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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.

LS55 FCU blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass183,432 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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
  20. 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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