Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc
L55 RAOMOT history
L55 RAO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,269 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 83,269 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,367 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 RAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 25 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 RAO was last recorded at 83,269 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,269 miles · 3 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,367 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,269 miles
- 2024 – 80,049 miles
- 2023 – 76,463 miles
- 2022 – 71,114 miles
- 2021 – 70,769 miles
- 2020 – 70,437 miles
- 2019 – 66,816 miles
- 2018 – 62,826 miles
- 2017 – 62,817 miles
- 2016 – 55,810 miles
- 2015 – 52,941 miles
- 2014 – 50,151 miles
- 2013 – 47,400 miles
- 2012 – 44,368 miles
- 2011 – 41,969 miles
- 2010 – 37,387 miles
- 2009 – 33,539 miles
- 2008 – 28,550 miles
- 2007 – 20,560 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,269 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod - inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod - inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,269 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 83,269 miles
- Test number
- 526549576083
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod - inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod - inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail83,269 miles (+3,220)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,269 miles
- Test number
- 109520184488
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod - inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod - inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,049 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 80,049 miles
- Test number
- 876899222917
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryBoth rear bellows corroded
Fail80,047 miles (+3,584)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,047 miles
- Test number
- 249219872240
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (in hub) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryBoth rear bellows corroded
Pass76,463 miles (+5,349)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 76,463 miles
- Test number
- 114485975651
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass71,114 miles (+326)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 71,114 miles
- Test number
- 260268159968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,788 miles (+19)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,788 miles
- Test number
- 864443168671
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass70,769 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 70,769 miles
- Test number
- 818346151294
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail70,759 miles (+322)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,759 miles
- Test number
- 112757401310
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,437 miles (+3,621)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 70,437 miles
- Test number
- 650359405575
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass66,816 miles (+3,990)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 66,816 miles
- Test number
- 171088842050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted front to rear
Pass62,826 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 62,826 miles
- Test number
- 245124313614
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail62,817 miles (+3,492)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,817 miles
- Test number
- 966132351158
- FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside shoulder (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass59,325 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 59,325 miles
- Test number
- 594761498218
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has multiple small cuts and tears all around the tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has multiple small cuts and tears all around the tread
Fail59,324 miles (+3,514)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,324 miles
- Test number
- 421487802310
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has multiple small cuts and tears all around the tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has multiple small cuts and tears all around the tread
Pass55,810 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 55,810 miles
- Test number
- 250624544093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,806 miles (+2,865)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,806 miles
- Test number
- 595895283974
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass52,941 miles (+2,790)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 52,941 miles
- Test number
- 967524385045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,151 miles (+2,751)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 50,151 miles
- Test number
- 415469574043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,400 miles (+3,032)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 47,400 miles
- Test number
- 175238473093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,368 miles (+2,399)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 44,368 miles
- Test number
- 137470082406
- NoteOnly partial inspection under vehicle possible due to plastic floor guards
Pass41,969 miles (+4,582)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 41,969 miles
- Test number
- 559209451080
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,387 miles (+3,848)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 37,387 miles
- Test number
- 721047560095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,539 miles (+4,989)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 33,539 miles
- Test number
- 333249369048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,550 miles (+7,990)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 28,550 miles
- Test number
- 353881488000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,560 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 20,560 miles
- Test number
- 652652987044
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about L55 RAO
- Does L55 RAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 RAO is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L55 RAO?
- The MOT on L55 RAO is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 RAO done?
- L55 RAO was recorded at 83,269 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,367 miles a year.
- Has L55 RAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 RAO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L55 RAO 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 RAO find?
- L55 RAO passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod - inner balljoint, and 1 more.
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