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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 SBOMOT history

LS55 SBO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2022 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

LS55 SBO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2022
Mileage
115,060 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 SBO was last recorded at 115,060 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 14,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2012: 63,355 miles, lower than 560,064 miles on 6 Jan 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,003 miles · 6 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
14,057 miles
Average per year
6,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,060 miles
  • 2021 – 101,003 miles
  • 2020 – 99,851 miles
  • 2018 – 95,400 miles
  • 2017 – 87,862 miles
  • 2015 – 82,939 miles
  • 2014 – 74,110 miles
  • 2013 – 69,425 miles
  • 2012 – 63,357 miles
  • 2011 – 560,064 miles
  • 2009 – 44,521 miles
  • 2008 – 27,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,060 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal creeping when engine is running but not when turned off at time of test

What MOT failures 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,060 miles (+14,057)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,060 miles
    Test number
    128043361657
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal creeping when engine is running but not when turned off at time of test

  2. Pass101,003 miles (+1,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,003 miles
    Test number
    280121794200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass99,851 miles (+4,451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,851 miles
    Test number
    823135873385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass95,400 miles (+2,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,400 miles
    Test number
    668662190383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SLIGHTLY FADED ACROSS LENGTH OF PLATE. (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass93,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,208 miles
    Test number
    600142618194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,208 miles (+5,346)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,208 miles
    Test number
    372022664343
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass87,862 miles (+4,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,862 miles
    Test number
    983554167408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Pass82,939 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,939 miles
    Test number
    592608326535
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail82,939 miles (+8,829)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,939 miles
    Test number
    425208004591
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass74,110 miles (+4,685)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,110 miles
    Test number
    116557724060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  11. Pass69,425 miles (+6,068)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,425 miles
    Test number
    455481923016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEsp light is on

  12. Pass63,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,357 miles
    Test number
    318512712051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,355 miles (-496,709)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,355 miles
    Test number
    765732912068
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass560,064 miles (+504,039)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    560,064 miles
    Test number
    318656801002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront nearside and offside brake disc slight worn

  15. Fail56,025 miles (+11,504)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,025 miles
    Test number
    789394101015
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront nearside and offside brake disc slight worn

  16. Pass44,521 miles (+16,780)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,521 miles
    Test number
    800842959375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,741 miles
    Test number
    883604558337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 SBO

Does LS55 SBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 SBO expired on 11 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SBO?
The MOT on LS55 SBO expired on 11 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 SBO done?
LS55 SBO was recorded at 115,060 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 6,614 miles a year.
Has LS55 SBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SBO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 SBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 SBO find?
LS55 SBO failed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom, and 5 more.

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