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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 FCXMOT history

LS55 FCX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 217,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

LS55 FCX silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2025
Mileage
217,600 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FCX was last recorded at 217,600 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 18,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,251 miles · 4 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
18,349 miles
Average per year
9,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 217,600 miles
  • 2022 – 199,251 miles
  • 2021 – 188,737 miles
  • 2020 – 179,503 miles
  • 2019 – 171,147 miles
  • 2018 – 161,109 miles
  • 2017 – 155,300 miles
  • 2016 – 149,250 miles
  • 2015 – 143,732 miles
  • 2014 – 131,484 miles
  • 2013 – 120,641 miles
  • 2012 – 111,940 miles
  • 2011 – 101,609 miles
  • 2010 – 93,530 miles
  • 2009 – 85,474 miles
  • 2008 – 67,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,600 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,600 miles (+18,349)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    217,600 miles
    Test number
    558778993278
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass199,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    199,251 miles
    Test number
    306164614465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail199,251 miles (+10,514)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,251 miles
    Test number
    345374171599
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass188,737 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    188,737 miles
    Test number
    965708847031
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail188,735 miles (+1)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,735 miles
    Test number
    772285945944
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail188,734 miles (+9,231)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,734 miles
    Test number
    590248504465
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass179,503 miles (+8,356)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    179,503 miles
    Test number
    856801552178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass171,147 miles (+10,038)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,147 miles
    Test number
    817687706503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    161,109 miles
    Test number
    316266764168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail161,108 miles (+5,808)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,108 miles
    Test number
    571280097922
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass155,300 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    155,300 miles
    Test number
    357745985306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,250 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    149,250 miles
    Test number
    108143338575
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail149,248 miles (+5,516)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,248 miles
    Test number
    419467451056
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass143,732 miles (+12,248)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    143,732 miles
    Test number
    619422067614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,484 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    131,484 miles
    Test number
    345864084295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail131,283 miles (+10,642)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,283 miles
    Test number
    859657074203
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass120,641 miles (+8,701)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,641 miles
    Test number
    388785483459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    111,940 miles
    Test number
    795173082228
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail111,940 miles (+10,331)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,940 miles
    Test number
    879293882248
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass101,609 miles (+8,079)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,609 miles
    Test number
    398606561477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,530 miles (+8,056)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    93,530 miles
    Test number
    764305370203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,474 miles (+17,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    85,474 miles
    Test number
    862353479236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass67,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,855 miles
    Test number
    213349018346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,855 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,855 miles
    Test number
    421769718315
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 FCX

Does LS55 FCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 FCX expired on 3 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FCX?
The MOT on LS55 FCX expired on 3 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 FCX done?
LS55 FCX was recorded at 217,600 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 9,786 miles a year.
Has LS55 FCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FCX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 FCX 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 FCX find?
LS55 FCX passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres.

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