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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR55 WPWMOT history

LR55 WPW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

LR55 WPW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
146,205 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WPW
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
27 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WPW was last recorded at 146,205 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,204 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,205 miles
  • 2024 – 143,000 miles
  • 2023 – 139,867 miles
  • 2022 – 136,924 miles
  • 2021 – 133,503 miles
  • 2020 – 127,282 miles
  • 2019 – 122,534 miles
  • 2018 – 114,750 miles
  • 2017 – 105,598 miles
  • 2016 – 95,709 miles
  • 2015 – 90,447 miles
  • 2014 – 83,443 miles
  • 2013 – 74,689 miles
  • 2012 – 66,923 miles
  • 2011 – 54,580 miles
  • 2010 – 36,156 miles
  • 2009 – 21,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,205 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Emissions not tested

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,205 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,205 miles
    Test number
    236043040589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,204 miles (+3,204)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,204 miles
    Test number
    718834911709
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,000 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,000 miles
    Test number
    573813807600
    • MinorAll position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail143,000 miles (+3,133)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,000 miles
    Test number
    810683480800
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorAll position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass139,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,867 miles
    Test number
    155973025698
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail139,867 miles (+2,943)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,867 miles
    Test number
    944172304765
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass136,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    136,924 miles
    Test number
    422541201113
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail136,924 miles (+3,421)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,924 miles
    Test number
    192538927558
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass133,503 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,503 miles
    Test number
    903315931507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,501 miles (+6,219)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,501 miles
    Test number
    701818581962
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass127,282 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,282 miles
    Test number
    155742110596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,281 miles (+4,747)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,281 miles
    Test number
    396851046493
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass122,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,534 miles
    Test number
    547202947912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail122,534 miles (+7,784)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,534 miles
    Test number
    134037598097
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass114,750 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,750 miles
    Test number
    158264286062
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / engine cover fitted obscuring some under view

  16. Fail114,750 miles (+9,152)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,750 miles
    Test number
    777002347757
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / engine cover fitted obscuring some under view

  17. Pass105,598 miles (+9,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,598 miles
    Test number
    421183605479
    • AdvisoryFront Lower under the tray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass95,709 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,709 miles
    Test number
    928715360502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,447 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,447 miles
    Test number
    146626935048
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail90,447 miles (+7,004)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,447 miles
    Test number
    349636035003
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass83,443 miles (+8,754)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,443 miles
    Test number
    719678034034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,689 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,689 miles
    Test number
    159197733003
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnable to tilt foward osf seat

  23. Pass74,689 miles (+7,766)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,689 miles
    Test number
    775077033063
    • NoteUnable to tilt foward osf seat

  24. Pass66,923 miles (+12,343)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,923 miles
    Test number
    748413432031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,580 miles (+18,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,580 miles
    Test number
    165238131011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass36,156 miles (+14,255)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,156 miles
    Test number
    192676830039
    • NoteFront brake discs becomming worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre becomming low

  27. Pass21,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,901 miles
    Test number
    322100749048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 WPW

Does LR55 WPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 WPW expired on 29 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WPW?
The MOT on LR55 WPW expired on 29 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 WPW done?
LR55 WPW was recorded at 146,205 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 7,434 miles a year.
Has LR55 WPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WPW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 WPW 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 WPW find?
LR55 WPW passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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