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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

P555 CAWMOT history

P555 CAW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2023.

P555 CAW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2024
Mileage
131,283 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 CAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 CAW was last recorded at 131,283 miles on 11 Nov 2023, 8,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2018: 84,806 miles, lower than 118,434 miles on 12 May 2017.

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
122,443 miles · 3 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8,840 miles
Average per year
6,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,283 miles
  • 2022 – 122,443 miles
  • 2021 – 113,164 miles
  • 2020 – 103,407 miles
  • 2019 – 88,256 miles
  • 2018 – 84,806 miles
  • 2017 – 118,434 miles
  • 2016 – 102,871 miles
  • 2015 – 97,893 miles
  • 2014 – 92,912 miles
  • 2013 – 80,790 miles
  • 2012 – 64,351 miles
  • 2011 – 48,739 miles
  • 2010 – 45,376 miles
  • 2009 – 40,564 miles
  • 2008 – 35,256 miles
  • 2007 – 30,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,283 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,283 miles (+8,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,283 miles
    Test number
    393525011021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass122,443 miles (+9,279)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,443 miles
    Test number
    279859044428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,164 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,164 miles
    Test number
    611931130478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,160 miles (+9,753)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,160 miles
    Test number
    558423691180
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass103,407 miles (+15,151)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,407 miles
    Test number
    265207135456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,256 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,256 miles
    Test number
    907741886390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,806 miles
    Test number
    730771978584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,806 miles (-33,628)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,806 miles
    Test number
    573396588729
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  9. Pass118,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,434 miles
    Test number
    894613163858
    • AdvisoryN\s\r suspension bush squeeking.
  10. Fail118,434 miles (+15,563)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,434 miles
    Test number
    168898527404
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryN\s\r suspension bush squeeking.
  11. Pass102,871 miles (+4,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,871 miles
    Test number
    228782539343
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency low
  12. Pass97,893 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,893 miles
    Test number
    816934135141
    • NoteHandbrake effort low.
    • NoteO\s\r brake fluctuating .
  13. Fail97,893 miles (+49)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,893 miles
    Test number
    765422435165
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteHandbrake effort low.
    • NoteO\s\r brake fluctuating .
  14. Fail97,844 miles (+4,932)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,844 miles
    Test number
    508766325192
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
  15. Pass92,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,912 miles
    Test number
    336243314168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,912 miles (+12,122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,912 miles
    Test number
    697052214172
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  17. Pass80,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,790 miles
    Test number
    256857103456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,790 miles (+16,439)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,790 miles
    Test number
    137731503149
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass64,351 miles (+15,612)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,351 miles
    Test number
    107213472018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,739 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    636884671021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,376 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,376 miles
    Test number
    401655790162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.
  22. Fail45,371 miles (+4,807)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,371 miles
    Test number
    663435790124
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.
  23. Pass40,564 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,564 miles
    Test number
    354067489132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,256 miles (+4,568)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,256 miles
    Test number
    154350808255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,688 miles
    Test number
    971450207229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 CAW

Does P555 CAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P555 CAW expired on 13 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P555 CAW?
The MOT on P555 CAW expired on 13 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P555 CAW done?
P555 CAW was recorded at 131,283 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2023, an average of 6,166 miles a year.
Has P555 CAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 CAW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on P555 CAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P555 CAW find?
P555 CAW passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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