Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LX55 OFDMOT history
LX55 OFD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,546 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 131,546 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,447 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 OFD
- 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
- 1 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 OFD was last recorded at 131,546 miles on 15 May 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 131,518 miles · 5 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 28 miles
- Average per year
- 5,447 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,546 miles
- 2025 – 128,241 miles
- 2024 – 125,476 miles
- 2023 – 121,598 miles
- 2022 – 118,210 miles
- 2021 – 114,795 miles
- 2020 – 110,157 miles
- 2019 – 101,083 miles
- 2018 – 92,297 miles
- 2017 – 84,551 miles
- 2016 – 79,048 miles
- 2015 – 72,569 miles
- 2014 – 65,365 miles
- 2013 – 59,154 miles
- 2012 – 54,529 miles
- 2011 – 49,402 miles
- 2010 – 44,077 miles
- 2009 – 38,850 miles
- 2008 – 35,082 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,546 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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,546 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 131,546 miles
- Test number
- 332153052244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,518 miles (+3,277)8 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,518 miles
- Test number
- 925164058958
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass128,241 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 128,241 miles
- Test number
- 781704454901
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in n/s steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail128,241 miles (+2,765)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,241 miles
- Test number
- 263450899952
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in n/s steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass125,476 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 125,476 miles
- Test number
- 297961945389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,472 miles (+3,874)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,472 miles
- Test number
- 137445425603
- MajorNearside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass121,598 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 121,598 miles
- Test number
- 191555003955
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail121,598 miles (+3,388)1 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,598 miles
- Test number
- 760703071979
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Pass118,210 miles (+3,415)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 118,210 miles
- Test number
- 838433278589
- AdvisoryRear rear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass114,795 miles (+4,638)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 114,795 miles
- Test number
- 144835846085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,157 miles (+9,074)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 110,157 miles
- Test number
- 120404272365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,083 miles (+87)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 101,083 miles
- Test number
- 908956467523
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged where hoses goes though retaining ring (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated where it goes though retaining ring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDamage to both rear tyre sidewalls
- AdvisoryDamage to nearside front tyre sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracking
- AdvisorySome surface corrosion around top of rear subframe
Fail100,996 miles (+8,699)4 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,996 miles
- Test number
- 900171977926
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high have adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged at shock absorber retaining ring (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust box corroded on outer skin
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced coil spring mountain point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPre heat light stayed on dash, light went out after road test
- AdvisorySlight free play detected at steering wheel
Pass92,297 miles (+7,746)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 92,297 miles
- Test number
- 654732724224
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust retaining bracket corroded away from exhaust but system still adequately supported
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion coil spring upper mountain point (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a minor cut on outer sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass84,551 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 84,551 miles
- Test number
- 577848414503
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail84,551 miles (+5,503)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,551 miles
- Test number
- 406738895662
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass79,048 miles (+6,479)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 79,048 miles
- Test number
- 910372677486
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryEngine light on.
Pass72,569 miles (+7,204)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 72,569 miles
- Test number
- 856530215113
- NoteBoth front drop link ball joint rubbers are split.
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass65,365 miles (+6,211)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 65,365 miles
- Test number
- 376722694066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,154 miles (+4,625)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 59,154 miles
- Test number
- 745636803196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW TO LEGAL LIMIT
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass54,529 miles (+5,127)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 54,529 miles
- Test number
- 788824912131
- NoteOffside front door inner grab handle slightly loose.
- NoteOffside front drop link rubber slightly split.
- NoteSmall cracks around offside front tyre tread.
- NoteUndertray panels fitted at front and center right & left. 'Unable to inspect'
Pass49,402 miles (+5,325)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 49,402 miles
- Test number
- 305864391087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,077 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,077 miles
- Test number
- 162579960472
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass44,077 miles (+5,227)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 44,077 miles
- Test number
- 222749960032
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass38,850 miles (+3,768)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 38,850 miles
- Test number
- 992476799060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,082 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 35,082 miles
- Test number
- 322611448223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX55 OFD
- Does LX55 OFD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 OFD is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 OFD?
- The MOT on LX55 OFD is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX55 OFD done?
- LX55 OFD was recorded at 131,546 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 5,447 miles a year.
- Has LX55 OFD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 OFD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX55 OFD 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 OFD find?
- LX55 OFD passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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