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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 RNXMOT history

LS55 RNX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

LS55 RNX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
126,845 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 RNX
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
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 RNX was last recorded at 126,845 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 15,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,404 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
15,441 miles
Average per year
5,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,845 miles
  • 2024 – 111,404 miles
  • 2023 – 108,373 miles
  • 2022 – 104,678 miles
  • 2021 – 101,132 miles
  • 2020 – 98,730 miles
  • 2019 – 95,808 miles
  • 2017 – 91,025 miles
  • 2016 – 86,035 miles
  • 2015 – 81,700 miles
  • 2014 – 74,418 miles
  • 2013 – 68,267 miles
  • 2012 – 62,028 miles
  • 2011 – 56,396 miles
  • 2010 – 49,077 miles
  • 2009 – 43,174 miles
  • 2008 – 37,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,845 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged rear to front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,845 miles (+15,441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,845 miles
    Test number
    879878615335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass111,404 miles (+3,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,404 miles
    Test number
    755255622230
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass108,373 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,373 miles
    Test number
    745743468257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail108,373 miles (+3,695)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,373 miles
    Test number
    789596787693
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,678 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,678 miles
    Test number
    351355337805
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly damaged rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail104,675 miles (+3,543)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,675 miles
    Test number
    623652184106
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly damaged rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,132 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,132 miles
    Test number
    216379194284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail101,121 miles (+2,391)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,121 miles
    Test number
    268717160914
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass98,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,730 miles
    Test number
    367138680479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail98,730 miles (+2,922)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,730 miles
    Test number
    542081076704
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass95,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,808 miles
    Test number
    186651812712
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail95,808 miles (+4,783)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,808 miles
    Test number
    693127852504
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass91,025 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,025 miles
    Test number
    511238814638
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail91,025 miles (+4,990)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,025 miles
    Test number
    563074835047
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint cast arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass86,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,035 miles
    Test number
    154570982665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,028 miles (+4,328)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,028 miles
    Test number
    451563113515
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass81,700 miles (+7,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,700 miles
    Test number
    565575396117
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBox leak

  18. Pass74,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    74,418 miles
    Test number
    299623844362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,418 miles (+415)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,418 miles
    Test number
    785643344387
    • FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass74,003 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,003 miles
    Test number
    627080414347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in tread

  21. Fail74,003 miles (+5,736)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,003 miles
    Test number
    726609804303
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in tread

  22. Pass68,267 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,267 miles
    Test number
    926215613393
    • NoteN/s/f tyre close to limit on outer band but tread is stepped so it passes.
    • NoteO/s/r antiroll bar link has slight movement in ball socket.

  23. Fail68,267 miles (+6,239)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,267 miles
    Test number
    638832313333
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre close to limit on outer band but tread is stepped so it passes.
    • NoteO/s/r antiroll bar link has slight movement in ball socket.

  24. Pass62,028 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,028 miles
    Test number
    488237512343
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Fail62,028 miles (+5,632)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,028 miles
    Test number
    966597012302
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass56,396 miles (+7,319)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,396 miles
    Test number
    417725201456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,077 miles (+5,903)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,077 miles
    Test number
    742603510336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,174 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,174 miles
    Test number
    772224919360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,007 miles
    Test number
    554808318343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 RNX

Does LS55 RNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 RNX expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 RNX?
The MOT on LS55 RNX expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 RNX done?
LS55 RNX was recorded at 126,845 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 5,307 miles a year.
Has LS55 RNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 RNX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 RNX 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 RNX find?
LS55 RNX passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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