
Mercedes-Benz C
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass87,919 miles (+1,886)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 87,919 miles
- Test number
- 651272121281
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass78,909 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 78,909 miles
- Test number
- 671408764199
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass76,836 miles (+3,161)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 76,836 miles
- Test number
- 778821379381
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass69,103 miles (+1,425)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 69,103 miles
- Test number
- 755661977306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,678 miles (+4,395)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 67,678 miles
- Test number
- 451366454712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,283 miles (+4,519)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 63,283 miles
- Test number
- 147515015551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,764 miles (+3,514)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 58,764 miles
- Test number
- 708719423180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 55,250 miles
- Test number
- 629459126617
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass50,631 miles (+5,971)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 50,631 miles
- Test number
- 234285758705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,660 miles (+8,005)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 44,660 miles
- Test number
- 919375105198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,655 miles (+3,315)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 36,655 miles
- Test number
- 705596704157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,340 miles (+3,393)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 33,340 miles
- Test number
- 638808103113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,947 miles (+4,086)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 29,947 miles
- Test number
- 796600912154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,861 miles (+2,366)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 25,861 miles
- Test number
- 829996011182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 23,495 miles
- Test number
- 424324200126
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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