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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 SJOMOT history

LS55 SJO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 352,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LS55 SJO silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
352,210 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
18,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SJO
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
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 SJO was last recorded at 352,210 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
352,210 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
18,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 352,210 miles
  • 2025 – 332,680 miles
  • 2024 – 318,467 miles
  • 2023 – 302,639 miles
  • 2022 – 280,883 miles
  • 2021 – 268,519 miles
  • 2020 – 256,127 miles
  • 2019 – 228,002 miles
  • 2018 – 197,152 miles
  • 2017 – 170,333 miles
  • 2016 – 141,468 miles
  • 2015 – 121,519 miles
  • 2014 – 105,040 miles
  • 2013 – 96,132 miles
  • 2012 – 80,644 miles
  • 2010 – 63,600 miles
  • 2008 – 26,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass352,210 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass352,210 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    352,210 miles
    Test number
    666587929509
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail352,210 miles (+19,530)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    352,210 miles
    Test number
    299338421175
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass332,680 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    332,680 miles
    Test number
    457301721947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail332,678 miles (+14,211)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    332,678 miles
    Test number
    700602471544
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass318,467 miles (+15,828)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    318,467 miles
    Test number
    367262185974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass302,639 miles (+21,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    302,639 miles
    Test number
    952702020865
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass280,883 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    280,883 miles
    Test number
    342256748171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail280,874 miles (+12,355)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,874 miles
    Test number
    327743514350
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass268,519 miles (+12,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    268,519 miles
    Test number
    543447286843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass256,127 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    256,127 miles
    Test number
    644493871354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail256,092 miles (+28,090)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,092 miles
    Test number
    577688569029
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass228,002 miles (+30,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    228,002 miles
    Test number
    708624948129
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. Pass197,152 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    197,152 miles
    Test number
    823449855952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail197,151 miles (+26,818)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,151 miles
    Test number
    922054968252
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi. (7.1.2)
  15. Pass170,333 miles (+28,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    170,333 miles
    Test number
    531597934664
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear rear coil springs corroded
  16. Pass141,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    141,468 miles
    Test number
    460971222544
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some compoments
  17. Fail141,468 miles (+19,949)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,468 miles
    Test number
    747306547469
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some compoments
  18. Pass121,519 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    121,519 miles
    Test number
    787006515096
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail121,519 miles (+16,479)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,519 miles
    Test number
    465516715099
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass105,040 miles (+8,908)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,040 miles
    Test number
    299684904007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,132 miles (+15,488)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,132 miles
    Test number
    185609303496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass80,644 miles (+17,044)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    80,644 miles
    Test number
    165409502444
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  23. Pass63,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,600 miles
    Test number
    522683160366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,600 miles (+19,074)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,600 miles
    Test number
    833423960394
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass44,526 miles (+18,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,526 miles
    Test number
    843180120034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass26,515 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,515 miles
    Test number
    424230838392
    • NoteSurface cut in o/s/r tyre

Questions about LS55 SJO

Does LS55 SJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 SJO is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SJO?
The MOT on LS55 SJO is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 SJO done?
LS55 SJO was recorded at 352,210 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 18,696 miles a year.
Has LS55 SJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SJO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 SJO 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 SJO find?
LS55 SJO passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front wheel bearing has slight play both, and 2 more.

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