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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 RUVMOT history

LS55 RUV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

LS55 RUV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2024
Mileage
131,195 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 RUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 RUV was last recorded at 131,195 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 6,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,573 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,622 miles
Average per year
7,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,195 miles
  • 2022 – 124,573 miles
  • 2021 – 118,712 miles
  • 2020 – 114,284 miles
  • 2019 – 112,232 miles
  • 2018 – 109,924 miles
  • 2017 – 103,850 miles
  • 2016 – 93,644 miles
  • 2015 – 81,625 miles
  • 2014 – 73,004 miles
  • 2013 – 64,124 miles
  • 2012 – 54,229 miles
  • 2011 – 45,052 miles
  • 2010 – 35,137 miles
  • 2009 – 24,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,195 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also suspension attachment forming corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,195 miles (+6,622)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,195 miles
    Test number
    282521708980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also suspension attachment forming corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass124,573 miles (+5,861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,573 miles
    Test number
    429987326444
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,712 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    118,712 miles
    Test number
    930096044063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail118,709 miles (+4,425)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,709 miles
    Test number
    131061822952
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass114,284 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,284 miles
    Test number
    928024470314
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail114,284 miles (+2,052)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,284 miles
    Test number
    536779293816
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass112,232 miles (+2,308)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,232 miles
    Test number
    198073320528
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger airbag turned off
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays limit inspection

  8. Pass109,924 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,924 miles
    Test number
    598556461515
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater lamp slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber perrished

  9. Fail109,924 miles (+6,074)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,924 miles
    Test number
    931208919321
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater lamp slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber perrished

  10. Pass103,850 miles (+10,206)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,850 miles
    Test number
    461895317330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,644 miles (+12,019)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,644 miles
    Test number
    953281597485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,625 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,625 miles
    Test number
    886126255122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,004 miles (+8,880)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,004 miles
    Test number
    626090814253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,124 miles (+9,895)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,124 miles
    Test number
    387147203458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,229 miles (+9,177)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,229 miles
    Test number
    848688142001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,052 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,052 miles
    Test number
    596983831046
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing at outer tread edge.

  17. Pass45,052 miles (+9,915)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,052 miles
    Test number
    779013831072
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing at outer tread edge.

  18. Pass35,137 miles (+10,247)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,137 miles
    Test number
    223847120085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,890 miles
    Test number
    984729209095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 RUV

Does LS55 RUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 RUV expired on 22 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 RUV?
The MOT on LS55 RUV expired on 22 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 RUV done?
LS55 RUV was recorded at 131,195 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 7,190 miles a year.
Has LS55 RUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 RUV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 RUV 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 RUV find?
LS55 RUV passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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