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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 CUHMOT history

LS55 CUH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 150,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LS55 CUH black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2024
Mileage
150,697 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 CUH
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
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 CUH was last recorded at 150,697 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,044 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
653 miles
Average per year
6,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,697 miles
  • 2023 – 150,044 miles
  • 2022 – 146,666 miles
  • 2021 – 141,953 miles
  • 2020 – 138,076 miles
  • 2019 – 135,345 miles
  • 2018 – 132,288 miles
  • 2017 – 123,387 miles
  • 2016 – 112,964 miles
  • 2015 – 100,226 miles
  • 2014 – 84,632 miles
  • 2013 – 70,101 miles
  • 2012 – 62,149 miles
  • 2011 – 53,938 miles
  • 2010 – 44,950 miles
  • 2009 – 39,410 miles
  • 2008 – 30,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,697 miles
  • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,697 miles (+653)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,697 miles
    Test number
    646610295021
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    150,044 miles
    Test number
    793928800433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail150,044 miles (+3,378)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,044 miles
    Test number
    794367900485
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass146,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,666 miles
    Test number
    521831206866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,666 miles (+4,713)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,666 miles
    Test number
    928782187208
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear position (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass141,953 miles (+3,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,953 miles
    Test number
    159691557565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,076 miles (+2,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,076 miles
    Test number
    812012804505
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass135,345 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,345 miles
    Test number
    865706971993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,340 miles (+3,052)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,340 miles
    Test number
    810185304389
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass132,288 miles (+8,901)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    132,288 miles
    Test number
    151935462015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,387 miles (+10,423)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,387 miles
    Test number
    146122958408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,964 miles (+12,738)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,964 miles
    Test number
    409961655872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    713197015985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,226 miles (+15,594)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    660914649793
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  15. Fail84,632 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,632 miles
    Test number
    306324294249
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass84,632 miles (+14,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,632 miles
    Test number
    817534994202
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass70,101 miles (+7,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,101 miles
    Test number
    769958583282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail62,149 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,149 miles
    Test number
    208228302317
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  19. Pass62,149 miles (+8,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,149 miles
    Test number
    699828702342
    • 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)

  20. Pass53,938 miles (+8,988)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,938 miles
    Test number
    579404601369
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass44,950 miles (+5,540)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,950 miles
    Test number
    524980710318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,410 miles (+8,642)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,410 miles
    Test number
    492527219438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,768 miles
    Test number
    970111058325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 CUH

Does LS55 CUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 CUH expired on 14 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 CUH?
The MOT on LS55 CUH expired on 14 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 CUH done?
LS55 CUH was recorded at 150,697 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 6,961 miles a year.
Has LS55 CUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 CUH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 CUH 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 CUH find?
LS55 CUH failed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens seriously defective both sides; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 5 more.

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