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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 FBDMOT history

LS55 FBD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LS55 FBD black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
154,133 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FBD
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
27 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FBD was last recorded at 154,133 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 3,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,483 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,650 miles
Average per year
6,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,133 miles
  • 2024 – 150,483 miles
  • 2023 – 142,547 miles
  • 2022 – 132,508 miles
  • 2021 – 132,432 miles
  • 2020 – 129,062 miles
  • 2019 – 124,260 miles
  • 2018 – 119,027 miles
  • 2017 – 115,064 miles
  • 2016 – 100,334 miles
  • 2015 – 83,092 miles
  • 2014 – 74,139 miles
  • 2013 – 68,380 miles
  • 2012 – 64,789 miles
  • 2011 – 60,385 miles
  • 2010 – 55,523 miles
  • 2009 – 50,976 miles
  • 2008 – 45,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,133 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,133 miles (+3,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,133 miles
    Test number
    999362839383
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass150,483 miles (+7,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,483 miles
    Test number
    872856538905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass142,547 miles (+10,039)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    142,547 miles
    Test number
    372285714366
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass132,508 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    132,508 miles
    Test number
    545453027733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,432 miles (+3,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,432 miles
    Test number
    442684431428
    • 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))
  6. Pass129,062 miles (+4,802)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,062 miles
    Test number
    208574760249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,260 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,260 miles
    Test number
    113220439197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,258 miles (+5,231)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,258 miles
    Test number
    112181012595
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass119,027 miles (+3,963)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,027 miles
    Test number
    382403119344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,064 miles (+14,730)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,064 miles
    Test number
    706304569336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,334 miles
    Test number
    332256087125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,334 miles (+17,242)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,334 miles
    Test number
    808747312086
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Pass83,092 miles (+8,953)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,092 miles
    Test number
    143667703380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,139 miles (+5,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,139 miles
    Test number
    927810364257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass68,380 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,380 miles
    Test number
    337670773281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,789 miles (+4,404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,789 miles
    Test number
    998113032332
    • NoteN/s/r coil spring end damage
  17. Pass60,385 miles (+4,862)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,385 miles
    Test number
    705241321384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,523 miles (+4,547)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,523 miles
    Test number
    611063220379
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Pass50,976 miles (+5,971)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,976 miles
    Test number
    492664739493
    • NoteFront tyre tread edges low.
  20. Pass45,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,005 miles
    Test number
    913583628382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 FBD

Does LS55 FBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 FBD is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FBD?
The MOT on LS55 FBD is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 FBD done?
LS55 FBD was recorded at 154,133 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,426 miles a year.
Has LS55 FBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FBD has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LS55 FBD 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 FBD find?
LS55 FBD passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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