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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 CWLMOT history

LS55 CWL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 195,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LS55 CWL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
195,118 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 CWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 CWL was last recorded at 195,118 miles on 1 May 2026, 4,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,851 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,267 miles
Average per year
9,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,118 miles
  • 2025 – 190,851 miles
  • 2023 – 188,783 miles
  • 2022 – 186,728 miles
  • 2021 – 180,711 miles
  • 2019 – 171,426 miles
  • 2018 – 158,180 miles
  • 2017 – 148,839 miles
  • 2016 – 132,445 miles
  • 2015 – 120,555 miles
  • 2014 – 108,069 miles
  • 2013 – 95,319 miles
  • 2012 – 82,999 miles
  • 2011 – 69,897 miles
  • 2010 – 53,853 miles
  • 2008 – 29,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,118 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front tyres worn on outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,118 miles (+4,267)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    195,118 miles
    Test number
    248238097618
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass190,851 miles (+2,068)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    190,851 miles
    Test number
    967532189600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim edge has a slight bend (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass188,783 miles (+2,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    188,783 miles
    Test number
    382707715004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass186,728 miles (+6,017)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    186,728 miles
    Test number
    560998425774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass180,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    180,711 miles
    Test number
    771076937496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack tie rod arm has very slight play in inner joint

  6. Fail180,711 miles (+9,285)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,711 miles
    Test number
    961085407851
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack tie rod arm has very slight play in inner joint

  7. Pass171,426 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,426 miles
    Test number
    982864722105
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail171,426 miles (+13,246)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,426 miles
    Test number
    614994122963
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass158,180 miles (+9,341)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    158,180 miles
    Test number
    913403645731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,839 miles (+16,394)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    148,839 miles
    Test number
    747694124934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,445 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,445 miles
    Test number
    977579422572
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edges

  12. Fail132,414 miles (+11,859)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,414 miles
    Test number
    900930222836
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edges

  13. Pass120,555 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    120,555 miles
    Test number
    795396095133
    • NoteEML On

  14. Fail120,554 miles (+12,485)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,554 miles
    Test number
    738015495185
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEML On

  15. Pass108,069 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,069 miles
    Test number
    526009394118
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail108,069 miles (+12,750)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,069 miles
    Test number
    487459494110
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass95,319 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,319 miles
    Test number
    988999403199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear 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

  18. Fail95,319 miles (+12,320)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,319 miles
    Test number
    519339103161
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear 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

  19. Fail82,999 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,999 miles
    Test number
    257886912123
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass82,999 miles (+13,102)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,999 miles
    Test number
    925746312188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,897 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,897 miles
    Test number
    837601011135
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge and cut to sidewall

  22. Fail69,897 miles (+16,044)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,897 miles
    Test number
    296521311415
    • FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge and cut to sidewall

  23. Pass53,853 miles (+24,337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,853 miles
    Test number
    171100720140
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  24. Pass29,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,516 miles
    Test number
    474445628347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 CWL

Does LS55 CWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 CWL is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 CWL?
The MOT on LS55 CWL is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 CWL done?
LS55 CWL was recorded at 195,118 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 9,494 miles a year.
Has LS55 CWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 CWL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 CWL 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 CWL find?
LS55 CWL passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s.

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