miles
    Test number
    397073827895
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass69,332 miles (+1,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,332 miles
    Test number
    453873286596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass67,901 miles (+1,199)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,901 miles
    Test number
    992924698925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass66,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,702 miles
    Test number
    368580886226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail66,702 miles (+2,316)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,702 miles
    Test number
    617466605759
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass64,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,386 miles
    Test number
    744851332252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,356 miles (+8,144)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,356 miles
    Test number
    154097348869
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass56,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,212 miles
    Test number
    529405318847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,212 miles (+1,698)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,212 miles
    Test number
    818644858008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass54,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,514 miles
    Test number
    728812267586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,512 miles (+1,123)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,512 miles
    Test number
    277518238812
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner tyre wall slight perishing
  17. Pass53,389 miles (+1,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,389 miles
    Test number
    636599770688
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass51,914 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,914 miles
    Test number
    297965155043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,947 miles (+3,455)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    139232554075
    • NoteEngine management light on dash
  20. Pass47,492 miles (+4,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,492 miles
    Test number
    936849143065
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass43,356 miles (+4,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,356 miles
    Test number
    815913852077
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass38,635 miles (+4,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,635 miles
    Test number
    919295841068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass34,216 miles (+6,041)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,216 miles
    Test number
    960603650074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,175 miles
    Test number
    593661269065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 TWE

Does LR55 TWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 TWE is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 TWE?
The MOT on LR55 TWE is valid until 18 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 TWE done?
LR55 TWE was recorded at 76,550 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 2,888 miles a year.
Has LR55 TWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 TWE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 TWE 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 TWE find?
LR55 TWE passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front foglight insecure.

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