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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,799 cc

P554 OLPMOT history

P554 OLP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

P554 OLP black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2025
Mileage
161,215 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P554 OLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
4 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

P554 OLP was last recorded at 161,215 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,727 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
488 miles
Average per year
4,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,215 miles
  • 2024 – 160,727 miles
  • 2023 – 159,537 miles
  • 2022 – 158,537 miles
  • 2021 – 156,460 miles
  • 2020 – 154,507 miles
  • 2019 – 152,181 miles
  • 2018 – 143,408 miles
  • 2017 – 138,189 miles
  • 2016 – 126,297 miles
  • 2015 – 120,547 miles
  • 2014 – 115,918 miles
  • 2013 – 110,162 miles
  • 2012 – 103,293 miles
  • 2011 – 98,180 miles
  • 2010 – 93,840 miles
  • 2009 – 87,227 miles
  • 2008 – 79,931 miles
  • 2007 – 75,084 miles
  • 2006 – 69,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail161,215 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front movement in intermediate drop arm bearing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear sills and arches corroded on both sides of vehicle

What MOT failures 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front idler arm movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear lower arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail161,215 miles (+488)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,215 miles
    Test number
    733124481872
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front movement in intermediate drop arm bearing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sills and arches corroded on both sides of vehicle

  2. Pass160,727 miles (+1,190)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,727 miles
    Test number
    979818212618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door stiff to open
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches/sills on both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIdler arm bush slight play

  3. Pass159,537 miles (+1,000)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,537 miles
    Test number
    488985723347
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass158,537 miles (+11)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,537 miles
    Test number
    948533409810
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front idler arm movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lower arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose

  5. Fail158,526 miles (+2,066)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,526 miles
    Test number
    106541313769
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front idler arm movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lower arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose

  6. Pass156,460 miles (+1,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    156,460 miles
    Test number
    955693789700
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass154,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,507 miles
    Test number
    276829210294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail154,507 miles (+2,326)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,507 miles
    Test number
    598763248309
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,181 miles (+8,773)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,181 miles
    Test number
    949788895010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement idler arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass143,408 miles (+5,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    143,408 miles
    Test number
    983555208195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass138,189 miles (+441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    138,189 miles
    Test number
    963557449729
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front brake hoses deteriorated

  12. Fail137,748 miles (+11,451)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,748 miles
    Test number
    341688420909
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lense damaged (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front brake hoses deteriorated

  13. Pass126,297 miles (+5,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,297 miles
    Test number
    326672520113
    • AdvisoryO/s front shock absorber minor leak

  14. Pass120,547 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    120,547 miles
    Test number
    401716795293
    • AdvisoryFront & rear registration plates deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryN/s rear light lense repaired with tape
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre nearing limit
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front lower ball joints lift/movement
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front track rod end covers perished

  15. Fail120,547 miles (+4,629)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,547 miles
    Test number
    217359677825
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront & rear registration plates deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryN/s rear light lense repaired with tape
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre nearing limit
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front lower ball joints lift/movement
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front track rod end covers perished

  16. Pass115,918 miles (+5,756)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    115,918 miles
    Test number
    648267484243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,162 miles (+6,869)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,162 miles
    Test number
    968400593219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,293 miles (+5,113)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,293 miles
    Test number
    319602182233
    • NoteFront lower suspension ball joints worn

  19. Pass98,180 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    98,180 miles
    Test number
    938904381294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,840 miles (+6,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    93,840 miles
    Test number
    471598680297
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass87,227 miles (+7,296)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,227 miles
    Test number
    841389999235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,931 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,931 miles
    Test number
    343569188421
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass79,931 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    79,931 miles
    Test number
    874549088274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,084 miles (+5,445)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    75,084 miles
    Test number
    600139487239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    822616896211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P554 OLP

Does P554 OLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P554 OLP expired on 29 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P554 OLP?
The MOT on P554 OLP expired on 29 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P554 OLP done?
P554 OLP was recorded at 161,215 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 4,829 miles a year.
Has P554 OLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P554 OLP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on P554 OLP 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 P554 OLP find?
P554 OLP failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle, and 8 more.

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