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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LB55 BLKMOT history

LB55 BLK is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 200,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
200,255 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 BLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 BLK was last recorded at 200,255 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 11,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,647 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,608 miles
Average per year
9,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,255 miles
  • 2025 – 188,647 miles
  • 2024 – 178,636 miles
  • 2023 – 172,061 miles
  • 2022 – 167,325 miles
  • 2020 – 164,780 miles
  • 2018 – 154,700 miles
  • 2017 – 149,199 miles
  • 2016 – 142,388 miles
  • 2015 – 131,253 miles
  • 2014 – 120,395 miles
  • 2013 – 108,225 miles
  • 2012 – 97,549 miles
  • 2011 – 82,770 miles
  • 2010 – 69,126 miles
  • 2009 – 52,633 miles
  • 2008 – 39,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,255 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,255 miles (+11,608)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    200,255 miles
    Test number
    484470648289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass188,647 miles (+10,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    188,647 miles
    Test number
    913529397493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass178,636 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    178,636 miles
    Test number
    222916063740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail178,628 miles (+6,567)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,628 miles
    Test number
    864314804246
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass172,061 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    172,061 miles
    Test number
    260015817275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass167,325 miles (+2,545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    167,325 miles
    Test number
    606983722436
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass164,780 miles (+94)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    164,780 miles
    Test number
    177737330075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Fail164,686 miles (+9,986)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,686 miles
    Test number
    527803601266
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected Air bag rubbing on suspension components (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass154,700 miles (+5,501)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    154,700 miles
    Test number
    401145198928
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass149,199 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    149,199 miles
    Test number
    232696017680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail149,003 miles (+6,615)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,003 miles
    Test number
    470046712131
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass142,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    142,388 miles
    Test number
    380591111333
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail142,388 miles (+11,135)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,388 miles
    Test number
    416369192199
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass131,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    131,253 miles
    Test number
    225638633921
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail131,253 miles (+10,858)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,253 miles
    Test number
    628026928863
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSuspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides front outer lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass120,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    120,395 miles
    Test number
    999148034355
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail120,395 miles (+12,170)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,395 miles
    Test number
    919347734353
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass108,225 miles (+10,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,225 miles
    Test number
    978316823311
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass97,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    97,549 miles
    Test number
    726702232382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail97,549 miles (+14,779)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,549 miles
    Test number
    728108922371
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass82,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    82,770 miles
    Test number
    495429511426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,770 miles (+13,644)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,770 miles
    Test number
    859398011372
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres have inner edges badly worn (smooth).

  23. Pass69,126 miles (+16,493)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,126 miles
    Test number
    193447920359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,633 miles (+12,985)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,633 miles
    Test number
    892881339335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,648 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,648 miles
    Test number
    360633448373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Fail39,644 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,644 miles
    Test number
    531260448393
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LB55 BLK

Does LB55 BLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 BLK is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 BLK?
The MOT on LB55 BLK is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 BLK done?
LB55 BLK was recorded at 200,255 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 9,250 miles a year.
Has LB55 BLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 BLK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 BLK 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 BLK find?
LB55 BLK passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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