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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LB55 VXHMOT history

LB55 VXH is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
128,462 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VXH was last recorded at 128,462 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,932 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
530 miles
Average per year
6,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,462 miles
  • 2024 – 127,932 miles
  • 2023 – 126,851 miles
  • 2022 – 125,777 miles
  • 2021 – 123,518 miles
  • 2020 – 122,167 miles
  • 2019 – 118,588 miles
  • 2018 – 112,660 miles
  • 2017 – 107,852 miles
  • 2016 – 99,035 miles
  • 2015 – 91,347 miles
  • 2014 – 83,379 miles
  • 2013 – 74,483 miles
  • 2012 – 64,946 miles
  • 2011 – 54,899 miles
  • 2010 – 44,600 miles
  • 2009 – 32,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,462 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,462 miles (+530)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,462 miles
    Test number
    151869345671
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,932 miles
    Test number
    558447669202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail127,932 miles (+112)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,932 miles
    Test number
    516872367061
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail127,820 miles (+969)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,820 miles
    Test number
    112687401448
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass126,851 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,851 miles
    Test number
    710175530867
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail126,851 miles (+1,074)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,851 miles
    Test number
    563770015781
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass125,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,777 miles
    Test number
    713576843934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,777 miles (+2,259)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,777 miles
    Test number
    170065490301
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,518 miles
    Test number
    211361875826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail123,518 miles (+1,351)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,518 miles
    Test number
    443330340699
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass122,167 miles (+3,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,167 miles
    Test number
    241388767862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass118,588 miles (+5,928)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,588 miles
    Test number
    467280116865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,660 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,660 miles
    Test number
    241952118999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,852 miles (+8,817)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,852 miles
    Test number
    194400888875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,035 miles (+7,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,035 miles
    Test number
    750741524762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass91,347 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,347 miles
    Test number
    638141925087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,293 miles (+7,914)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,293 miles
    Test number
    309426015095
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNo reverse light

  18. Pass83,379 miles (+8,896)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,379 miles
    Test number
    618609504029
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear tyres close to wear limit

  19. Pass74,483 miles (+9,537)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,483 miles
    Test number
    326538313099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,946 miles (+10,047)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,946 miles
    Test number
    487779512037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,899 miles (+10,299)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,899 miles
    Test number
    579615401020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,600 miles (+12,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,600 miles
    Test number
    510614610015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass32,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,278 miles
    Test number
    863083029012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VXH

Does LB55 VXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VXH expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VXH?
The MOT on LB55 VXH expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VXH done?
LB55 VXH was recorded at 128,462 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 6,029 miles a year.
Has LB55 VXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VXH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 VXH 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 VXH find?
LB55 VXH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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