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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 PPKMOT history

LS55 PPK is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 238,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2023.

LS55 PPK blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2024
Mileage
238,693 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 PPK
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
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 PPK was last recorded at 238,693 miles on 11 Feb 2023, 23,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2012: 13,949 miles, lower than 77,505 miles on 31 Oct 2011.
  • 27 Jan 2021: 187,630 miles, lower than 301,960 miles on 13 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
215,194 miles · 25 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
23,499 miles
Average per year
14,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 238,693 miles
  • 2022 – 215,194 miles
  • 2021 – 187,630 miles
  • 2019 – 181,246 miles
  • 2018 – 178,070 miles
  • 2017 – 173,817 miles
  • 2016 – 170,043 miles
  • 2015 – 161,122 miles
  • 2014 – 159,084 miles
  • 2013 – 152,399 miles
  • 2012 – 13,949 miles
  • 2011 – 77,505 miles
  • 2010 – 68,959 miles
  • 2009 – 55,873 miles
  • 2008 – 34,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,693 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (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.

  • Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round mostly on inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass238,693 miles (+23,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    238,693 miles
    Test number
    844354036454
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass215,194 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    215,194 miles
    Test number
    187640674090
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail215,194 miles (+27,564)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,194 miles
    Test number
    350858392245
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate inscription illegible both dirty (0.1 (b))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,630 miles (-114,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    187,630 miles
    Test number
    842214711587
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round mostly on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail301,960 miles (+120,714)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,960 miles
    Test number
    926640632695
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round mostly on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass181,246 miles (+3,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    181,246 miles
    Test number
    563018740390
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted

  7. Pass178,070 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    178,070 miles
    Test number
    559240812385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail178,053 miles (+4,236)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,053 miles
    Test number
    630372109704
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass173,817 miles (+3,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    173,817 miles
    Test number
    315619022018
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass170,043 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    170,043 miles
    Test number
    292138817418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail169,979 miles (+8,857)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,979 miles
    Test number
    458051246058
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass161,122 miles (+2,038)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    161,122 miles
    Test number
    236847820589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass159,084 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    159,084 miles
    Test number
    337430234331
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail159,084 miles (+6,685)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,084 miles
    Test number
    385410634336
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass152,399 miles (+138,450)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    152,399 miles
    Test number
    417078033452
    • NoteChip to zone "b" noted
    • NoteLipped front brake discs noted

  16. Pass13,949 miles (-63,556)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    13,949 miles
    Test number
    878389722394
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteThe front tyres are wearing on th egdes

  17. Pass77,505 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,505 miles
    Test number
    726584401375
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge

  18. Fail77,489 miles (+8,530)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,489 miles
    Test number
    196184901368
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge

  19. Pass68,959 miles (+13,086)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,959 miles
    Test number
    874494420376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,873 miles (+21,322)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,873 miles
    Test number
    363465029338
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edges, 225/47/17w

  21. Pass34,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,551 miles
    Test number
    403050928359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS55 PPK

Does LS55 PPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 PPK expired on 10 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 PPK?
The MOT on LS55 PPK expired on 10 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 PPK done?
LS55 PPK was recorded at 238,693 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2023, an average of 14,336 miles a year.
Has LS55 PPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 PPK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 PPK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 PPK find?
LS55 PPK passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front.

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