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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 RYUMOT history

LS55 RYU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LS55 RYU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,606 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 RYU
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 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 RYU was last recorded at 146,606 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 9,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,564 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,042 miles
Average per year
7,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,606 miles
  • 2025 – 137,564 miles
  • 2024 – 126,196 miles
  • 2023 – 117,213 miles
  • 2022 – 114,354 miles
  • 2021 – 107,000 miles
  • 2020 – 95,292 miles
  • 2017 – 90,703 miles
  • 2016 – 87,762 miles
  • 2015 – 79,218 miles
  • 2014 – 66,995 miles
  • 2013 – 58,051 miles
  • 2012 – 46,729 miles
  • 2010 – 39,540 miles
  • 2009 – 31,400 miles
  • 2008 – 20,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,606 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,606 miles (+9,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,606 miles
    Test number
    602382648531
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass137,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    137,564 miles
    Test number
    487370903328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,564 miles (+11,368)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,564 miles
    Test number
    302201546348
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,196 miles (+8,983)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,196 miles
    Test number
    611577254501
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass117,213 miles (+2,859)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,213 miles
    Test number
    583733322019
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perrishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to n/s center sill by jack

  6. Pass114,354 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,354 miles
    Test number
    761909915733
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail114,313 miles (+7,313)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,313 miles
    Test number
    626376145877
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass107,000 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,000 miles
    Test number
    584896024103
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose both side mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower crack developing on windcreen lower
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread and perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail107,000 miles (+11,708)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,000 miles
    Test number
    894487993249
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mount brocken before back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose both side mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower crack developing on windcreen lower
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread and perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass95,292 miles (+4,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,292 miles
    Test number
    666193001176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,703 miles
    Test number
    247477840438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,703 miles (+2,941)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,703 miles
    Test number
    856402877458
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass87,762 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,762 miles
    Test number
    788291749793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail87,760 miles (+8,542)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,760 miles
    Test number
    308369655935
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass79,218 miles (+12,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,218 miles
    Test number
    407183425082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass66,995 miles (+8,944)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,995 miles
    Test number
    119021224026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,051 miles
    Test number
    108374213454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,051 miles (+11,322)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,051 miles
    Test number
    667584413062
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass46,729 miles (+7,189)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,729 miles
    Test number
    308190832071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,540 miles (+8,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,540 miles
    Test number
    873523460369
    • 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)

  21. Pass31,400 miles (+10,516)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,400 miles
    Test number
    592004969325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,884 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,884 miles
    Test number
    403935868437
    • 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)

Questions about LS55 RYU

Does LS55 RYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 RYU is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 RYU?
The MOT on LS55 RYU is valid until 22 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 RYU done?
LS55 RYU was recorded at 146,606 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 7,184 miles a year.
Has LS55 RYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 RYU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 RYU 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 RYU find?
LS55 RYU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears; brake pad(s) wearing thin rears; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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