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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 ZPCMOT history

LS55 ZPC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LS55 ZPC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
155,571 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZPC
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
25 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ZPC was last recorded at 155,571 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 4,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2020: 128,323 miles, lower than 129,389 miles on 17 Dec 2018.

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
150,817 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,754 miles
Average per year
7,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,571 miles
  • 2024 – 150,817 miles
  • 2023 – 145,728 miles
  • 2022 – 140,584 miles
  • 2021 – 135,957 miles
  • 2020 – 128,323 miles
  • 2018 – 129,389 miles
  • 2017 – 121,909 miles
  • 2016 – 113,382 miles
  • 2015 – 105,500 miles
  • 2014 – 96,782 miles
  • 2013 – 86,567 miles
  • 2012 – 73,868 miles
  • 2011 – 62,244 miles
  • 2010 – 50,191 miles
  • 2009 – 37,816 miles
  • 2008 – 24,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,571 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,571 miles (+4,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    155,571 miles
    Test number
    528035793239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  2. Pass150,817 miles (+5,089)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    150,817 miles
    Test number
    109217419279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass145,728 miles (+5,144)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,728 miles
    Test number
    236340382896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass140,584 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,584 miles
    Test number
    947422712022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail140,582 miles (+4,625)2 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,582 miles
    Test number
    263325624184
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to noise on engine (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass135,957 miles (+360)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,957 miles
    Test number
    890609350729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake hose connection and further down (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake hose connection and further down (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail135,597 miles (+7,274)3 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,597 miles
    Test number
    188355177261
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door mirror is missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake hose connection and further down (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake hose connection and further down (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,323 miles (-1,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,323 miles
    Test number
    480053757872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass129,389 miles (+7,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    129,389 miles
    Test number
    660215969679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass121,909 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    121,909 miles
    Test number
    350948337631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted at time of test

  11. Fail121,909 miles (+8,527)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,909 miles
    Test number
    261633195097
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted at time of test

  12. Pass113,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    113,382 miles
    Test number
    513861776967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,382 miles (+7,882)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,382 miles
    Test number
    635252417931
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass105,500 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    105,500 miles
    Test number
    213625902138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront wipers splitting at edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre outer

  15. Fail105,500 miles (+8,718)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,500 miles
    Test number
    380867001522
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront wipers splitting at edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre outer

  16. Pass96,782 miles (+10,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,782 miles
    Test number
    119856044361
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass86,567 miles (+12,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    86,567 miles
    Test number
    155885963336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail73,868 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,868 miles
    Test number
    439384062335
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass73,868 miles (+11,624)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,868 miles
    Test number
    498294362410
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass62,244 miles (+12,053)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,244 miles
    Test number
    257434561373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,191 miles (+12,375)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,191 miles
    Test number
    113929240340
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass37,816 miles (+13,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,816 miles
    Test number
    444181259431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,412 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,412 miles
    Test number
    482307658366
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Questions about LS55 ZPC

Does LS55 ZPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 ZPC is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZPC?
The MOT on LS55 ZPC is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 ZPC done?
LS55 ZPC was recorded at 155,571 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 7,714 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZPC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZPC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 ZPC find?
LS55 ZPC passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front nail in tyre.

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