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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 FDOMOT history

LS55 FDO is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 199,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LS55 FDO blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
199,906 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FDO
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
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FDO was last recorded at 199,906 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 2,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,145 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,761 miles
Average per year
7,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,906 miles
  • 2025 – 197,145 miles
  • 2024 – 182,739 miles
  • 2023 – 173,507 miles
  • 2022 – 168,279 miles
  • 2021 – 164,008 miles
  • 2020 – 160,341 miles
  • 2019 – 155,829 miles
  • 2018 – 150,808 miles
  • 2017 – 144,959 miles
  • 2016 – 141,930 miles
  • 2015 – 136,534 miles
  • 2014 – 128,570 miles
  • 2013 – 119,409 miles
  • 2012 – 111,842 miles
  • 2011 – 99,070 miles
  • 2010 – 87,046 miles
  • 2009 – 77,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,906 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays & covers

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,906 miles (+2,761)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    199,906 miles
    Test number
    122312471461
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & covers

  2. Pass197,145 miles (+14,406)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    197,145 miles
    Test number
    509375517181
    • MinorNearside 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass182,739 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    182,739 miles
    Test number
    902775379186
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Fail182,737 miles (+9,230)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,737 miles
    Test number
    466213799807
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass173,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    173,507 miles
    Test number
    503648122106
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail173,507 miles (+5,228)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,507 miles
    Test number
    252820366015
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass168,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    168,279 miles
    Test number
    672412625814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail168,279 miles (+4,271)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,279 miles
    Test number
    569243495762
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass164,008 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    164,008 miles
    Test number
    527700681451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,341 miles (+4,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    160,341 miles
    Test number
    921433177562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass155,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    155,829 miles
    Test number
    730731036459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail155,829 miles (+5,021)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,829 miles
    Test number
    437747602026
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass150,808 miles (+5,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    150,808 miles
    Test number
    331187894343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass144,959 miles (+3,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    144,959 miles
    Test number
    842758726036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass141,930 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    141,930 miles
    Test number
    762981858725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,534 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,534 miles
    Test number
    117667585053
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  17. Pass136,534 miles (+7,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    136,534 miles
    Test number
    348357985051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass128,570 miles (+9,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    128,570 miles
    Test number
    558161884082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass119,409 miles (+7,567)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    119,409 miles
    Test number
    799915023021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,842 miles (+12,772)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    111,842 miles
    Test number
    438150532003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,070 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    99,070 miles
    Test number
    327236741021
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail99,068 miles (+12,022)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,068 miles
    Test number
    107175741494
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass87,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    87,046 miles
    Test number
    863696330099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail87,046 miles (+9,306)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,046 miles
    Test number
    414016130097
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass77,740 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,740 miles
    Test number
    232854739007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail77,698 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    112420739029
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 FDO

Does LS55 FDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 FDO is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FDO?
The MOT on LS55 FDO is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 FDO done?
LS55 FDO was recorded at 199,906 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 7,160 miles a year.
Has LS55 FDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FDO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 FDO 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 FDO find?
LS55 FDO passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip, and 9 more.

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