Mercedes-Benz 230
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc
S55 FBCMOT history
S55 FBC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 14 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,279 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 60,279 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,574 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S55 FBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 230
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 14 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S55 FBC was last recorded at 60,279 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 5,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 54,609 miles · 28 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,670 miles
- Average per year
- 2,574 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 60,279 miles
- 2025 – 54,609 miles
- 2024 – 48,622 miles
- 2023 – 44,963 miles
- 2022 – 42,826 miles
- 2020 – 40,098 miles
- 2019 – 37,308 miles
- 2018 – 32,756 miles
- 2017 – 29,478 miles
- 2016 – 25,515 miles
- 2015 – 20,965 miles
- 2014 – 18,022 miles
- 2013 – 15,216 miles
- 2012 – 12,670 miles
- 2011 – 9,866 miles
- 2009 – 9,426 miles
- 2008 – 9,071 miles
- 2007 – 8,969 miles
- 2006 – 8,329 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass60,279 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play n/s/f + o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
All direction indicators not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass60,279 miles (+5,670)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 60,279 miles
- Test number
- 962854515018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play n/s/f + o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass54,609 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 54,609 miles
- Test number
- 921892550737
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail54,608 miles (+5,986)5 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,608 miles
- Test number
- 150829480313
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorPosition lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass48,622 miles (+3,659)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 48,622 miles
- Test number
- 980176469123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,963 miles (+2,137)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 44,963 miles
- Test number
- 532942823811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,826 miles (+2,728)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 42,826 miles
- Test number
- 772468774127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,098 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 40,098 miles
- Test number
- 193067736194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,098 miles (+2,790)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,098 miles
- Test number
- 441313682110
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass37,308 miles (+4,552)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 37,308 miles
- Test number
- 919511801393
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass32,756 miles (+3,278)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 32,756 miles
- Test number
- 778368340060
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass29,478 miles (+3,963)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 29,478 miles
- Test number
- 613474354348
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
Pass25,515 miles (+4,550)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 25,515 miles
- Test number
- 662618956540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 20,965 miles
- Test number
- 277342845181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,965 miles (+2,943)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,965 miles
- Test number
- 478492445151
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass18,022 miles (+2,806)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 18,022 miles
- Test number
- 919130874109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,216 miles (+2,546)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 15,216 miles
- Test number
- 356911773125
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass12,670 miles (+2,804)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 12,670 miles
- Test number
- 247072722184
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass9,866 miles (+440)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 9,866 miles
- Test number
- 738057811024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,426 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 9,426 miles
- Test number
- 364825419411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,426 miles (+355)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,426 miles
- Test number
- 301885719299
- FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Pass9,071 miles (+102)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 9,071 miles
- Test number
- 183875948177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,969 miles (+640)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 8,969 miles
- Test number
- 284722037474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2007
- Odometer
- 8,329 miles
- Test number
- 541507036199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S55 FBC
- Does S55 FBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S55 FBC is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S55 FBC?
- The MOT on S55 FBC is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S55 FBC done?
- S55 FBC was recorded at 60,279 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,574 miles a year.
- Has S55 FBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S55 FBC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on S55 FBC 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 S55 FBC find?
- S55 FBC passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f + o/s/f.
Related registrations
- S55 FARMercedes-Benz C 220 SE Executive Edition D A
- S55 FASMitsubishi Space Star
- S55 FATHarley-Davidson Fatboy SP Flstfb 110TH 1690 13
- S55 FAUJaguar XE
- S55 FAVMercedes-Benz S-Class
- S55 FAXBMW 420
- S55 FBDBMW M3
- S55 FBLIsuzu D-MAX
- S55 FBMMercedes-Benz S-Class
- S55 FBOBMW M3
- S55 FBTFord Transit Custom 320LIMITD Eblue
- S55 FCBNissan Micra
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.