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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 SMVMOT history

LS55 SMV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

LS55 SMV black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2026
Mileage
98,913 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SMV
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
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 SMV was last recorded at 98,913 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 2,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,891 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,022 miles
Average per year
4,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,913 miles
  • 2024 – 96,891 miles
  • 2023 – 93,560 miles
  • 2022 – 87,675 miles
  • 2021 – 83,900 miles
  • 2019 – 73,866 miles
  • 2018 – 69,280 miles
  • 2016 – 60,257 miles
  • 2015 – 56,705 miles
  • 2014 – 52,117 miles
  • 2012 – 48,191 miles
  • 2011 – 43,807 miles
  • 2010 – 39,527 miles
  • 2009 – 32,949 miles
  • 2008 – 24,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,913 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,913 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,913 miles
    Test number
    970164917835
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail98,913 miles (+2,022)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,913 miles
    Test number
    619193032404
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass96,891 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,891 miles
    Test number
    470091750157
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail96,891 miles (+3,331)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,891 miles
    Test number
    605727209734
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass93,560 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,560 miles
    Test number
    147189792215
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail93,560 miles (+5,885)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,560 miles
    Test number
    886897725660
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass87,675 miles (+3,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,675 miles
    Test number
    488083824654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,900 miles (+10,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,900 miles
    Test number
    529093665973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,866 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,866 miles
    Test number
    494414178156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,280 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,280 miles
    Test number
    750358699495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low effort

  11. Fail69,280 miles (+9,023)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,280 miles
    Test number
    582529141513
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low effort

  12. Pass60,257 miles (+3,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,257 miles
    Test number
    898588274920
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

  13. Pass56,705 miles (+4,588)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,705 miles
    Test number
    795988505145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,117 miles (+3,926)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,117 miles
    Test number
    889478314172
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  15. Pass48,191 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,191 miles
    Test number
    979216502304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,673 miles (+2,866)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,673 miles
    Test number
    209562622435
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  17. Pass43,807 miles (+4,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,807 miles
    Test number
    676305801167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass39,527 miles (+6,578)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,527 miles
    Test number
    554067800144
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass32,949 miles (+8,326)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,949 miles
    Test number
    933842719145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,623 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,623 miles
    Test number
    894145018125
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre on limits

Questions about LS55 SMV

Does LS55 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 SMV expired on 27 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SMV?
The MOT on LS55 SMV expired on 27 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 SMV done?
LS55 SMV was recorded at 98,913 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 4,264 miles a year.
Has LS55 SMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SMV has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 SMV 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 SMV find?
LS55 SMV passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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