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Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

LS55 PENMOT history

LS55 PEN is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 164,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

LS55 PEN grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
164,740 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 PEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 PEN was last recorded at 164,740 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 7,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,310 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,430 miles
Average per year
9,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,740 miles
  • 2025 – 157,310 miles
  • 2024 – 147,099 miles
  • 2023 – 142,216 miles
  • 2022 – 134,984 miles
  • 2021 – 128,299 miles
  • 2020 – 123,435 miles
  • 2019 – 116,927 miles
  • 2018 – 110,281 miles
  • 2017 – 101,802 miles
  • 2016 – 89,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,740 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,740 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    164,740 miles
    Test number
    626811439965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,310 miles (+10,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    157,310 miles
    Test number
    985794977528
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass147,099 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,099 miles
    Test number
    649635706008
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail147,094 miles (+4,878)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,094 miles
    Test number
    768996440021
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass142,216 miles (+7,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,216 miles
    Test number
    972865194793
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass134,984 miles (+6,685)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,984 miles
    Test number
    333767315314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,299 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,299 miles
    Test number
    778061357981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,435 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,435 miles
    Test number
    253988628298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,927 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,927 miles
    Test number
    873598036371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail116,927 miles (+6,646)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,927 miles
    Test number
    200357017247
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass110,281 miles (+8,479)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,281 miles
    Test number
    949085129889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,802 miles (+12,247)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,802 miles
    Test number
    828042368610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,555 miles (+22,542)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,555 miles
    Test number
    183801181191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,013 miles
    Test number
    212459311301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,013 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,013 miles
    Test number
    236109870255
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LS55 PEN

Does LS55 PEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 PEN is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 PEN?
The MOT on LS55 PEN is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 PEN done?
LS55 PEN was recorded at 164,740 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 9,559 miles a year.
Has LS55 PEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 PEN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 PEN 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 PEN find?
LS55 PEN passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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