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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 OEJMOT history

LS55 OEJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2024.

LS55 OEJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2025
Mileage
130,704 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 OEJ
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
29 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 OEJ was last recorded at 130,704 miles on 20 Apr 2024, 4,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,650 miles · 12 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
4,054 miles
Average per year
5,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,704 miles
  • 2023 – 126,650 miles
  • 2022 – 120,558 miles
  • 2021 – 112,565 miles
  • 2019 – 104,628 miles
  • 2018 – 101,347 miles
  • 2017 – 95,485 miles
  • 2016 – 90,068 miles
  • 2015 – 85,368 miles
  • 2014 – 79,176 miles
  • 2013 – 73,792 miles
  • 2012 – 68,516 miles
  • 2011 – 62,621 miles
  • 2010 – 53,863 miles
  • 2009 – 46,389 miles
  • 2008 – 39,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,704 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust hanger detached

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,704 miles (+4,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,704 miles
    Test number
    925405305625
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass126,650 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    126,650 miles
    Test number
    227940856964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,558 miles (+64)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,558 miles
    Test number
    148014176992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail120,494 miles (+7,929)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,494 miles
    Test number
    376021813658
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass112,565 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,565 miles
    Test number
    603609678328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,252 miles (+7,624)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,252 miles
    Test number
    832504469270
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS + OS rearmost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS + OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,628 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,628 miles
    Test number
    460199659960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,623 miles (+3,276)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,623 miles
    Test number
    856546854957
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass101,347 miles (+5,862)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,347 miles
    Test number
    123104253498
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported offside rear to nearside rear,whole pipe not routed correctly either (border line fail) (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective can only just get a beam setting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective can only just get a beam setting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass95,485 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,485 miles
    Test number
    101178951913
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake effort weaker than Offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust hanger detached

  11. Fail95,485 miles (+5,417)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,485 miles
    Test number
    607321174346
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust hanger detached

  12. Pass90,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,068 miles
    Test number
    237426418427
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger detached

  13. Fail90,068 miles (+4,700)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,068 miles
    Test number
    625105511684
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger detached

  14. Pass85,368 miles (+6,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,368 miles
    Test number
    192544846348
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass79,176 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,176 miles
    Test number
    438275544491
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing more heavily on shoulders.

  16. Fail79,176 miles (+5,384)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,176 miles
    Test number
    639925544393
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing more heavily on shoulders.

  17. Pass73,792 miles (+5,276)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,792 miles
    Test number
    585290453331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,516 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,516 miles
    Test number
    465413452424
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass68,516 miles (+5,895)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,516 miles
    Test number
    476243752301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,621 miles (+8,758)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,621 miles
    Test number
    109198441371
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  21. Pass53,863 miles (+7,474)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,863 miles
    Test number
    464257040341
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection.

  22. Pass46,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    46,389 miles
    Test number
    881829949336
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail46,389 miles (+7,193)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,389 miles
    Test number
    403349649323
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass39,196 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,196 miles
    Test number
    303832258383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,194 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,194 miles
    Test number
    611566548330
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)

Questions about LS55 OEJ

Does LS55 OEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 OEJ expired on 19 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 OEJ?
The MOT on LS55 OEJ expired on 19 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 OEJ done?
LS55 OEJ was recorded at 130,704 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2024, an average of 5,959 miles a year.
Has LS55 OEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 OEJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 OEJ 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 OEJ find?
LS55 OEJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge.

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