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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,796 cc

L55 ALCMOT history

L55 ALC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 78,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2024.

L55 ALC black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2025
Mileage
78,806 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2024
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 ALC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 ALC was last recorded at 78,806 miles on 17 Jan 2024, 7,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2021: 55,430 miles, lower than 111,776 miles on 20 Jan 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,142 miles · 23 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,664 miles
Average per year
6,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,806 miles
  • 2023 – 71,142 miles
  • 2022 – 63,495 miles
  • 2021 – 55,430 miles
  • 2020 – 111,776 miles
  • 2019 – 48,905 miles
  • 2017 – 44,920 miles
  • 2016 – 30,258 miles
  • 2015 – 22,017 miles
  • 2014 – 17,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,806 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,806 miles (+7,664)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,806 miles
    Test number
    978176039752
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass71,142 miles (+7,647)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,142 miles
    Test number
    140398774540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,495 miles (+8,065)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,495 miles
    Test number
    322471986019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,430 miles
    Test number
    961734600602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail55,430 miles (-56,346)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,430 miles
    Test number
    439208186740
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass111,776 miles (+62,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,776 miles
    Test number
    171608128716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass48,905 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,905 miles
    Test number
    300959108748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,920 miles (+6,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,920 miles
    Test number
    698823338978
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass38,006 miles (+7,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,006 miles
    Test number
    956057384465
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  10. Pass30,258 miles (+8,241)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,258 miles
    Test number
    800584438244
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn and low
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front tyre treads worn and low
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre tread has nail in it
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads worn and low
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass22,017 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,017 miles
    Test number
    408981555067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,774 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,774 miles
    Test number
    875214444078
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L55 ALC

Does L55 ALC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 ALC expired on 23 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 ALC?
The MOT on L55 ALC expired on 23 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 ALC done?
L55 ALC was recorded at 78,806 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2024, an average of 6,150 miles a year.
Has L55 ALC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 ALC has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L55 ALC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 ALC find?
L55 ALC passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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