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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 RLXMOT history

LS55 RLX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LS55 RLX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
131,912 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 RLX
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
11 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 RLX was last recorded at 131,912 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 5,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,346 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,566 miles
Average per year
5,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,912 miles
  • 2025 – 126,346 miles
  • 2024 – 123,148 miles
  • 2023 – 119,741 miles
  • 2022 – 116,978 miles
  • 2020 – 109,748 miles
  • 2019 – 104,676 miles
  • 2018 – 98,388 miles
  • 2017 – 93,255 miles
  • 2016 – 86,596 miles
  • 2015 – 81,196 miles
  • 2014 – 78,960 miles
  • 2013 – 69,763 miles
  • 2012 – 61,856 miles
  • 2011 – 53,998 miles
  • 2009 – 49,951 miles
  • 2008 – 42,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,912 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,912 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    131,912 miles
    Test number
    655222469197
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,910 miles (+5,564)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,910 miles
    Test number
    706375464611
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,346 miles (+3,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    126,346 miles
    Test number
    279105174471
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass123,148 miles (+3,407)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,148 miles
    Test number
    476968914930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,741 miles (+2,763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,741 miles
    Test number
    516553622014
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass116,978 miles (+7,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,978 miles
    Test number
    988522732646
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass109,748 miles (+5,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,748 miles
    Test number
    664097046327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass104,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,676 miles
    Test number
    392491950781
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail104,676 miles (+6,288)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,676 miles
    Test number
    529806091884
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass98,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,388 miles
    Test number
    499179603505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,384 miles (+5,129)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,384 miles
    Test number
    722644923632
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached STABILISER LINK RUBBER BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached STABILISER LINK RUBBER BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  12. Pass93,255 miles (+6,659)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,255 miles
    Test number
    571730783306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,596 miles (+5,400)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,596 miles
    Test number
    281087102498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,196 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,196 miles
    Test number
    348754605271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,960 miles (+9,197)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,960 miles
    Test number
    866967424255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,763 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,763 miles
    Test number
    339932873074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,736 miles (+7,880)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,736 miles
    Test number
    948930673069
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass61,856 miles (+7,858)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,856 miles
    Test number
    745946062023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,998 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,998 miles
    Test number
    556837461050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,996 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,996 miles
    Test number
    237528641017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,951 miles (+7,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,951 miles
    Test number
    564093149351
    • 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)

  22. Pass42,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,653 miles
    Test number
    273485868353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 RLX

Does LS55 RLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 RLX is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 RLX?
The MOT on LS55 RLX is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 RLX done?
LS55 RLX was recorded at 131,912 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 5,113 miles a year.
Has LS55 RLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 RLX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 RLX 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 RLX find?
LS55 RLX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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