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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 SKNMOT history

LS55 SKN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LS55 SKN silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
164,180 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SKN
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
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 SKN was last recorded at 164,180 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,179 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,180 miles
  • 2025 – 164,179 miles
  • 2023 – 163,561 miles
  • 2022 – 143,670 miles
  • 2021 – 126,028 miles
  • 2020 – 114,795 miles
  • 2019 – 111,810 miles
  • 2018 – 102,296 miles
  • 2016 – 92,850 miles
  • 2015 – 88,806 miles
  • 2014 – 84,068 miles
  • 2013 – 78,221 miles
  • 2012 – 69,237 miles
  • 2011 – 59,203 miles
  • 2010 – 48,935 miles
  • 2009 – 39,691 miles
  • 2008 – 31,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,180 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAll 4 discs slightly rusty

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,180 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    164,180 miles
    Test number
    837615483807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 discs slightly rusty
  2. Pass164,179 miles (+618)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    164,179 miles
    Test number
    448772926070
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass163,561 miles (+19,891)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,561 miles
    Test number
    180114732452
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass143,670 miles (+17,642)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    143,670 miles
    Test number
    722649732428
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass126,028 miles (+198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,028 miles
    Test number
    136375704695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail125,830 miles (+11,035)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,830 miles
    Test number
    527807717651
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass114,795 miles (+2,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,795 miles
    Test number
    768033374780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass111,810 miles (+9,514)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,810 miles
    Test number
    767073026004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass102,296 miles (+9,446)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,296 miles
    Test number
    555653173864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,850 miles (+4,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,850 miles
    Test number
    572567271273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass88,806 miles (+4,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,806 miles
    Test number
    549278945249
    • AdvisoryENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAKS
    • AdvisoryUNDER SIDE ENGINE COVER
  12. Pass84,068 miles (+5,847)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,068 miles
    Test number
    768453664364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,221 miles (+8,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,221 miles
    Test number
    695535043354
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail69,237 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,237 miles
    Test number
    485489532389
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  15. Pass69,237 miles (+10,034)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,237 miles
    Test number
    608419632317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,203 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,203 miles
    Test number
    526212231343
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edges
  17. Fail59,203 miles (+10,268)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,203 miles
    Test number
    436862831458
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edges
  18. Pass48,935 miles (+9,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,935 miles
    Test number
    521848950365
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass39,691 miles (+8,262)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,691 miles
    Test number
    643159149365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,429 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,429 miles
    Test number
    363002448387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 SKN

Does LS55 SKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 SKN is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SKN?
The MOT on LS55 SKN is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 SKN done?
LS55 SKN was recorded at 164,180 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 7,577 miles a year.
Has LS55 SKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SKN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 SKN 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 SKN find?
LS55 SKN passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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