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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 FEVMOT history

LS55 FEV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LS55 FEV black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,540 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FEV was last recorded at 86,540 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,060 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,480 miles
Average per year
3,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,540 miles
  • 2025 – 85,060 miles
  • 2024 – 84,195 miles
  • 2023 – 83,313 miles
  • 2022 – 81,689 miles
  • 2021 – 79,107 miles
  • 2020 – 78,036 miles
  • 2019 – 74,964 miles
  • 2018 – 72,013 miles
  • 2017 – 69,387 miles
  • 2016 – 65,828 miles
  • 2015 – 61,585 miles
  • 2014 – 58,202 miles
  • 2013 – 52,161 miles
  • 2012 – 46,465 miles
  • 2011 – 39,570 miles
  • 2010 – 35,302 miles
  • 2008 – 25,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,540 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,540 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,540 miles
    Test number
    686562642447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,060 miles (+865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,060 miles
    Test number
    843071667428
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass84,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,195 miles
    Test number
    619460964928
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail84,195 miles (+882)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,195 miles
    Test number
    502332741982
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass83,313 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,313 miles
    Test number
    666503570554
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail83,310 miles (+1,621)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,310 miles
    Test number
    841444995206
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass81,689 miles (+2,582)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,689 miles
    Test number
    668526773662
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,107 miles (+1,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,107 miles
    Test number
    128857992393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

  9. Pass78,036 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,036 miles
    Test number
    482797360686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail77,982 miles (+29)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,982 miles
    Test number
    829051409095
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail77,953 miles (+2,989)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,953 miles
    Test number
    770844339173
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,964 miles (+73)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,964 miles
    Test number
    330368446890
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail74,891 miles (+2,878)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,891 miles
    Test number
    556798903424
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass72,013 miles (+2,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,013 miles
    Test number
    672599188672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass69,387 miles (+241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,387 miles
    Test number
    307017588038
    • AdvisoryEML warning lamp on

  16. Fail69,146 miles (+3,318)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,146 miles
    Test number
    701073579414
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEML warning lamp on

  17. Pass65,828 miles (+4,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,828 miles
    Test number
    643986643315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,585 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,585 miles
    Test number
    435336585060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,202 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,202 miles
    Test number
    948049904221
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail58,199 miles (+1,800)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,199 miles
    Test number
    636179504265
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass56,399 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,399 miles
    Test number
    549414844087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,161 miles
    Test number
    236196063055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,161 miles (+5,696)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,161 miles
    Test number
    758576863030
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  24. Pass46,465 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,465 miles
    Test number
    169025552450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,570 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,570 miles
    Test number
    105883051085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,302 miles (+9,463)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,302 miles
    Test number
    890330530065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGLE TREAD DEPTH LIMIT RECOMEND REPLACMENT
    • NoteComplete plastic under cover fitted
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall cut

  27. Pass25,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,839 miles
    Test number
    440077818380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 FEV

Does LS55 FEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 FEV is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FEV?
The MOT on LS55 FEV is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 FEV done?
LS55 FEV was recorded at 86,540 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 3,384 miles a year.
Has LS55 FEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FEV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 FEV 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 FEV find?
LS55 FEV passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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