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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LR55 YTCMOT history

LR55 YTC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 133,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

LR55 YTC black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,929 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 YTC
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
1 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 YTC was last recorded at 133,929 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,929 miles · 29 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,929 miles
  • 2024 – 133,380 miles
  • 2023 – 130,723 miles
  • 2022 – 130,723 miles
  • 2021 – 129,294 miles
  • 2020 – 127,386 miles
  • 2019 – 116,627 miles
  • 2018 – 104,968 miles
  • 2016 – 96,994 miles
  • 2015 – 62,754 miles
  • 2014 – 51,290 miles
  • 2012 – 48,574 miles
  • 2011 – 44,157 miles
  • 2010 – 39,706 miles
  • 2008 – 34,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,929 miles
  • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidation of both front headlamps-o/s/f and the n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre on the outer central 3/4-Michelin tyre-225/50/R16Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front bumper loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,929 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,929 miles
    Test number
    581483093504
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidation of both front headlamps-o/s/f and the n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre on the outer central 3/4-Michelin tyre-225/50/R16

  2. Fail133,929 miles (+549)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,929 miles
    Test number
    988327928576
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened o/s/r and the n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidation of both front headlamps-o/s/f and the n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre on the outer central 3/4-Michelin tyre-225/50/R16

  3. Pass133,380 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,380 miles
    Test number
    694171794365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail133,379 miles (+292)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,379 miles
    Test number
    249106250661
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,087 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,087 miles
    Test number
    414562993939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail133,087 miles (+2,364)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,087 miles
    Test number
    416125488973
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass130,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,723 miles
    Test number
    876656381857
    • AdvisoryFront bumper loose
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail130,723 miles (+1,195)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,723 miles
    Test number
    568252572392
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Electrical wire rubbing on wheel (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fog lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper loose
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass129,528 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,528 miles
    Test number
    142655913909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail129,511 miles (+217)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,511 miles
    Test number
    234115341822
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass129,294 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,294 miles
    Test number
    961775161230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lens broken

  12. Fail129,286 miles (+1,900)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,286 miles
    Test number
    634955947774
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lens broken

  13. Pass127,386 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,386 miles
    Test number
    439019093536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail127,095 miles (+10,468)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,095 miles
    Test number
    486708680597
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass116,627 miles (+122)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,627 miles
    Test number
    413065108679
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog not working.
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

  16. Fail116,505 miles (+11,537)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,505 miles
    Test number
    299875113504
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has few cuts. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

  17. Pass104,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,968 miles
    Test number
    353798668241
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure

  18. Fail104,968 miles (+7,974)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,968 miles
    Test number
    692729070194
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure

  19. Pass96,994 miles (+15,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,994 miles
    Test number
    377502753214
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass81,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,933 miles
    Test number
    811443862142
    • 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)

  21. Fail81,933 miles (+19,179)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,933 miles
    Test number
    863263294302
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass62,754 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,754 miles
    Test number
    648024025061
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  23. Fail62,754 miles (+11,464)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,754 miles
    Test number
    826014325007
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  24. Pass51,290 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,290 miles
    Test number
    239391824049
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Fail51,288 miles (+2,714)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,288 miles
    Test number
    578321724001
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass48,574 miles (+4,417)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,574 miles
    Test number
    839479552321
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s front & rear tyre sidewalls damaged

  27. Pass44,157 miles (+4,451)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,157 miles
    Test number
    907895451374
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  28. Pass39,706 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,706 miles
    Test number
    422563660455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,745 miles (+4,366)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,745 miles
    Test number
    830206760280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,379 miles
    Test number
    112845908365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 YTC

Does LR55 YTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 YTC is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 YTC?
The MOT on LR55 YTC is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 YTC done?
LR55 YTC was recorded at 133,929 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 5,799 miles a year.
Has LR55 YTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 YTC has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 YTC 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 YTC find?
LR55 YTC passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: brake lever not releasing correctly; front headlamp lens slightly defective oxidation of both front headlamps-o/s/f and the n/s/f; nearside front upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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