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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 SKJMOT history

LS55 SKJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2024.

LS55 SKJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2025
Mileage
139,222 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SKJ
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
11 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 SKJ was last recorded at 139,222 miles on 21 Dec 2024, 7,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2012: 35,110 miles, lower than 48,059 miles on 1 Dec 2011.

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
131,282 miles · 30 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7,940 miles
Average per year
7,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,222 miles
  • 2023 – 131,282 miles
  • 2022 – 122,950 miles
  • 2021 – 114,004 miles
  • 2020 – 108,839 miles
  • 2019 – 106,030 miles
  • 2018 – 100,619 miles
  • 2017 – 94,305 miles
  • 2016 – 85,326 miles
  • 2015 – 80,753 miles
  • 2014 – 73,902 miles
  • 2013 – 64,074 miles
  • 2012 – 35,110 miles
  • 2011 – 48,059 miles
  • 2010 – 39,021 miles
  • 2009 – 32,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,222 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to cord

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks along hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to cord

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks along hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective Behind back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,222 miles (+7,940)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    139,222 miles
    Test number
    607547728482
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,282 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,282 miles
    Test number
    927057257150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks along hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks along hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Behind back box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail131,282 miles3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,282 miles
    Test number
    235275785217
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks along hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks along hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Behind back box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail131,282 miles (+8,332)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,282 miles
    Test number
    251295249610
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,950 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,950 miles
    Test number
    873817378835
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,900 miles (+8,896)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,900 miles
    Test number
    517603865786
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,004 miles (+5,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,004 miles
    Test number
    534164567713
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,839 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,839 miles
    Test number
    377773318163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,030 miles (+5,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,030 miles
    Test number
    358767818850
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass100,619 miles (+6,314)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,619 miles
    Test number
    211695518727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,305 miles (+8,979)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,305 miles
    Test number
    886850897988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,326 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,326 miles
    Test number
    257096769287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,074 miles (+4,321)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,074 miles
    Test number
    449252369840
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass80,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,753 miles
    Test number
    327608390268
    • AdvisoryREAR PADS GETTING LOW

  15. Fail80,753 miles (+6,851)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,753 miles
    Test number
    953862290565
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryREAR PADS GETTING LOW

  16. Pass73,902 miles (+9,828)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,902 miles
    Test number
    598663424373
    • NoteRear pads very much on limit

  17. Pass64,074 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,074 miles
    Test number
    295527373245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail64,047 miles (+28,937)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,047 miles
    Test number
    887835773220
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass35,110 miles (-12,949)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,110 miles
    Test number
    386409572475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre soft

  20. Pass48,059 miles (+9,038)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,059 miles
    Test number
    126245031385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted nsr

  21. Pass39,021 miles (+6,884)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,021 miles
    Test number
    494245430418
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped.

  22. Fail32,137 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,137 miles
    Test number
    201580339320
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass32,137 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,137 miles
    Test number
    971210839307
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LS55 SKJ

Does LS55 SKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 SKJ expired on 29 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SKJ?
The MOT on LS55 SKJ expired on 29 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 SKJ done?
LS55 SKJ was recorded at 139,222 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2024, an average of 7,106 miles a year.
Has LS55 SKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SKJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 SKJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 SKJ find?
LS55 SKJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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