
Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
LS55 FCUMOT history
LS55 FCU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 183,432 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 183,432 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,352 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 FCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 25 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 FCU was last recorded at 183,432 miles on 8 Nov 2021, 12,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 171,121 miles · 7 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 12,311 miles
- Average per year
- 6,352 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 183,432 miles
- 2020 – 171,121 miles
- 2019 – 170,904 miles
- 2018 – 167,593 miles
- 2017 – 165,077 miles
- 2016 – 159,204 miles
- 2015 – 145,931 miles
- 2014 – 138,127 miles
- 2012 – 132,615 miles
- 2011 – 124,362 miles
- 2010 – 116,391 miles
- 2009 – 109,564 miles
- 2008 – 100,987 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,432 miles (+12,311)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 183,432 miles
- Test number
- 230924810012
- AdvisoryRear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass171,121 miles (+2)2 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 171,121 miles
- Test number
- 641675612350
- MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside - ( worn / dry wiped ) (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner outer offside and nearside all worn slight - ( mist / dry wiped ) (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement Brake pressure/vacuum build up slow - ( slight soft / spongy ) (1.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - ( in areas ) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( slight ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly service brake and parking brake binding / slight - require attention ) (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - ( brake disc cover corroded / brake caliper sticking slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /upper lower / inner outer - ( all worn / cracked - slight movement ) (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn - ( uneven wear ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both - ( Coil spring worn / required soon ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all worn / cracked - ( Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all - ( Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail171,119 miles (+215)2 dangerous7 major2 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,119 miles
- Test number
- 257903997333
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users 2 bottles of treatments added (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced - ( sill ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced - ( sill ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside - ( worn / dry wiped ) (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner outer offside and nearside all worn slight - ( mist / dry wiped ) (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement Brake pressure/vacuum build up slow - ( slight soft / spongy ) (1.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - ( in areas ) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( slight ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly service brake and parking brake binding / slight - require attention ) (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - ( brake disc cover corroded / brake caliper sticking slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /upper lower / inner outer - ( all worn / cracked - slight movement ) (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn - ( uneven wear ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both - ( Coil spring worn / required soon ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all worn / cracked - ( Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all - ( Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass170,904 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 170,904 miles
- Test number
- 267312366952
- AdvisoryNearside Front jacking rubber missing and sill corroded
Fail170,901 miles (+3,308)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,901 miles
- Test number
- 826412737602
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front jacking rubber missing and sill corroded
Pass167,593 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 167,593 miles
- Test number
- 625757438223
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail167,591 miles (+2,514)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,591 miles
- Test number
- 718619533678
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass165,077 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 165,077 miles
- Test number
- 136066274520
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail165,076 miles (+5,872)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,076 miles
- Test number
- 155274450265
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlight (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded
Pass159,204 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 159,204 miles
- Test number
- 130140002328
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail159,195 miles (+13,264)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,195 miles
- Test number
- 741048551829
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass145,931 miles (+7,804)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 145,931 miles
- Test number
- 387276705078
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass138,127 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 138,127 miles
- Test number
- 186952404012
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail138,126 miles (+5,511)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,126 miles
- Test number
- 855302504037
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass132,615 miles (+1)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 132,615 miles
- Test number
- 358474232374
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail132,614 miles (+8,252)5 failures8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,614 miles
- Test number
- 849063332385
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass124,362 miles (+7,971)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 124,362 miles
- Test number
- 607191961365
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass116,391 miles (+6,827)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 116,391 miles
- Test number
- 744403430333
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,564 miles (+8,577)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 109,564 miles
- Test number
- 513644339309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAnti slip ruber slightly deterieated
Pass100,987 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 100,987 miles
- Test number
- 490400228386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 FCU
- Does LS55 FCU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 FCU expired on 7 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 FCU?
- The MOT on LS55 FCU expired on 7 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 FCU done?
- LS55 FCU was recorded at 183,432 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2021, an average of 6,352 miles a year.
- Has LS55 FCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 FCU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS55 FCU 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 FCU find?
- LS55 FCU passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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