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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 RTXMOT history

LS55 RTX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 149,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2022.

LS55 RTX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2023
Mileage
149,560 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2022
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 RTX
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
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 RTX was last recorded at 149,560 miles on 12 Sept 2022, 765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,795 miles · 13 Oct 2017
Between the last two tests
765 miles
Average per year
9,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,560 miles
  • 2017 – 148,795 miles
  • 2016 – 143,346 miles
  • 2015 – 128,780 miles
  • 2014 – 106,825 miles
  • 2013 – 84,357 miles
  • 2012 – 60,581 miles
  • 2011 – 39,671 miles
  • 2010 – 33,613 miles
  • 2009 – 28,106 miles
  • 2008 – 21,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,560 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light n/w (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear coil spring's corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear reversing light n/w
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension arm's corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre's on 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,560 miles (+765)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,560 miles
    Test number
    239022232193
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light n/w (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear coil spring's corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reversing light n/w
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension arm's corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre's on 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass148,795 miles (+5,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    148,795 miles
    Test number
    848088787086
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  3. Pass143,346 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    143,346 miles
    Test number
    341742768200
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  4. Fail143,345 miles (+14,565)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,345 miles
    Test number
    283089223687
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer tread worn on edge and cracking around side tread
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  5. Pass128,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    128,780 miles
    Test number
    159847767208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,780 miles (+21,955)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,780 miles
    Test number
    482019612696
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass106,825 miles (+176)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,825 miles
    Test number
    908772854383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip rubber worn
    • NoteEngine management light on at time of test
    • NoteExhaust center section mounting barcket missing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail106,649 miles (+22,292)5 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,649 miles
    Test number
    769149844307
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip rubber worn
    • NoteEngine management light on at time of test
    • NoteExhaust center section mounting barcket missing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass84,357 miles (+114)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,357 miles
    Test number
    417874553471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail84,243 miles (+23,662)4 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,243 miles
    Test number
    696102753344
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass60,581 miles (+20,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,581 miles
    Test number
    305254032385
    • 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)

  12. Pass39,671 miles (+6,058)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,671 miles
    Test number
    268113651386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,613 miles (+5,507)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,613 miles
    Test number
    464558340412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken

  14. Pass28,106 miles (+6,378)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,106 miles
    Test number
    162199849311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,728 miles
    Test number
    650171058355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 RTX

Does LS55 RTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 RTX expired on 11 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 RTX?
The MOT on LS55 RTX expired on 11 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 RTX done?
LS55 RTX was recorded at 149,560 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2022, an average of 9,305 miles a year.
Has LS55 RTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 RTX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on LS55 RTX 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 RTX find?
LS55 RTX passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light n/w; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake disc's corroded; coil spring corroded front & rear coil spring's corroded, and 4 more.

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