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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 RHJMOT history

LS55 RHJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 180,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LS55 RHJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
180,117 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 RHJ
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
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 RHJ was last recorded at 180,117 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 9,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
170,948 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,169 miles
Average per year
9,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,117 miles
  • 2025 – 170,948 miles
  • 2024 – 158,577 miles
  • 2023 – 148,881 miles
  • 2022 – 135,225 miles
  • 2021 – 132,707 miles
  • 2020 – 129,052 miles
  • 2019 – 126,190 miles
  • 2018 – 118,507 miles
  • 2017 – 113,022 miles
  • 2016 – 106,997 miles
  • 2015 – 94,979 miles
  • 2014 – 82,554 miles
  • 2013 – 72,919 miles
  • 2012 – 67,201 miles
  • 2011 – 60,176 miles
  • 2009 – 41,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,117 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirrior (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,117 miles (+9,169)7 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    180,117 miles
    Test number
    812598843462
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirrior (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass170,948 miles (+12,371)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    170,948 miles
    Test number
    461960756468
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass158,577 miles (+9,696)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,577 miles
    Test number
    657554908139
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass148,881 miles (+13,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    148,881 miles
    Test number
    338680046831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,225 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,225 miles
    Test number
    984633824814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,707 miles (+3,655)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,707 miles
    Test number
    269843244938
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

  7. Pass129,052 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    129,052 miles
    Test number
    898164612519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,190 miles (+7,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    126,190 miles
    Test number
    479959219610
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,507 miles (+5,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,507 miles
    Test number
    812907818028
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,022 miles (+6,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,022 miles
    Test number
    535676432056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass106,997 miles (+12,018)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,997 miles
    Test number
    134131668274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,979 miles (+12,425)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,979 miles
    Test number
    458873545029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,554 miles
    Test number
    129445554069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,554 miles (+9,635)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,554 miles
    Test number
    778385154017
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass72,919 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,919 miles
    Test number
    637798553021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,476 miles (+5,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,476 miles
    Test number
    738103503017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass67,201 miles (+7,025)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,201 miles
    Test number
    999714002007
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake pad wear uneven.

  18. Pass60,176 miles (+18,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,176 miles
    Test number
    877174711083
    • 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)

  19. Pass41,585 miles (+21,205)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,585 miles
    Test number
    194945059332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,380 miles
    Test number
    402670529003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 RHJ

Does LS55 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 RHJ is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 RHJ?
The MOT on LS55 RHJ is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 RHJ done?
LS55 RHJ was recorded at 180,117 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 9,139 miles a year.
Has LS55 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 RHJ has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on LS55 RHJ 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 RHJ find?
LS55 RHJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 7 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer arm; nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirrior; nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 6 more.

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