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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.

LS55 SFJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail96,686 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass84,382 miles (+5,333)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,382 miles
    Test number
    352682106582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass70,016 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,016 miles
    Test number
    555302377645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass63,660 miles (+5,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,660 miles
    Test number
    588754721924
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum mark.
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass40,725 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,725 miles
    Test number
    868520161122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass26,063 miles (+6,867)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,063 miles
    Test number
    701409649181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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