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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

5552 LJMOT history

5552 LJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 58,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

5552 LJ black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
58,944 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5552 LJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5552 LJ was last recorded at 58,944 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,937 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,944 miles
  • 2025 – 56,510 miles
  • 2024 – 54,289 miles
  • 2023 – 51,414 miles
  • 2022 – 49,204 miles
  • 2021 – 45,956 miles
  • 2020 – 42,557 miles
  • 2019 – 38,629 miles
  • 2018 – 34,478 miles
  • 2017 – 32,460 miles
  • 2016 – 28,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,944 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,944 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    58,944 miles
    Test number
    360653781625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail58,937 miles (+2,427)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    323851541208
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass56,510 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,510 miles
    Test number
    103456410428
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside
  4. Fail56,481 miles (+2,192)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,481 miles
    Test number
    388865937063
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside
  5. Pass54,289 miles (+2,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,289 miles
    Test number
    347577991891
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass51,414 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    664157099391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,204 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,204 miles
    Test number
    304819628618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,956 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,956 miles
    Test number
    592679784502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,557 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    42,557 miles
    Test number
    674099043950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,629 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,629 miles
    Test number
    629099544008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,478 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,478 miles
    Test number
    223348942597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,460 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,460 miles
    Test number
    501776267047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,175 miles
    Test number
    626075658931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5552 LJ

What vehicle is registration 5552 LJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5552 LJ on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Apr 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 5552 LJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5552 LJ is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5552 LJ?
The MOT on 5552 LJ is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5552 LJ done?
5552 LJ was recorded at 58,944 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 2,958 miles a year.
Has 5552 LJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5552 LJ has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 5552 LJ 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 5552 LJ find?
5552 LJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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