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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LR55 TYPMOT history

LR55 TYP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 68,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2023.

LR55 TYP black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2024
Mileage
68,290 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 TYP
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
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 TYP was last recorded at 68,290 miles on 26 Aug 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Nov 2010: 47,161 miles, lower than 74,635 miles on 14 Nov 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,280 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,290 miles
  • 2022 – 67,771 miles
  • 2021 – 66,917 miles
  • 2020 – 66,126 miles
  • 2019 – 65,463 miles
  • 2018 – 56,808 miles
  • 2017 – 55,945 miles
  • 2016 – 54,970 miles
  • 2015 – 53,976 miles
  • 2014 – 53,078 miles
  • 2013 – 50,901 miles
  • 2012 – 50,131 miles
  • 2011 – 49,305 miles
  • 2010 – 47,161 miles
  • 2009 – 74,635 miles
  • 2008 – 43,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,290 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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,290 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,290 miles
    Test number
    226262933148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail68,280 miles (+509)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,280 miles
    Test number
    860788494875
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass67,771 miles (+854)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,771 miles
    Test number
    719031255766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass66,917 miles (+791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,917 miles
    Test number
    229620231500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wear (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass66,126 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,126 miles
    Test number
    562941141144
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail66,126 miles (+663)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,126 miles
    Test number
    598382898714
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass65,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,463 miles
    Test number
    201102857747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wear (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail65,463 miles (+8,655)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,463 miles
    Test number
    149265327003
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wear (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass56,808 miles (+863)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,808 miles
    Test number
    423388638935
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass55,945 miles (+975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,945 miles
    Test number
    728004355617
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Pass54,970 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,970 miles
    Test number
    780077324721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,976 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,976 miles
    Test number
    781221547993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,078 miles (+2,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,078 miles
    Test number
    979564704391
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass50,901 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,901 miles
    Test number
    945282793290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,131 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,131 miles
    Test number
    675705112350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,305 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,305 miles
    Test number
    796136611398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,161 miles (-27,474)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,161 miles
    Test number
    740477010343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,635 miles (+31,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    74,635 miles
    Test number
    963138919317
    • 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)
  19. Pass43,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,615 miles
    Test number
    702144808338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 TYP

Does LR55 TYP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 TYP expired on 13 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 TYP?
The MOT on LR55 TYP expired on 13 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 TYP done?
LR55 TYP was recorded at 68,290 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2023, an average of 1,665 miles a year.
Has LR55 TYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 TYP has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 TYP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 TYP find?
LR55 TYP passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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