Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
LS55 OFAMOT history
LS55 OFA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 197,373 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 197,373 mi
- At MOT on 31 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,421 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 OFA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 2 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 OFA was last recorded at 197,373 miles on 31 Dec 2022, 3,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 194,022 miles · 4 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,351 miles
- Average per year
- 11,421 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 197,373 miles
- 2021 – 190,891 miles
- 2019 – 183,772 miles
- 2018 – 177,183 miles
- 2017 – 171,573 miles
- 2015 – 140,917 miles
- 2014 – 115,333 miles
- 2013 – 87,442 miles
- 2012 – 75,577 miles
- 2010 – 56,035 miles
- 2009 – 48,700 miles
- 2008 – 37,439 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,373 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 29 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,373 miles (+3,351)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 197,373 miles
- Test number
- 374647153653
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass194,022 miles (+3,131)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 194,022 miles
- Test number
- 957501764271
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass190,891 miles (+7,119)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 190,891 miles
- Test number
- 769350268284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass183,772 miles (+6,589)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 183,772 miles
- Test number
- 289029969404
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass177,183 miles (+5,610)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 177,183 miles
- Test number
- 186201967994
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight weak pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Pass171,573 miles (+30,656)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 171,573 miles
- Test number
- 902000261426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,917 miles (+25,584)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 140,917 miles
- Test number
- 845862505287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass115,333 miles (+27,891)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 115,333 miles
- Test number
- 258716784439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,442 miles (+11,865)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 87,442 miles
- Test number
- 307966793127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,577 miles (+5,523)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 75,577 miles
- Test number
- 306865712288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,054 miles (+14,019)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 70,054 miles
- Test number
- 706274902067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 56,035 miles
- Test number
- 452205260323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,035 miles (+7,335)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,035 miles
- Test number
- 243865060381
- 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)
Fail48,700 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,700 miles
- Test number
- 230685469371
- Repaired at testCentre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass48,700 miles (+11,261)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 48,700 miles
- Test number
- 772535069325
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass37,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 37,439 miles
- Test number
- 391144868321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 OFA
- Does LS55 OFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 OFA expired on 4 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 OFA?
- The MOT on LS55 OFA expired on 4 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 OFA done?
- LS55 OFA was recorded at 197,373 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2022, an average of 11,421 miles a year.
- Has LS55 OFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 OFA has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2010.
- Has the mileage on LS55 OFA 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 OFA find?
- LS55 OFA passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play most forward.
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