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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR55 WOJMOT history

LR55 WOJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 234,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

LR55 WOJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
234,885 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
10,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WOJ
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
20 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WOJ was last recorded at 234,885 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 1,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,168 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,717 miles
Average per year
10,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 234,885 miles
  • 2025 – 233,168 miles
  • 2024 – 231,272 miles
  • 2023 – 228,630 miles
  • 2022 – 224,160 miles
  • 2021 – 217,462 miles
  • 2020 – 212,590 miles
  • 2019 – 207,245 miles
  • 2018 – 197,747 miles
  • 2017 – 185,887 miles
  • 2016 – 177,143 miles
  • 2015 – 157,652 miles
  • 2014 – 135,945 miles
  • 2013 – 111,686 miles
  • 2012 – 88,424 miles
  • 2011 – 72,465 miles
  • 2010 – 61,083 miles
  • 2009 – 48,256 miles
  • 2008 – 36,238 miles
  • 2007 – 25,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,885 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lens missing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Lower fog lens broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise NEAR FAIL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 15 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,885 miles (+1,717)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    234,885 miles
    Test number
    251775661495
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass233,168 miles (+1,896)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    233,168 miles
    Test number
    258765598537
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm gaiter wet with grease but no visible cuts or splits at time of test (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass231,272 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    231,272 miles
    Test number
    233613173300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail231,272 miles (+2,642)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,272 miles
    Test number
    308196100880
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass228,630 miles (+94)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    228,630 miles
    Test number
    353672918905
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Lower fog lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise NEAR FAIL (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail228,536 miles (+4,376)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,536 miles
    Test number
    397801138835
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Lower fog lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise NEAR FAIL (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass224,160 miles (+6,698)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    224,160 miles
    Test number
    293339226197
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light cover broke
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass217,462 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    217,462 miles
    Test number
    541703656586
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise 2x brake pipes near fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail217,459 miles (+4,869)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,459 miles
    Test number
    747847949535
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1x wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise 2x brake pipes near fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass212,590 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    212,590 miles
    Test number
    592478929650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail212,583 miles (+5,338)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,583 miles
    Test number
    296222825330
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass207,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    207,245 miles
    Test number
    122931966724
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and Undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  13. Fail207,245 miles (+9,498)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,245 miles
    Test number
    244627452033
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and Undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  14. Pass197,747 miles (+11,860)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    197,747 miles
    Test number
    349392521121
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes affected by corrosion, some rears hidden. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R light cluster damaged not showing white light to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass185,887 miles (+407)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    185,887 miles
    Test number
    191533175258
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail185,480 miles (+8,337)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,480 miles
    Test number
    724857615153
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass177,143 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    177,143 miles
    Test number
    232637358959
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to o/s/r lamp

  18. Fail176,995 miles (+19,343)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,995 miles
    Test number
    420659504281
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to o/s/r lamp

  19. Pass157,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    157,652 miles
    Test number
    765191632826
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

  20. Fail157,652 miles (+21,707)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,652 miles
    Test number
    441793370556
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

  21. Pass135,945 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    135,945 miles
    Test number
    438512804319
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail135,945 miles (+24,259)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,945 miles
    Test number
    125602204330
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass111,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,686 miles
    Test number
    337737583460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail111,686 miles (+23,262)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,686 miles
    Test number
    867027483258
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass88,424 miles (+15,959)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,424 miles
    Test number
    106676682204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass72,465 miles (+11,382)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,465 miles
    Test number
    566378571200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,083 miles
    Test number
    480510780278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,083 miles (+12,827)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,083 miles
    Test number
    312280880253
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  29. Pass48,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,256 miles
    Test number
    371705589283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail48,256 miles (+12,018)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,256 miles
    Test number
    791595589206
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass36,238 miles (+10,733)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,238 miles
    Test number
    993001198255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass25,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,505 miles
    Test number
    562018487296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 WOJ

Does LR55 WOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 WOJ is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WOJ?
The MOT on LR55 WOJ is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 WOJ done?
LR55 WOJ was recorded at 234,885 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 10,997 miles a year.
Has LR55 WOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WOJ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 WOJ 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 WOJ find?
LR55 WOJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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