Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc
LB55 BJBMOT history
LB55 BJB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 188,376 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 188,376 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,180 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 BJB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 BJB was last recorded at 188,376 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 2,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 185,430 miles · 11 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,946 miles
- Average per year
- 9,180 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 188,376 miles
- 2025 – 185,430 miles
- 2024 – 182,202 miles
- 2023 – 178,779 miles
- 2022 – 175,515 miles
- 2021 – 171,487 miles
- 2020 – 167,032 miles
- 2019 – 163,663 miles
- 2018 – 160,026 miles
- 2017 – 155,603 miles
- 2016 – 142,423 miles
- 2015 – 124,036 miles
- 2014 – 109,924 miles
- 2013 – 94,930 miles
- 2012 – 79,120 miles
- 2011 – 62,769 miles
- 2010 – 44,969 miles
- 2009 – 34,837 miles
- 2008 – 23,531 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,376 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLight underbody corrosion and rust.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,376 miles (+2,946)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 188,376 miles
- Test number
- 691744329157
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLight underbody corrosion and rust.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass185,430 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 185,430 miles
- Test number
- 163992654953
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
Fail185,430 miles (+3,228)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,430 miles
- Test number
- 593709840869
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
Pass182,202 miles (+3,423)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 182,202 miles
- Test number
- 940511674461
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass178,779 miles (+3,264)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 178,779 miles
- Test number
- 415957197381
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass175,515 miles (+4,028)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 175,515 miles
- Test number
- 951827878308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,487 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 171,487 miles
- Test number
- 582004555680
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components
Fail171,487 miles (+4,455)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,487 miles
- Test number
- 364469169585
- MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components
Pass167,032 miles (+3,369)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 167,032 miles
- Test number
- 161318259408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,663 miles (+3,637)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 163,663 miles
- Test number
- 135446907166
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass160,026 miles (+4,423)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 160,026 miles
- Test number
- 364203473491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,603 miles (+13,180)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 155,603 miles
- Test number
- 884175833630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,423 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 142,423 miles
- Test number
- 187952315263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,420 miles (+18,384)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,420 miles
- Test number
- 451490609648
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass124,036 miles (+87)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 124,036 miles
- Test number
- 164490889489
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail123,949 miles (+14,025)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,949 miles
- Test number
- 659524183795
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass109,924 miles (+74)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 109,924 miles
- Test number
- 937295764226
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCreak from n/s/f bottom balljoint /shocker
- NoteWipers poor
Fail109,850 miles (+14,920)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,850 miles
- Test number
- 265141364220
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCreak from n/s/f bottom balljoint /shocker
- NoteWipers poor
Pass94,930 miles (+15,810)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 94,930 miles
- Test number
- 588725673207
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNoisey ABS pump
Pass79,120 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 79,120 miles
- Test number
- 847773202334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail79,119 miles (+16,350)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,119 miles
- Test number
- 469661302397
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,769 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 62,769 miles
- Test number
- 358901791254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,755 miles (+17,786)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,755 miles
- Test number
- 236078381279
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,969 miles (+10,132)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 44,969 miles
- Test number
- 794148160251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,837 miles (+11,306)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 34,837 miles
- Test number
- 903431269283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,531 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 23,531 miles
- Test number
- 733364778206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 BJB
- Does LB55 BJB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 BJB is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 BJB?
- The MOT on LB55 BJB is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 BJB done?
- LB55 BJB was recorded at 188,376 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 9,180 miles a year.
- Has LB55 BJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 BJB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB55 BJB 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 LB55 BJB find?
- LB55 BJB passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; light underbody corrosion and rust.; oil leak, but not excessive.
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