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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 XHMMOT history

LS55 XHM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

LS55 XHM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
177,027 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 XHM
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
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 XHM was last recorded at 177,027 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 10,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,256 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
10,771 miles
Average per year
7,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,027 miles
  • 2023 – 166,256 miles
  • 2022 – 155,811 miles
  • 2021 – 142,459 miles
  • 2020 – 129,585 miles
  • 2019 – 127,172 miles
  • 2018 – 122,792 miles
  • 2017 – 118,844 miles
  • 2016 – 115,714 miles
  • 2015 – 112,029 miles
  • 2014 – 108,843 miles
  • 2013 – 105,274 miles
  • 2012 – 101,121 miles
  • 2011 – 96,669 miles
  • 2010 – 87,502 miles
  • 2009 – 72,100 miles
  • 2008 – 61,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,027 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,027 miles (+10,771)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    177,027 miles
    Test number
    738554360948
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Pass166,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,256 miles
    Test number
    123180035018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake may require repair or adjustment

  3. Fail166,255 miles (+10,444)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,255 miles
    Test number
    739927119718
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake may require repair or adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass155,811 miles (+13,352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,811 miles
    Test number
    560327714609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass142,459 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,459 miles
    Test number
    860802571896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,452 miles (+12,867)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,452 miles
    Test number
    170708609550
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass129,585 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,585 miles
    Test number
    393089185350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,172 miles
    Test number
    950439909673
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail127,172 miles (+4,380)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,172 miles
    Test number
    648265706697
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass122,792 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,792 miles
    Test number
    110500416776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,755 miles (+3,911)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,755 miles
    Test number
    801164158259
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass118,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,844 miles
    Test number
    441237934742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail118,844 miles (+3,130)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,844 miles
    Test number
    901918123642
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass115,714 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,714 miles
    Test number
    192930126739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,029 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,029 miles
    Test number
    153424817841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,843 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    108,843 miles
    Test number
    326296054245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,274 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,274 miles
    Test number
    895292783298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,256 miles (+4,135)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,256 miles
    Test number
    228910083221
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass101,121 miles (+4,452)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    101,121 miles
    Test number
    549893342308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,669 miles (+9,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    96,669 miles
    Test number
    768712721348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass87,502 miles (+272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    87,502 miles
    Test number
    883794120323
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail87,230 miles (+15,130)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,230 miles
    Test number
    470850900388
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass72,100 miles (+10,340)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    72,100 miles
    Test number
    881462259395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,760 miles
    Test number
    633254148347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 XHM

Does LS55 XHM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 XHM expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 XHM?
The MOT on LS55 XHM expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 XHM done?
LS55 XHM was recorded at 177,027 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 7,256 miles a year.
Has LS55 XHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 XHM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 XHM 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 XHM find?
LS55 XHM passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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