
Mercedes-Benz C
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass164,740 miles (+7,430)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 164,740 miles
- Test number
- 626811439965
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass134,984 miles (+6,685)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 134,984 miles
- Test number
- 333767315314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,299 miles (+4,864)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 128,299 miles
- Test number
- 778061357981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,435 miles (+6,508)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 123,435 miles
- Test number
- 253988628298
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass110,281 miles (+8,479)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 110,281 miles
- Test number
- 949085129889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,802 miles (+12,247)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 101,802 miles
- Test number
- 828042368610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,555 miles (+22,542)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 89,555 miles
- Test number
- 183801181191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 67,013 miles
- Test number
- 212459311301
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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