
Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LS55 SFJMOT history
LS55 SFJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,686 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 96,686 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,413 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 SFJ
- 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
- 24 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jan 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS55 SFJ was last recorded at 96,686 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 4,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,168 miles · 10 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,518 miles
- Average per year
- 4,413 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,686 miles
- 2025 – 92,168 miles
- 2024 – 84,382 miles
- 2022 – 79,049 miles
- 2021 – 73,539 miles
- 2019 – 69,976 miles
- 2018 – 68,304 miles
- 2017 – 63,660 miles
- 2016 – 58,314 miles
- 2015 – 53,220 miles
- 2014 – 51,143 miles
- 2013 – 45,415 miles
- 2012 – 41,987 miles
- 2011 – 40,725 miles
- 2010 – 35,429 miles
- 2009 – 26,063 miles
- 2008 – 19,196 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted also splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll exhaust system corroded
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail96,686 miles (+4,518)6 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,686 miles
- Test number
- 503795452464
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted also splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll exhaust system corroded
Pass92,168 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 92,168 miles
- Test number
- 290566844912
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail92,168 miles (+7,786)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,168 miles
- Test number
- 642929909259
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,382 miles (+5,333)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 84,382 miles
- Test number
- 352682106582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,049 miles (+5,510)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 79,049 miles
- Test number
- 732545587840
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass73,539 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 73,539 miles
- Test number
- 441135289634
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail73,539 miles (+3,523)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,539 miles
- Test number
- 628630644504
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,016 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 70,016 miles
- Test number
- 555302377645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,976 miles (+1,672)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 69,976 miles
- Test number
- 317726768975
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass68,304 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 68,304 miles
- Test number
- 107736973397
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth Rubber. (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail68,302 miles (+4,642)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,302 miles
- Test number
- 940079181894
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth Rubber. (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass63,660 miles (+5,346)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 63,660 miles
- Test number
- 588754721924
- AdvisoryOil level on minimum mark.
Pass58,314 miles (+5,094)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 58,314 miles
- Test number
- 499952698597
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,220 miles (+2,077)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 53,220 miles
- Test number
- 571316723753
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass51,143 miles (+5,728)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 51,143 miles
- Test number
- 796366314296
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,415 miles (+3,428)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 45,415 miles
- Test number
- 729718213282
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,987 miles (+1,262)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 41,987 miles
- Test number
- 326133722481
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,725 miles (+5,296)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 40,725 miles
- Test number
- 868520161122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,429 miles (+9,366)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 35,429 miles
- Test number
- 763274450167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,063 miles (+6,867)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 26,063 miles
- Test number
- 701409649181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,196 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 19,196 miles
- Test number
- 271314868446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 SFJ
- Does LS55 SFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 SFJ expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 SFJ?
- The MOT on LS55 SFJ expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 SFJ done?
- LS55 SFJ was recorded at 96,686 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 4,413 miles a year.
- Has LS55 SFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 SFJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS55 SFJ 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 SFJ find?
- LS55 SFJ failed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn; nearside rear stop lamp(s) not working; offside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 13 more.
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