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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LS55 EFEMOT history

LS55 EFE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.

LS55 EFE blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2026
Mileage
147,126 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EFE was last recorded at 147,126 miles on 21 Feb 2025, 3,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
144,091 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,035 miles
Average per year
6,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,126 miles
  • 2024 – 144,091 miles
  • 2023 – 141,125 miles
  • 2022 – 137,008 miles
  • 2021 – 132,330 miles
  • 2020 – 128,690 miles
  • 2019 – 120,522 miles
  • 2018 – 113,124 miles
  • 2017 – 105,692 miles
  • 2016 – 98,457 miles
  • 2015 – 91,631 miles
  • 2014 – 85,236 miles
  • 2013 – 77,801 miles
  • 2012 – 71,334 miles
  • 2011 – 63,826 miles
  • 2010 – 53,363 miles
  • 2009 – 40,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,126 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,126 miles (+3,035)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    147,126 miles
    Test number
    621886536083
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 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. Pass144,091 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    144,091 miles
    Test number
    225490495143
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail144,090 miles (+2,965)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,090 miles
    Test number
    520395059824
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass141,125 miles (+4,117)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,125 miles
    Test number
    156610194322
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass137,008 miles (+4,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,008 miles
    Test number
    850557325758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass132,330 miles (+3,640)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,330 miles
    Test number
    374179445536
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass128,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,690 miles
    Test number
    810011130346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,690 miles (+8,168)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,690 miles
    Test number
    685403234993
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass120,522 miles (+7,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,522 miles
    Test number
    710909759690
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass113,124 miles (+7,432)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,124 miles
    Test number
    125972930893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,692 miles (+7,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,692 miles
    Test number
    285665685391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass98,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,457 miles
    Test number
    501294532580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,456 miles (+6,825)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,456 miles
    Test number
    353090181659
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass91,631 miles (+6,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,631 miles
    Test number
    815813415028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass85,236 miles (+7,435)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,236 miles
    Test number
    188193114482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,801 miles (+6,467)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    876521613061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  17. Pass71,334 miles (+7,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,334 miles
    Test number
    149496112085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass63,826 miles (+10,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    536037621034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass53,363 miles (+13,273)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,363 miles
    Test number
    191226220454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,090 miles
    Test number
    211734119054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 EFE

Does LS55 EFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 EFE expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EFE?
The MOT on LS55 EFE expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 EFE done?
LS55 EFE was recorded at 147,126 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2025, an average of 6,647 miles a year.
Has LS55 EFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EFE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 EFE 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 EFE find?
LS55 EFE passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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