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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 RYWMOT history

LS55 RYW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

LS55 RYW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,919 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 RYW
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 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 RYW was last recorded at 87,919 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 1,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,033 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,886 miles
Average per year
3,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,919 miles
  • 2025 – 86,033 miles
  • 2024 – 78,909 miles
  • 2023 – 76,836 miles
  • 2022 – 73,675 miles
  • 2021 – 69,103 miles
  • 2020 – 67,678 miles
  • 2019 – 63,283 miles
  • 2018 – 58,764 miles
  • 2017 – 55,250 miles
  • 2016 – 50,631 miles
  • 2015 – 44,660 miles
  • 2014 – 36,655 miles
  • 2013 – 33,340 miles
  • 2012 – 29,947 miles
  • 2011 – 25,861 miles
  • 2010 – 23,495 miles
  • 2009 – 20,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,919 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,919 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,919 miles
    Test number
    651272121281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,033 miles (+7,124)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    86,033 miles
    Test number
    581740057696
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass78,909 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,909 miles
    Test number
    671408764199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,905 miles (+45)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,905 miles
    Test number
    431693113654
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  5. Pass78,860 miles (+26)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,860 miles
    Test number
    462339087675
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail78,834 miles (+1,998)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,834 miles
    Test number
    296036217372
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes det. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass76,836 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    76,836 miles
    Test number
    778821379381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,675 miles (+4,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,675 miles
    Test number
    292260032071
    • 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))
  9. Pass69,103 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,103 miles
    Test number
    755661977306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,678 miles (+4,395)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,678 miles
    Test number
    451366454712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,283 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,283 miles
    Test number
    147515015551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,764 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,764 miles
    Test number
    708719423180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,250 miles
    Test number
    629459126617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,245 miles (+4,614)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,245 miles
    Test number
    613753891252
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass50,631 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,631 miles
    Test number
    234285758705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,660 miles (+8,005)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,660 miles
    Test number
    919375105198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,655 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,655 miles
    Test number
    705596704157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,340 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,340 miles
    Test number
    638808103113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,947 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,947 miles
    Test number
    796600912154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,861 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,861 miles
    Test number
    829996011182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,495 miles
    Test number
    424324200126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,495 miles (+3,024)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,495 miles
    Test number
    250704200103
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
  23. Pass20,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,471 miles
    Test number
    340308709068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 RYW

Does LS55 RYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 RYW is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 RYW?
The MOT on LS55 RYW is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 RYW done?
LS55 RYW was recorded at 87,919 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 3,828 miles a year.
Has LS55 RYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 RYW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 RYW 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 RYW find?
LS55 RYW passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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