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Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 FCJMOT history

LS55 FCJ is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 306,543 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

LS55 FCJ grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
306,543 km
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
25,288 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FCJ was last recorded at 306,543 km on 1 Nov 2025, 25,444 km more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
281,099 km · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
25,444 km
Average per year
25,288 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 306,543 km
  • 2024 – 281,099 km
  • 2021 – 208,301 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass306,543 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass306,543 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    306,543 km
    Test number
    431977461233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail306,543 km (+25,444)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,543 km
    Test number
    559636076133
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass281,099 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    281,099 km
    Test number
    665562071585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass155,170 miles (+14,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,170 miles
    Test number
    228465370885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm ball joint (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass140,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,205 miles
    Test number
    560594848229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass208,301 km (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    208,301 km
    Test number
    623084531697
    • 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))
  7. Fail208,300 km1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,300 km
    Test number
    353455979868
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  8. Pass119,936 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,936 miles
    Test number
    873588652783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,905 miles (+9,154)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,905 miles
    Test number
    417754637998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,751 miles (+8,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,751 miles
    Test number
    507815825036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass96,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,850 miles
    Test number
    870909504196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,850 miles (+12,261)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,850 miles
    Test number
    418329966585
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass84,589 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,589 miles
    Test number
    519026893290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,442 miles (+2,552)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,442 miles
    Test number
    501744164130
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass81,890 miles (+5,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,890 miles
    Test number
    547177262434
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass76,822 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,822 miles
    Test number
    738374224349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,084 miles (+7,693)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,084 miles
    Test number
    487522033389
    • NoteNsf tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteRear tyres 3mm
  18. Pass63,391 miles (+6,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,391 miles
    Test number
    877712832319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  19. Pass56,681 miles (+7,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,681 miles
    Test number
    468525821472
    • 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)
  20. Pass49,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,376 miles
    Test number
    114697230375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  21. Fail49,376 miles (+8,435)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,376 miles
    Test number
    680007830383
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  22. Pass40,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,941 miles
    Test number
    252231329386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,933 miles (+7,736)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,933 miles
    Test number
    832031129384
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass33,197 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,197 miles
    Test number
    611549728319
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front brake discs lipped

Questions about LS55 FCJ

Does LS55 FCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 FCJ is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FCJ?
The MOT on LS55 FCJ is valid until 6 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 FCJ done?
LS55 FCJ was recorded at 306,543 km at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 25,288 km a year.
Has LS55 FCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FCJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 FCJ 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 FCJ find?
LS55 FCJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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