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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LR55 WPEMOT history

LR55 WPE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 252,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

LR55 WPE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
252,713 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
20 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WPE was last recorded at 252,713 miles on 20 May 2024, 12,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,764 miles · 7 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
12,949 miles
Average per year
10,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 252,713 miles
  • 2022 – 239,764 miles
  • 2021 – 218,076 miles
  • 2020 – 203,287 miles
  • 2019 – 188,956 miles
  • 2018 – 176,509 miles
  • 2017 – 170,449 miles
  • 2016 – 164,902 miles
  • 2015 – 158,008 miles
  • 2014 – 147,103 miles
  • 2013 – 142,722 miles
  • 2012 – 139,573 miles
  • 2011 – 126,559 miles
  • 2010 – 116,119 miles
  • 2009 – 103,629 miles
  • 2008 – 93,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,713 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,713 miles (+12,949)5 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    252,713 miles
    Test number
    672473387760
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass239,764 miles (+222)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    239,764 miles
    Test number
    638489769657
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front & back both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail239,542 miles (+21,466)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,542 miles
    Test number
    549523333971
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm & dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm & gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (all 4 ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass218,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    218,076 miles
    Test number
    814059078725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail218,076 miles (+14,789)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,076 miles
    Test number
    304679101740
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass203,287 miles (+14,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    203,287 miles
    Test number
    970641013193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass188,956 miles (+12,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    188,956 miles
    Test number
    262797512137
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass176,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    176,509 miles
    Test number
    933847372202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail176,509 miles (+6,060)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,509 miles
    Test number
    428751932474
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass170,449 miles (+5,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    170,449 miles
    Test number
    118850970052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass164,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    164,902 miles
    Test number
    364370467662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail164,902 miles (+6,894)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,902 miles
    Test number
    114135558722
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass158,008 miles (+10,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    158,008 miles
    Test number
    752396110237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass147,103 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    147,103 miles
    Test number
    157025064277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    142,722 miles
    Test number
    288426773290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail142,722 miles (+3,149)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,722 miles
    Test number
    267824073287
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass139,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    139,573 miles
    Test number
    635585772235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail139,573 miles (+13,014)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,573 miles
    Test number
    315455372247
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass126,559 miles (+10,440)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    126,559 miles
    Test number
    569170461272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,119 miles (+12,490)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    116,119 miles
    Test number
    412111360278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,629 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    103,629 miles
    Test number
    352901569486
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSmall cut in near side front tyre side wall

  22. Fail103,629 miles (+10,263)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,629 miles
    Test number
    750451669214
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSmall cut in near side front tyre side wall

  23. Pass93,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    93,366 miles
    Test number
    240807888227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 WPE

Does LR55 WPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 WPE expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WPE?
The MOT on LR55 WPE expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 WPE done?
LR55 WPE was recorded at 252,713 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024, an average of 10,214 miles a year.
Has LR55 WPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WPE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 WPE 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 WPE find?
LR55 WPE passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with 5 minor defects and 7 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both worn; nearside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 9 more.

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