Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
LS55 ZSXMOT history
LS55 ZSX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,948 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 138,948 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,358 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 ZSX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 ZSX was last recorded at 138,948 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 3,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,261 miles · 25 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,687 miles
- Average per year
- 5,358 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,948 miles
- 2025 – 135,261 miles
- 2024 – 132,374 miles
- 2023 – 129,208 miles
- 2022 – 125,796 miles
- 2018 – 106,781 miles
- 2017 – 103,469 miles
- 2016 – 94,720 miles
- 2015 – 88,217 miles
- 2014 – 82,032 miles
- 2013 – 79,194 miles
- 2012 – 77,294 miles
- 2011 – 73,433 miles
- 2010 – 68,090 miles
- 2009 – 59,807 miles
- 2008 – 43,670 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,948 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,948 miles (+3,687)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 138,948 miles
- Test number
- 571075695302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 135,261 miles
- Test number
- 358203594551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,261 miles (+2,887)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,261 miles
- Test number
- 388490820363
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass132,374 miles (+3,166)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 132,374 miles
- Test number
- 645190442410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,208 miles (+3,412)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 129,208 miles
- Test number
- 243301427679
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,796 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 125,796 miles
- Test number
- 359176976443
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail125,796 miles1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,796 miles
- Test number
- 142899130728
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass195,160 km (+8,213)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 195,160 km
- Test number
- 416179143013
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms waring on dash
Pass186,947 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 186,947 km
- Test number
- 619958173953
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail186,940 km (+5,106)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,940 km
- Test number
- 520569289703
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass181,834 km1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 181,834 km
- Test number
- 202094092699
- MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly Foot park brake pedal (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,781 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 106,781 miles
- Test number
- 202129242110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,781 miles (+3,312)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,781 miles
- Test number
- 225202575530
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords size (245.40. R 17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass103,469 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 103,469 miles
- Test number
- 365446758475
- AdvisoryFront engine/under tray fitted
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. h/brake (3.7.B.5b)
Fail103,469 miles (+8,749)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,469 miles
- Test number
- 527820243430
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront engine/under tray fitted
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. h/brake (3.7.B.5b)
Pass94,720 miles (+6,503)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 94,720 miles
- Test number
- 925909374271
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront under tray/engine cover fitted
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine managerment light on dash
Pass88,217 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 88,217 miles
- Test number
- 604845423123
- AdvisoryFront engine cover fitted/under tray
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Fail88,217 miles (+6,185)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,217 miles
- Test number
- 762960174873
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront engine cover fitted/under tray
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut on s/wall
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Pass82,032 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 82,032 miles
- Test number
- 896987334337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,032 miles (+2,838)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,032 miles
- Test number
- 446307134428
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres wearing more on outer edges
Pass79,194 miles (+1,900)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 79,194 miles
- Test number
- 578054333307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 77,294 miles
- Test number
- 678238242372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,294 miles (+3,861)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,294 miles
- Test number
- 425698442419
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,433 miles (+5,343)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 73,433 miles
- Test number
- 697711551343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,090 miles (+8,283)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 68,090 miles
- Test number
- 830894960333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,807 miles (+16,137)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 59,807 miles
- Test number
- 471475659314
- NoteCuts in sidewall both front tyres - not to cord
Pass43,670 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 43,670 miles
- Test number
- 703593658374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,670 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,670 miles
- Test number
- 382643658342
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS55 ZSX
- Does LS55 ZSX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 ZSX is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 ZSX?
- The MOT on LS55 ZSX is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 ZSX done?
- LS55 ZSX was recorded at 138,948 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,358 miles a year.
- Has LS55 ZSX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 ZSX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS55 ZSX 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 ZSX find?
- LS55 ZSX passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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