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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LC55 VHHMOT history

LC55 VHH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LC55 VHH silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,032 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VHH
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
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VHH was last recorded at 70,032 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 1,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,841 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,191 miles
Average per year
3,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,032 miles
  • 2025 – 68,841 miles
  • 2024 – 67,934 miles
  • 2023 – 66,665 miles
  • 2022 – 65,027 miles
  • 2021 – 62,615 miles
  • 2020 – 60,143 miles
  • 2019 – 55,075 miles
  • 2018 – 52,565 miles
  • 2017 – 48,284 miles
  • 2016 – 43,913 miles
  • 2015 – 41,136 miles
  • 2014 – 33,914 miles
  • 2013 – 28,096 miles
  • 2012 – 24,707 miles
  • 2011 – 22,172 miles
  • 2010 – 20,122 miles
  • 2009 – 18,330 miles
  • 2008 – 14,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,032 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.6 mm in centre of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 0 mm inside edge of tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,032 miles (+1,191)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,032 miles
    Test number
    751357371678
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass68,841 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,841 miles
    Test number
    268539857759
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail68,830 miles (+896)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,830 miles
    Test number
    522139567264
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass67,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,934 miles
    Test number
    638251241372
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail67,934 miles (+1,269)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,934 miles
    Test number
    801337401641
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass66,665 miles (+1,638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,665 miles
    Test number
    641108424002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass65,027 miles (+2,412)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,027 miles
    Test number
    517047832186
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring rusty
  8. Pass62,615 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,615 miles
    Test number
    968364072041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,143 miles (+5,068)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,143 miles
    Test number
    573327892442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,075 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,075 miles
    Test number
    921726237898
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.6 mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 0 mm inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Fail55,059 miles (+2,494)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,059 miles
    Test number
    979038292573
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.6 mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 0 mm inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass52,565 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,565 miles
    Test number
    607933653639
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
  13. Fail52,552 miles (+4,268)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,552 miles
    Test number
    438784032366
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
  14. Pass48,284 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,284 miles
    Test number
    612410739025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,913 miles
    Test number
    763009813238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail43,913 miles (+2,777)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,913 miles
    Test number
    281675045778
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass41,136 miles (+7,222)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,136 miles
    Test number
    328728560636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,914 miles (+5,818)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,914 miles
    Test number
    819268424336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,096 miles (+3,389)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,096 miles
    Test number
    636862233326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,707 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    24,707 miles
    Test number
    958560712333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,172 miles (+2,050)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,172 miles
    Test number
    317640121339
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge
  22. Pass20,122 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    20,122 miles
    Test number
    662341820383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,330 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,330 miles
    Test number
    673875119340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,176 miles
    Test number
    823754928369
    • 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)

Questions about LC55 VHH

Does LC55 VHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 VHH is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VHH?
The MOT on LC55 VHH is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 VHH done?
LC55 VHH was recorded at 70,032 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 3,154 miles a year.
Has LC55 VHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VHH has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LC55 VHH 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 LC55 VHH find?
LC55 VHH passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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