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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LDY 555MOT history

LDY 555 is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

LDY 555 blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
109,128 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LDY 555
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LDY 555 was last recorded at 109,128 miles on 14 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,123 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,128 miles
  • 2025 – 107,489 miles
  • 2024 – 105,746 miles
  • 2023 – 103,439 miles
  • 2022 – 101,066 miles
  • 2021 – 98,259 miles
  • 2020 – 96,387 miles
  • 2019 – 93,073 miles
  • 2018 – 87,509 miles
  • 2017 – 82,017 miles
  • 2016 – 76,867 miles
  • 2015 – 69,446 miles
  • 2014 – 62,647 miles
  • 2013 – 53,722 miles
  • 2012 – 48,695 miles
  • 2011 – 45,210 miles
  • 2010 – 41,042 miles
  • 2009 – 37,226 miles
  • 2008 – 31,205 miles
  • 2007 – 26,393 miles
  • 2006 – 19,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,128 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Non-obligatory stop lamp up to 1/2 not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEML on dashRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,128 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    109,128 miles
    Test number
    227442646061
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Non-obligatory stop lamp up to 1/2 not working
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail109,123 miles (+1,634)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,123 miles
    Test number
    615435899930
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Non-obligatory stop lamp up to 1/2 not working
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass107,489 miles (+1,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,489 miles
    Test number
    612632533784
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  4. Pass105,746 miles (+2,307)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,746 miles
    Test number
    418775516934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass103,439 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,439 miles
    Test number
    534985170895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,066 miles (+2,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,066 miles
    Test number
    246114351803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,259 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,259 miles
    Test number
    159548457291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,387 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    96,387 miles
    Test number
    613951983645
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail96,387 miles (+3,314)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,387 miles
    Test number
    334340327034
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass93,073 miles (+5,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,073 miles
    Test number
    466471369761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass87,509 miles (+5,492)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,509 miles
    Test number
    127143458120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass82,017 miles (+5,150)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,017 miles
    Test number
    368752870282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass76,867 miles (+7,421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,867 miles
    Test number
    519422781496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass69,446 miles (+6,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,446 miles
    Test number
    989705135111
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass62,647 miles (+8,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,647 miles
    Test number
    108886234192
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass53,722 miles (+5,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,722 miles
    Test number
    207400733437
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass48,695 miles (+3,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,695 miles
    Test number
    376482532147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass45,210 miles (+4,168)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,210 miles
    Test number
    728869921161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass41,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,042 miles
    Test number
    212001730118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,042 miles (+3,816)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,042 miles
    Test number
    451291230119
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass37,226 miles (+6,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,226 miles
    Test number
    310942939154
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass31,205 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,205 miles
    Test number
    270390738494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,393 miles (+7,316)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,393 miles
    Test number
    521080887168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,077 miles
    Test number
    770050136146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LDY 555

What vehicle is registration LDY 555 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LDY 555 on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 May 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LDY 555 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LDY 555 is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LDY 555?
The MOT on LDY 555 is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LDY 555 done?
LDY 555 was recorded at 109,128 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,500 miles a year.
Has LDY 555 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LDY 555 has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LDY 555 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 LDY 555 find?
LDY 555 passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 6 advisories: central rear non-obligatory stop lamp up to 1/2 not working; eml on dash; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 3 more.

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