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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L55 CNHMOT history

L55 CNH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 106,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

L55 CNH black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,038 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 CNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 CNH was last recorded at 106,038 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 4,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,885 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,153 miles
Average per year
8,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,038 miles
  • 2025 – 101,885 miles
  • 2024 – 99,221 miles
  • 2023 – 92,874 miles
  • 2022 – 84,629 miles
  • 2021 – 73,660 miles
  • 2020 – 64,865 miles
  • 2019 – 43,994 miles
  • 2018 – 27,696 miles
  • 2017 – 16,377 miles
  • 2015 – 9,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,038 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,038 miles (+4,153)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,038 miles
    Test number
    778168888317
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass101,885 miles (+2,664)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,885 miles
    Test number
    254252888873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple small cuts + Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,221 miles (+6,347)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,221 miles
    Test number
    283585953466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,874 miles (+8,245)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,874 miles
    Test number
    607549128152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,629 miles (+10,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,629 miles
    Test number
    188347431153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass73,660 miles (+8,795)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,660 miles
    Test number
    359342011668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,865 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,865 miles
    Test number
    676652045407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,500 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,500 miles
    Test number
    480644546531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Fail60,498 miles (+16,504)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,498 miles
    Test number
    993177565961
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Pass43,994 miles (+16,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,994 miles
    Test number
    150712030193
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front showing signs of wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass27,696 miles (+11,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    27,696 miles
    Test number
    677676087350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre inner sidewall splitting
  12. Pass16,377 miles (+7,013)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    16,377 miles
    Test number
    530333534258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    9,364 miles
    Test number
    319806225408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Fail9,364 miles (+1,851)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,364 miles
    Test number
    387846725475
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  15. Pass7,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    7,513 miles
    Test number
    868581525037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 CNH

Does L55 CNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 CNH is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 CNH?
The MOT on L55 CNH is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 CNH done?
L55 CNH was recorded at 106,038 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 8,513 miles a year.
Has L55 CNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 CNH has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L55 CNH 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 L55 CNH find?
L55 CNH passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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