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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 RSVMOT history

LS55 RSV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 174,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

LS55 RSV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2024
Mileage
174,130 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 RSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 RSV was last recorded at 174,130 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 6,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,879 miles · 20 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,251 miles
Average per year
8,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,130 miles
  • 2023 – 167,879 miles
  • 2022 – 161,818 miles
  • 2021 – 153,930 miles
  • 2020 – 144,559 miles
  • 2019 – 131,448 miles
  • 2018 – 123,332 miles
  • 2017 – 122,316 miles
  • 2015 – 121,703 miles
  • 2014 – 108,960 miles
  • 2013 – 100,425 miles
  • 2012 – 90,541 miles
  • 2011 – 80,046 miles
  • 2010 – 69,038 miles
  • 2009 – 42,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail174,130 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box is missing and exhaust is insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail174,130 miles (+6,251)1 dangerous16 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,130 miles
    Test number
    672797909156
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box is missing and exhaust is insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,879 miles (+6,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,879 miles
    Test number
    756797773369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass161,818 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,818 miles
    Test number
    541006861456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail161,786 miles (+7,856)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,786 miles
    Test number
    882954709983
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass153,930 miles (+9,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,930 miles
    Test number
    583355000227
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass144,559 miles (+13,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,559 miles
    Test number
    717238048813
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass131,448 miles (+8,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,448 miles
    Test number
    800893671084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass123,332 miles (+1,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,332 miles
    Test number
    910117321885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRigid brake pipes slightly corroded.

  9. Pass122,316 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    122,316 miles
    Test number
    484058719567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,703 miles (+12,743)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,703 miles
    Test number
    286554675158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,960 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    108,960 miles
    Test number
    227092264154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,957 miles (+371)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,957 miles
    Test number
    169250464139
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

  13. Fail108,586 miles (+8,161)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    485784334189
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r brake caliper slightly sticking

  14. Pass100,425 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    100,425 miles
    Test number
    345001313048
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail100,277 miles (+9,736)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,277 miles
    Test number
    177565703018
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT WIPERS HAVE A SLIGHT SMEAR
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail90,541 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,541 miles
    Test number
    355742312013
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDifferent size tyres fitted to rear axle as to front

  17. Pass90,541 miles (+10,495)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,541 miles
    Test number
    847712412060
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDifferent size tyres fitted to rear axle as to front

  18. Pass80,046 miles (+11,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,046 miles
    Test number
    208347701028
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass69,038 miles (+26,450)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,038 miles
    Test number
    132484410416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,588 miles
    Test number
    604554619020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 RSV

Does LS55 RSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 RSV expired on 20 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 RSV?
The MOT on LS55 RSV expired on 20 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 RSV done?
LS55 RSV was recorded at 174,130 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 8,338 miles a year.
Has LS55 RSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 RSV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 RSV 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 RSV find?
LS55 RSV failed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 16 major defects and 5 advisories: offside rear inner tyre has ply or cords exposed; front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes; front windscreen washer not working, and 19 more.

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