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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 BTYMOT history

LS55 BTY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 261,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LS55 BTY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
261,423 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BTY
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
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BTY was last recorded at 261,423 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
261,369 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
10,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 261,423 miles
  • 2025 – 255,877 miles
  • 2024 – 249,419 miles
  • 2023 – 242,380 miles
  • 2022 – 231,405 miles
  • 2021 – 222,976 miles
  • 2019 – 215,802 miles
  • 2018 – 209,982 miles
  • 2017 – 201,680 miles
  • 2016 – 194,633 miles
  • 2015 – 186,503 miles
  • 2014 – 170,606 miles
  • 2013 – 156,605 miles
  • 2011 – 131,542 miles
  • 2010 – 111,752 miles
  • 2009 – 100,177 miles
  • 2008 – 76,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,423 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass261,423 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    261,423 miles
    Test number
    242438917673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail261,369 miles (+5,492)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,369 miles
    Test number
    822024242572
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass255,877 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    255,877 miles
    Test number
    669692788461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail255,771 miles (+6,352)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,771 miles
    Test number
    849609840107
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass249,419 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    249,419 miles
    Test number
    996125738499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass242,380 miles (+10,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    242,380 miles
    Test number
    252684042436
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass231,405 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    231,405 miles
    Test number
    640067181704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail231,223 miles (+8,247)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,223 miles
    Test number
    955221480466
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass222,976 miles (+7,174)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    222,976 miles
    Test number
    482214604115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass215,802 miles (+5,820)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    215,802 miles
    Test number
    600697977100
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  11. Pass209,982 miles (+8,302)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    209,982 miles
    Test number
    691311043363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass201,680 miles (+7,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    201,680 miles
    Test number
    414993086824
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass194,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    194,633 miles
    Test number
    203515683566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail194,633 miles (+8,130)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,633 miles
    Test number
    358900075227
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass186,503 miles (+15,897)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    186,503 miles
    Test number
    868697115090
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass170,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    170,606 miles
    Test number
    106078114019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail170,606 miles (+14,001)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,606 miles
    Test number
    436978014031
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass156,605 miles (+25,063)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    156,605 miles
    Test number
    368118003095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp lens broken.
    • NoteRear discs worn and lipped.

  19. Pass131,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    131,542 miles
    Test number
    407058911458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail131,540 miles (+19,788)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,540 miles
    Test number
    536458611308
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass111,752 miles (+11,575)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    111,752 miles
    Test number
    774404230368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,177 miles (+23,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    100,177 miles
    Test number
    680770819363
    • 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)

  23. Pass76,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,256 miles
    Test number
    561244928373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 BTY

Does LS55 BTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 BTY is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BTY?
The MOT on LS55 BTY is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 BTY done?
LS55 BTY was recorded at 261,423 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 10,711 miles a year.
Has LS55 BTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BTY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 BTY 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 LS55 BTY find?
LS55 BTY passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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