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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 SBUMOT history

LS55 SBU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2022.

LS55 SBU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
123,745 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SBU
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 expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 SBU was last recorded at 123,745 miles on 7 Feb 2022, 1,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,041 miles · 10 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,704 miles
Average per year
7,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,745 miles
  • 2021 – 122,041 miles
  • 2020 – 119,692 miles
  • 2019 – 117,296 miles
  • 2018 – 106,889 miles
  • 2017 – 96,542 miles
  • 2016 – 88,259 miles
  • 2015 – 84,690 miles
  • 2014 – 78,611 miles
  • 2013 – 73,374 miles
  • 2012 – 63,065 miles
  • 2011 – 51,484 miles
  • 2010 – 41,498 miles
  • 2009 – 29,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,745 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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak engine and gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,745 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,745 miles
    Test number
    865653752274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,041 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,041 miles
    Test number
    533660766091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail122,031 miles (+2,339)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,031 miles
    Test number
    687007084138
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass119,692 miles (+2,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,692 miles
    Test number
    987714173610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass117,296 miles (+10,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,296 miles
    Test number
    760722339735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass106,889 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,889 miles
    Test number
    878013163003
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and gearbox
  7. Fail106,864 miles (+10,322)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,864 miles
    Test number
    769264019367
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and gearbox
  8. Pass96,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,542 miles
    Test number
    596979531123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,541 miles (+8,282)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,541 miles
    Test number
    392047364941
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside 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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  10. Pass88,259 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,259 miles
    Test number
    868639396165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,246 miles (+3,556)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    508961613010
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  12. Pass84,690 miles (+6,079)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,690 miles
    Test number
    886877025072
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass78,611 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,611 miles
    Test number
    106451344033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,567 miles (+5,193)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,567 miles
    Test number
    636937434065
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass73,374 miles (+10,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    208868833099
    • 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)
  16. Pass63,065 miles (+11,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,065 miles
    Test number
    389388532090
    • 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)
  17. Pass51,484 miles (+9,986)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,484 miles
    Test number
    839453331030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,498 miles (+11,810)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,498 miles
    Test number
    940582910086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,688 miles
    Test number
    143712749051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 SBU

Does LS55 SBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 SBU expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SBU?
The MOT on LS55 SBU expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 SBU done?
LS55 SBU was recorded at 123,745 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2022, an average of 7,242 miles a year.
Has LS55 SBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SBU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 SBU 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 SBU find?
LS55 SBU passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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