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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 RUCMOT history

LS55 RUC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LS55 RUC black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,193 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 RUC
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 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 RUC was last recorded at 84,193 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,523 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,670 miles
Average per year
3,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,193 miles
  • 2025 – 82,523 miles
  • 2024 – 80,949 miles
  • 2023 – 79,064 miles
  • 2022 – 75,309 miles
  • 2021 – 72,068 miles
  • 2020 – 69,566 miles
  • 2019 – 66,936 miles
  • 2018 – 63,546 miles
  • 2017 – 61,509 miles
  • 2016 – 59,279 miles
  • 2015 – 55,660 miles
  • 2014 – 50,668 miles
  • 2013 – 45,543 miles
  • 2011 – 36,507 miles
  • 2010 – 30,219 miles
  • 2009 – 24,972 miles
  • 2008 – 20,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,193 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Undertray fitted

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Corrosion to front brake discs

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,193 miles (+1,670)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,193 miles
    Test number
    103684817851
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Pass82,523 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,523 miles
    Test number
    419455689036
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail82,523 miles (+1,574)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,523 miles
    Test number
    925448597144
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass80,949 miles (+1,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,949 miles
    Test number
    342031102862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/scrubbing outer edge (wheel alignment required) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs heavily undersealed

  5. Pass79,064 miles (+807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,064 miles
    Test number
    684202841261
    • AdvisoryCar heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

  6. Pass78,257 miles (+2,948)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,257 miles
    Test number
    192863356258
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  7. Pass75,309 miles (+3,241)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,309 miles
    Test number
    286138538994
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/r brake pipe
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre is starting to wear on the edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre is starting to perish slightly
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  8. Pass72,068 miles (+2,502)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,068 miles
    Test number
    491886803050
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre is perished on the tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre is starting to perish slightly in the tread
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  9. Pass69,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,566 miles
    Test number
    410582413547
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on the outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail69,566 miles (+2,630)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,566 miles
    Test number
    110224077064
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on the outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass66,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    66,936 miles
    Test number
    896096085474
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  12. Fail66,936 miles (+3,390)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,936 miles
    Test number
    195078145200
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  13. Pass63,546 miles (+2,037)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,546 miles
    Test number
    737428526215
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake discs
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre is perished in the tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake is slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil residue on the gearbox
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  14. Pass61,509 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,509 miles
    Test number
    749272631029
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake discs
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  15. Fail61,509 miles (+2,230)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,509 miles
    Test number
    605511658979
    • FailureNearside 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake discs
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  16. Pass59,279 miles (+3,619)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,279 miles
    Test number
    171005953025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges are wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear coil springs
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded and appear worn
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  17. Pass55,660 miles (+4,992)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,660 miles
    Test number
    929703145075
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust bracket snapped

  18. Pass50,668 miles (+5,125)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,668 miles
    Test number
    609185334030
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust hanger has corroded away
    • NoteOil residue on the engine
    • NotePlay in n/s/f track rod end ball joint

  19. Pass45,543 miles (+9,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,543 miles
    Test number
    828980753075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass36,507 miles (+6,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,507 miles
    Test number
    566667801333
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,219 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,219 miles
    Test number
    514217320391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,972 miles (+4,897)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,972 miles
    Test number
    600136739302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,075 miles
    Test number
    443507938380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 RUC

Does LS55 RUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 RUC is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 RUC?
The MOT on LS55 RUC is valid until 28 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 RUC done?
LS55 RUC was recorded at 84,193 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,632 miles a year.
Has LS55 RUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 RUC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 RUC 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 RUC find?
LS55 RUC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, and 2 more.

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