
Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
LS55 CPYMOT history
LS55 CPY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 225,093 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 225,093 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 13,122 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 CPY
- 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
- 17 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 CPY was last recorded at 225,093 miles on 14 Sept 2023, 3,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 221,270 miles · 13 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,823 miles
- Average per year
- 13,122 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 225,093 miles
- 2022 – 221,270 miles
- 2021 – 217,920 miles
- 2020 – 214,793 miles
- 2019 – 203,863 miles
- 2018 – 188,875 miles
- 2017 – 173,120 miles
- 2016 – 159,316 miles
- 2014 – 137,445 miles
- 2013 – 120,825 miles
- 2012 – 101,726 miles
- 2011 – 84,700 miles
- 2010 – 67,594 miles
- 2009 – 48,495 miles
- 2008 – 30,915 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
General under Body corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass225,093 miles (+3,823)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 225,093 miles
- Test number
- 276879399655
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass221,270 miles (+68)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 221,270 miles
- Test number
- 977491209855
- AdvisoryGeneral under Body corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail221,202 miles (+3,282)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,202 miles
- Test number
- 429261228561
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt 'folded webbing' type load limiter deployed (7.1.3 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral under Body corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass217,920 miles (+41)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 217,920 miles
- Test number
- 452255161973
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank covered with undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear covered with undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Underbody corroded
Fail217,879 miles (+8)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,879 miles
- Test number
- 686760820759
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Both side (marked (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Underbody corroded
Fail217,871 miles (+3,078)2 dangerous8 major3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,871 miles
- Test number
- 675059209588
- 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))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding Also slight fluctation (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Slight fluctation (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass214,793 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 214,793 miles
- Test number
- 634187346446
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryRear under body corroded
Fail214,777 miles (+10,914)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,777 miles
- Test number
- 803337150840
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryRear under body corroded
Pass203,863 miles (+164)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 203,863 miles
- Test number
- 629702733595
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail203,699 miles (+14,824)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,699 miles
- Test number
- 395396999741
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass188,875 miles (+15,755)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 188,875 miles
- Test number
- 612525813261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear suspenshion parts and subframe slightly corroded
Pass173,120 miles (+13,804)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 173,120 miles
- Test number
- 718043736838
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass159,316 miles (+21,871)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 159,316 miles
- Test number
- 679193600238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,445 miles (+16,620)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 137,445 miles
- Test number
- 228962434358
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass120,825 miles (+19,099)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 120,825 miles
- Test number
- 328679813371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,726 miles (+17,026)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 101,726 miles
- Test number
- 675535022335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,700 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 84,700 miles
- Test number
- 909614731314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,645 miles (+17,051)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,645 miles
- Test number
- 179692531346
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass67,594 miles (+19,099)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 67,594 miles
- Test number
- 250560630359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,495 miles (+17,580)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 48,495 miles
- Test number
- 572564429354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,915 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 30,915 miles
- Test number
- 902081838304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 CPY
- Does LS55 CPY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 CPY expired on 13 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 CPY?
- The MOT on LS55 CPY expired on 13 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 CPY done?
- LS55 CPY was recorded at 225,093 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2023, an average of 13,122 miles a year.
- Has LS55 CPY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 CPY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS55 CPY 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 CPY find?
- LS55 CPY passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2023 with 11 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both side; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side; general under body corroded, and 8 more.
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