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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LX55 OEWMOT history

LX55 OEW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LX55 OEW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
84,853 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 OEW
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
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 OEW was last recorded at 84,853 miles on 5 May 2026, 6,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,621 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,232 miles
Average per year
3,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,853 miles
  • 2025 – 78,621 miles
  • 2024 – 69,595 miles
  • 2023 – 61,173 miles
  • 2022 – 51,077 miles
  • 2021 – 37,603 miles
  • 2020 – 37,351 miles
  • 2019 – 35,591 miles
  • 2018 – 33,731 miles
  • 2017 – 31,666 miles
  • 2016 – 29,069 miles
  • 2015 – 27,012 miles
  • 2014 – 25,967 miles
  • 2013 – 24,933 miles
  • 2012 – 23,772 miles
  • 2011 – 22,591 miles
  • 2010 – 20,629 miles
  • 2009 – 18,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,853 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,853 miles (+6,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    84,853 miles
    Test number
    992664679798
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass78,621 miles (+9,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,621 miles
    Test number
    332004284374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass69,595 miles (+8,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,595 miles
    Test number
    827764770839
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass61,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,173 miles
    Test number
    675906007309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,173 miles (+10,096)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,173 miles
    Test number
    501225370094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass51,077 miles (+13,474)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,077 miles
    Test number
    485086287640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,603 miles (+252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,603 miles
    Test number
    103637143978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords gouge in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass37,351 miles (+1,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,351 miles
    Test number
    965003239018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass35,591 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,591 miles
    Test number
    160842795084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,731 miles (+2,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,731 miles
    Test number
    816502551832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass31,666 miles (+2,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,666 miles
    Test number
    184875901186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has some damage to sidewall
    • AdvisoryEml illuminated
  12. Pass29,069 miles (+2,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,069 miles
    Test number
    223270040499
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
  13. Pass27,012 miles (+1,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,012 miles
    Test number
    308883565039
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass25,967 miles (+1,034)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,967 miles
    Test number
    719552444094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,933 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,933 miles
    Test number
    176246143066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,772 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,772 miles
    Test number
    826334652027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,591 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,591 miles
    Test number
    165150761466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,629 miles (+2,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    20,629 miles
    Test number
    802629240043
    • 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)
  19. Pass18,120 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,120 miles
    Test number
    392947559072
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW

Questions about LX55 OEW

Does LX55 OEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 OEW is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 OEW?
The MOT on LX55 OEW is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 OEW done?
LX55 OEW was recorded at 84,853 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,883 miles a year.
Has LX55 OEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 OEW has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 OEW 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 LX55 OEW find?
LX55 OEW passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both.

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