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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 FFCMOT history

LS55 FFC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LS55 FFC black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
179,800 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FFC was last recorded at 179,800 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 10,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,789 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,011 miles
Average per year
7,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,800 miles
  • 2024 – 169,789 miles
  • 2023 – 161,822 miles
  • 2022 – 152,970 miles
  • 2021 – 132,940 miles
  • 2020 – 109,835 miles
  • 2019 – 103,811 miles
  • 2018 – 99,450 miles
  • 2017 – 95,258 miles
  • 2016 – 92,476 miles
  • 2015 – 89,779 miles
  • 2014 – 87,768 miles
  • 2013 – 86,147 miles
  • 2012 – 85,074 miles
  • 2011 – 78,981 miles
  • 2009 – 63,512 miles
  • 2008 – 52,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,800 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minimal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,800 miles (+10,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    179,800 miles
    Test number
    758935870738
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  2. Pass169,789 miles (+7,967)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    169,789 miles
    Test number
    846299485827
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,822 miles (+153)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    161,822 miles
    Test number
    965837752914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minimal (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail161,669 miles (+8,699)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,669 miles
    Test number
    226629872226
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked with yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minimal (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass152,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,970 miles
    Test number
    359389839133
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail152,970 miles (+20,030)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,970 miles
    Test number
    163842020901
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass132,940 miles (+23,105)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,940 miles
    Test number
    792779017467
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake foot rubber missing

  8. Pass109,835 miles (+25)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,835 miles
    Test number
    657625638589
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail109,810 miles (+5,999)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,810 miles
    Test number
    876341726170
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working MIRROR INDICATOR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,811 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,811 miles
    Test number
    498160012065
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp damaged but working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Fail103,811 miles (+4,361)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,811 miles
    Test number
    782800536717
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp damaged but working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Pass99,450 miles (+4,192)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,450 miles
    Test number
    676011490604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres in poor condition
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass95,258 miles (+2,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,258 miles
    Test number
    946586562791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass92,476 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,476 miles
    Test number
    887084959488
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail92,475 miles (+2,696)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,475 miles
    Test number
    996545692443
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass89,779 miles (+2,011)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,779 miles
    Test number
    749154415154
    • AdvisoryInner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary

  17. Pass87,768 miles (+1)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    269956214116
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHorn not as loud as vehicle of similar type
    • NoteNearside parking brake effort slightly low
    • NoteParking brake anti slip missing

  18. Fail87,767 miles (+1,620)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,767 miles
    Test number
    206934614432
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHorn not as loud as vehicle of similar type
    • NoteNearside parking brake effort slightly low
    • NoteParking brake anti slip missing

  19. Pass86,147 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,147 miles
    Test number
    187024613161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail86,141 miles (+1,067)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,141 miles
    Test number
    216013913480
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass85,074 miles (+6,093)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,074 miles
    Test number
    689966512002
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass78,981 miles (+15,469)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,981 miles
    Test number
    128754151086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,512 miles (+11,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,512 miles
    Test number
    810114169201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass52,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    412759158255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 FFC

Does LS55 FFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 FFC is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FFC?
The MOT on LS55 FFC is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 FFC done?
LS55 FFC was recorded at 179,800 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 7,434 miles a year.
Has LS55 FFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FFC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 FFC 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 FFC find?
LS55 FFC passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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