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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 FEXMOT history

LS55 FEX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 236,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2021.

LS55 FEX silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2022
Mileage
236,129 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FEX
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
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FEX was last recorded at 236,129 miles on 23 Nov 2021, 4,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Oct 2010: 24,695 miles, lower than 94,516 miles on 23 Oct 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,997 miles · 1 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,132 miles
Average per year
11,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 236,129 miles
  • 2020 – 231,997 miles
  • 2019 – 220,598 miles
  • 2018 – 205,392 miles
  • 2017 – 192,874 miles
  • 2016 – 178,491 miles
  • 2015 – 164,823 miles
  • 2014 – 154,260 miles
  • 2013 – 139,866 miles
  • 2012 – 125,590 miles
  • 2011 – 115,294 miles
  • 2010 – 104,115 miles
  • 2009 – 94,516 miles
  • 2008 – 84,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,129 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,129 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    236,129 miles
    Test number
    150975559279
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail236,129 miles (+4,132)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,129 miles
    Test number
    813208495477
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass231,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    231,997 miles
    Test number
    824177708853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail231,997 miles (+11,399)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,997 miles
    Test number
    459899791775
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front link arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass220,598 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    220,598 miles
    Test number
    375007416610
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front link arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail220,598 miles (+15,206)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,598 miles
    Test number
    384976133280
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front link arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass205,392 miles (+12,518)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    205,392 miles
    Test number
    835819887504
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass192,874 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    192,874 miles
    Test number
    655454811964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail192,732 miles (+14,241)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,732 miles
    Test number
    668657433022
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass178,491 miles (+13,668)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    178,491 miles
    Test number
    346740374411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass164,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    164,823 miles
    Test number
    713400524989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail164,823 miles (+10,563)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,823 miles
    Test number
    641562974057
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass154,260 miles (+14,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    154,260 miles
    Test number
    456493644377
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass139,866 miles (+14,276)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    139,866 miles
    Test number
    459281633377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,590 miles (+10,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    125,590 miles
    Test number
    719164722324
    • 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)

  16. Pass115,294 miles (+11,179)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    115,294 miles
    Test number
    178108211397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    104,115 miles
    Test number
    464731800445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,695 miles (-69,821)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,695 miles
    Test number
    392311800302
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass94,516 miles (+10,182)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    94,516 miles
    Test number
    251296999226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,334 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,334 miles
    Test number
    114072828395
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOffside front & nearside rear tyres close to limit, offside rear tyre has low tread.

  21. Pass84,334 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    84,334 miles
    Test number
    261782628318
    • NoteOffside front & nearside rear tyres close to limit, offside rear tyre has low tread.

Questions about LS55 FEX

Does LS55 FEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 FEX expired on 8 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FEX?
The MOT on LS55 FEX expired on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 FEX done?
LS55 FEX was recorded at 236,129 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2021, an average of 11,662 miles a year.
Has LS55 FEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FEX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 FEX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 FEX find?
LS55 FEX passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arms; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front.

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