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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LR55 YTKMOT history

LR55 YTK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 195,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

LR55 YTK silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2022
Mileage
195,129 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 YTK
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
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 YTK was last recorded at 195,129 miles on 17 Aug 2022, 8,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,988 miles · 16 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
8,141 miles
Average per year
10,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 195,129 miles
  • 2021 – 186,988 miles
  • 2020 – 183,070 miles
  • 2019 – 174,679 miles
  • 2018 – 166,961 miles
  • 2017 – 158,267 miles
  • 2016 – 143,406 miles
  • 2015 – 120,023 miles
  • 2014 – 94,491 miles
  • 2013 – 90,061 miles
  • 2012 – 83,846 miles
  • 2011 – 79,882 miles
  • 2010 – 74,837 miles
  • 2009 – 67,850 miles
  • 2008 – 52,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail195,129 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both front tyres worn on shoulders

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail195,129 miles (+8,141)3 dangerous9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,129 miles
    Test number
    628585053293
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass186,988 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    186,988 miles
    Test number
    992421396982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail186,988 miles (+3,918)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,988 miles
    Test number
    460656780598
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass183,070 miles (+8,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    183,070 miles
    Test number
    461851493881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass174,679 miles (+7,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    174,679 miles
    Test number
    582114464973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass166,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    166,961 miles
    Test number
    811201114854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail166,961 miles (+8,694)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,961 miles
    Test number
    341721948007
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  8. Pass158,267 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    158,267 miles
    Test number
    410813984396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on shoulders

  9. Fail158,263 miles (+14,857)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,263 miles
    Test number
    960683454140
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on shoulders

  10. Pass143,406 miles (+23,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,406 miles
    Test number
    350605699199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of components

  11. Pass120,023 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    120,023 miles
    Test number
    399382545174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres slight wear on edges

  12. Fail120,023 miles (+25,532)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,023 miles
    Test number
    217892045420
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres slight wear on edges

  13. Pass94,491 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,491 miles
    Test number
    908303344138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,489 miles (+4,428)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,489 miles
    Test number
    276150244498
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass90,061 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,061 miles
    Test number
    406209483109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail90,032 miles (+6,186)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,032 miles
    Test number
    109603783191
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass83,846 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,846 miles
    Test number
    858812892144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,843 miles (+3,961)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,843 miles
    Test number
    709941392185
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass79,882 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,882 miles
    Test number
    746282291164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,837 miles (+6,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,837 miles
    Test number
    691136370156
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass67,850 miles (+15,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,850 miles
    Test number
    413152249346
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass52,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,031 miles
    Test number
    714742228324
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR55 YTK

Does LR55 YTK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 YTK expired on 15 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 YTK?
The MOT on LR55 YTK expired on 15 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 YTK done?
LR55 YTK was recorded at 195,129 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 10,410 miles a year.
Has LR55 YTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 YTK has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 YTK 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 YTK find?
LR55 YTK failed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; offside front suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached; offside front suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached, and 15 more.

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