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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 SBZMOT history

LS55 SBZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2022.

LS55 SBZ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2023
Mileage
96,065 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SBZ
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
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 SBZ was last recorded at 96,065 miles on 27 Sept 2022, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,011 miles · 30 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
4,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,065 miles
  • 2021 – 90,264 miles
  • 2020 – 88,381 miles
  • 2018 – 86,941 miles
  • 2017 – 79,018 miles
  • 2016 – 70,529 miles
  • 2015 – 66,173 miles
  • 2014 – 60,583 miles
  • 2012 – 53,025 miles
  • 2011 – 47,958 miles
  • 2010 – 41,723 miles
  • 2009 – 31,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,065 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link is loose

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Centre/Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,065 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,065 miles
    Test number
    449593725956
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link is loose

  2. Fail96,065 miles (+54)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,065 miles
    Test number
    356083084302
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link is loose

  3. Fail96,011 miles (+5,747)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,011 miles
    Test number
    566565351671
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached securing nut lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front arm ball joint nut lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre and wearing egdes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass90,264 miles (+1,883)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,264 miles
    Test number
    566087321701
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,381 miles (+1,440)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,381 miles
    Test number
    909970088303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass86,941 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,941 miles
    Test number
    801737581077
    • AdvisoryCentre/Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail86,939 miles (+7,921)3 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,939 miles
    Test number
    174472574832
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentre/Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass79,018 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    651217970961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,002 miles (+3,696)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,002 miles
    Test number
    451152385112
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass75,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,306 miles
    Test number
    307747229575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,306 miles (+4,777)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,306 miles
    Test number
    350830605248
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass70,529 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,529 miles
    Test number
    640779264375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail70,529 miles (+4,356)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,529 miles
    Test number
    281326811352
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass66,173 miles (+12)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,173 miles
    Test number
    936043835045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn outer edge

  15. Fail66,161 miles (+5,578)3 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,161 miles
    Test number
    359529325010
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn outer edge

  16. Pass60,583 miles (+7,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,583 miles
    Test number
    376236434040
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass53,025 miles (+5,067)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,025 miles
    Test number
    736310442369
    • NoteN s r brake pipe corroded
    • NoteNear side hand brake reading low
    • NoteO s r brake pipe corroded

  18. Pass47,958 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,958 miles
    Test number
    359072941321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,723 miles (+4,014)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,723 miles
    Test number
    131207740339
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  20. Pass37,709 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,709 miles
    Test number
    530665600030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,308 miles
    Test number
    273535119093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 SBZ

Does LS55 SBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 SBZ expired on 26 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SBZ?
The MOT on LS55 SBZ expired on 26 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 SBZ done?
LS55 SBZ was recorded at 96,065 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2022, an average of 4,728 miles a year.
Has LS55 SBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SBZ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 SBZ 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 SBZ find?
LS55 SBZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front nail in tyre; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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