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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 FDCMOT history

LS55 FDC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2023.

LS55 FDC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2024
Mileage
129,013 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FDC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FDC was last recorded at 129,013 miles on 7 Jan 2023, 5,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,876 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
5,137 miles
Average per year
7,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,013 miles
  • 2021 – 123,876 miles
  • 2020 – 119,754 miles
  • 2019 – 115,721 miles
  • 2018 – 110,475 miles
  • 2017 – 103,915 miles
  • 2016 – 95,721 miles
  • 2015 – 88,505 miles
  • 2014 – 82,188 miles
  • 2013 – 76,516 miles
  • 2012 – 70,113 miles
  • 2011 – 59,041 miles
  • 2010 – 49,474 miles
  • 2009 – 36,918 miles
  • 2008 – 27,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,013 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Suspension bushes worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,013 miles (+5,137)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    129,013 miles
    Test number
    882880438137
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass123,876 miles (+4,122)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    123,876 miles
    Test number
    686556668194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,754 miles (+4,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,754 miles
    Test number
    234075754513
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass115,721 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,721 miles
    Test number
    480405282096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,475 miles (+6,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    110,475 miles
    Test number
    908025101185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass103,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,915 miles
    Test number
    804628643120
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes worn

  7. Fail103,915 miles (+123)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,915 miles
    Test number
    659227834116
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes worn

  8. Fail103,792 miles (+8,071)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,792 miles
    Test number
    797417249275
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight colomn joint (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryEngine seems to run fast
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes worn

  9. Pass95,721 miles (+7,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,721 miles
    Test number
    309389044936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust fittings corroding

  10. Pass88,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,505 miles
    Test number
    211454553002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Fail88,505 miles (+6,317)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,505 miles
    Test number
    766540625557
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass82,188 miles (+5,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,188 miles
    Test number
    879249224322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass76,516 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    197717623373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail76,516 miles (+6,403)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    368317423335
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass70,113 miles (+11,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,113 miles
    Test number
    808352422367
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,041 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,041 miles
    Test number
    459528801435
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn.
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in tread but not enough to reach cords.
    • NoteService light on.

  17. Fail59,041 miles (+9,567)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,041 miles
    Test number
    905778101392
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in tread but not enough to reach cords.
    • NoteService light on.

  18. Pass49,474 miles (+12,556)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,474 miles
    Test number
    440890920387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,918 miles (+9,535)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,918 miles
    Test number
    144081429386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,383 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,383 miles
    Test number
    561562628306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail27,340 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,340 miles
    Test number
    804080728395
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre worn on the edge and sidewall perished

Questions about LS55 FDC

Does LS55 FDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 FDC expired on 6 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FDC?
The MOT on LS55 FDC expired on 6 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 FDC done?
LS55 FDC was recorded at 129,013 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2023, an average of 7,189 miles a year.
Has LS55 FDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FDC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on LS55 FDC 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 FDC find?
LS55 FDC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 10 more.

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