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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 SFVMOT history

LS55 SFV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 47,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LS55 SFV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
47,608 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 SFV was last recorded at 47,608 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jun 2015: 30,501 miles, lower than 31,501 miles on 16 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
46,616 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
992 miles
Average per year
2,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,608 miles
  • 2025 – 46,616 miles
  • 2024 – 46,005 miles
  • 2023 – 45,492 miles
  • 2022 – 44,575 miles
  • 2020 – 43,442 miles
  • 2019 – 41,632 miles
  • 2018 – 39,931 miles
  • 2017 – 37,848 miles
  • 2016 – 35,133 miles
  • 2015 – 30,501 miles
  • 2014 – 26,391 miles
  • 2013 – 26,340 miles
  • 2012 – 23,259 miles
  • 2011 – 20,885 miles
  • 2010 – 18,024 miles
  • 2009 – 15,438 miles
  • 2008 – 12,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,608 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached control arms (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,608 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    47,608 miles
    Test number
    555994817753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail47,608 miles (+992)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,608 miles
    Test number
    208494491616
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass46,616 miles (+611)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    46,616 miles
    Test number
    368054890595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass46,005 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    46,005 miles
    Test number
    599514485936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail46,004 miles (+512)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,004 miles
    Test number
    546535528403
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass45,492 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    615117126673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail45,492 miles (+917)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    263335398974
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass44,575 miles (+1,133)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,575 miles
    Test number
    211403102015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass43,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,442 miles
    Test number
    701485209664
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail43,442 miles (+1,810)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,442 miles
    Test number
    719790950957
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass41,632 miles (+1,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,632 miles
    Test number
    895770555515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting bracket broken , exhaust secure with remaining brackets (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass39,931 miles (+2,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,931 miles
    Test number
    591369927852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass37,848 miles (+2,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,848 miles
    Test number
    376622960867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass35,133 miles (+4,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,133 miles
    Test number
    579776957288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass30,501 miles (-1,000)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,501 miles
    Test number
    557788465180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail31,501 miles (+1,043)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,501 miles
    Test number
    907297565129
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass30,458 miles (+4,067)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,458 miles
    Test number
    605512475072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn very low on inner and outer edges

  18. Pass26,391 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    26,391 miles
    Test number
    679563744087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,340 miles (+3,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    26,340 miles
    Test number
    577564253345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass23,259 miles (+2,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,259 miles
    Test number
    206499142393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass20,885 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    20,885 miles
    Test number
    446889841321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,024 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,024 miles
    Test number
    992949540391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,438 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,438 miles
    Test number
    162375639318
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass15,438 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,438 miles
    Test number
    553245639318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    12,284 miles
    Test number
    452005548364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 SFV

Does LS55 SFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 SFV is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SFV?
The MOT on LS55 SFV is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 SFV done?
LS55 SFV was recorded at 47,608 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,036 miles a year.
Has LS55 SFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SFV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 SFV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 SFV find?
LS55 SFV passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached control arms.

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