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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 FFAMOT history

LS55 FFA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LS55 FFA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,847 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FFA
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
10 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FFA was last recorded at 109,847 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,806 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
5,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,847 miles
  • 2025 – 105,428 miles
  • 2024 – 100,248 miles
  • 2023 – 95,981 miles
  • 2022 – 91,989 miles
  • 2021 – 87,488 miles
  • 2020 – 83,652 miles
  • 2019 – 76,635 miles
  • 2018 – 51,113 miles
  • 2017 – 41,205 miles
  • 2016 – 37,300 miles
  • 2015 – 32,843 miles
  • 2014 – 31,219 miles
  • 2013 – 28,737 miles
  • 2012 – 26,570 miles
  • 2011 – 25,892 miles
  • 2010 – 25,058 miles
  • 2009 – 7,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,847 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust heat shield openRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,847 miles (+41)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,847 miles
    Test number
    573783146884
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust heat shield open
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail109,806 miles (+4,378)1 dangerous9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,806 miles
    Test number
    547278429431
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn To Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt To Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust heat shield open
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass105,428 miles (+5,180)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,428 miles
    Test number
    858601984120
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass100,248 miles (+4,267)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,248 miles
    Test number
    630698639675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,981 miles (+3,992)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,981 miles
    Test number
    752465671306
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass91,989 miles (+4,501)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,989 miles
    Test number
    737855507638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass87,488 miles (+3,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,488 miles
    Test number
    906655263372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass83,652 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,652 miles
    Test number
    358636764925
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail83,642 miles (+7,007)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,642 miles
    Test number
    243852342166
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass76,635 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    941552636009
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail76,634 miles (+25,521)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,634 miles
    Test number
    863914877885
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure detached (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass51,113 miles (+9,908)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,113 miles
    Test number
    194143475325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,205 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,205 miles
    Test number
    702552026148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,300 miles (+4,457)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,300 miles
    Test number
    646974868897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,843 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,843 miles
    Test number
    286516995430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,219 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,219 miles
    Test number
    316690384095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,737 miles (+2,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,737 miles
    Test number
    648665503144
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass26,570 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,570 miles
    Test number
    168136582051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,892 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,892 miles
    Test number
    135933871062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,058 miles (+17,163)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,058 miles
    Test number
    423659170043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    7,895 miles
    Test number
    212277639098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 FFA

Does LS55 FFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 FFA is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FFA?
The MOT on LS55 FFA is valid until 9 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 FFA done?
LS55 FFA was recorded at 109,847 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,773 miles a year.
Has LS55 FFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FFA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 FFA 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 FFA find?
LS55 FFA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 5 more.

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