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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 SDUMOT history

LS55 SDU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 196,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LS55 SDU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
196,567 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 SDU was last recorded at 196,567 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 16,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,319 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
16,248 miles
Average per year
9,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,567 miles
  • 2024 – 180,319 miles
  • 2023 – 165,974 miles
  • 2022 – 158,334 miles
  • 2021 – 152,644 miles
  • 2020 – 134,161 miles
  • 2019 – 123,019 miles
  • 2018 – 113,519 miles
  • 2016 – 94,689 miles
  • 2015 – 86,896 miles
  • 2014 – 78,601 miles
  • 2013 – 69,985 miles
  • 2012 – 63,341 miles
  • 2011 – 55,227 miles
  • 2010 – 46,338 miles
  • 2009 – 42,343 miles
  • 2008 – 37,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,567 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 aircon pipework cable tied up slightlyloose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,567 miles (+16,248)2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    196,567 miles
    Test number
    849940990666
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass180,319 miles (+14,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    180,319 miles
    Test number
    996765060039
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,974 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    165,974 miles
    Test number
    762960783550
    • AdvisoryFront aircon pipework cable tied up slightlyloose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail165,643 miles (+7,309)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,643 miles
    Test number
    675818764482
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront aircon pipework cable tied up slightlyloose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHand brake warning lamp flickers on

  5. Pass158,334 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,334 miles
    Test number
    909423788949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail158,334 miles (+5,690)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,334 miles
    Test number
    604257863799
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass152,644 miles (+18,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,644 miles
    Test number
    199950216781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass134,161 miles (+11,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    134,161 miles
    Test number
    704650624446
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass123,019 miles (+9,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,019 miles
    Test number
    125297359539
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays are fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass113,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,519 miles
    Test number
    494781020317
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail113,519 miles (+6,093)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,519 miles
    Test number
    912407918593
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass107,426 miles (+12,737)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,426 miles
    Test number
    374198697888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,689 miles (+7,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,689 miles
    Test number
    665011254721
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass86,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,896 miles
    Test number
    443450476636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,896 miles (+8,295)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,896 miles
    Test number
    924430493358
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass78,601 miles (+8,616)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    78,601 miles
    Test number
    499866234399
    • 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)
    • NoteOSR tyre sidewall cracking

  17. Pass69,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,985 miles
    Test number
    656148733360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,985 miles (+6,644)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,985 miles
    Test number
    843289362986
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass63,341 miles (+8,114)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,341 miles
    Test number
    598643552339
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass55,227 miles (+8,889)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    515309031346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,338 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,338 miles
    Test number
    704078330345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,343 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,343 miles
    Test number
    424571629413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,702 miles
    Test number
    673873418306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 SDU

Does LS55 SDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 SDU is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SDU?
The MOT on LS55 SDU is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 SDU done?
LS55 SDU was recorded at 196,567 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 9,357 miles a year.
Has LS55 SDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SDU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 SDU 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 SDU find?
LS55 SDU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 16 advisories: nearside front outer direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi, and 15 more.

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