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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

LM55 BBEMOT history

LM55 BBE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 168,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2023.

LM55 BBE silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2024
Mileage
168,569 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2023
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BBE was last recorded at 168,569 miles on 31 Jul 2023, 6,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,271 miles · 10 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
6,298 miles
Average per year
9,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,569 miles
  • 2022 – 162,271 miles
  • 2021 – 156,248 miles
  • 2020 – 144,153 miles
  • 2019 – 130,590 miles
  • 2018 – 115,549 miles
  • 2017 – 104,461 miles
  • 2016 – 93,637 miles
  • 2015 – 78,844 miles
  • 2014 – 68,986 miles
  • 2013 – 59,025 miles
  • 2012 – 51,007 miles
  • 2011 – 42,301 miles
  • 2010 – 34,842 miles
  • 2008 – 23,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,569 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,569 miles (+6,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    168,569 miles
    Test number
    309915707506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass162,271 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    162,271 miles
    Test number
    384866688955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Fail162,269 miles (+6,021)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,269 miles
    Test number
    515766981574
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Pass156,248 miles (+12,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    156,248 miles
    Test number
    206097678038
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low
  5. Pass144,153 miles (+13,563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    144,153 miles
    Test number
    287922397911
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  6. Pass130,590 miles (+15,041)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,590 miles
    Test number
    827684501119
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass115,549 miles (+11,088)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,549 miles
    Test number
    620284241098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,461 miles (+10,824)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,461 miles
    Test number
    682905061643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,637 miles (+14,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,637 miles
    Test number
    350088600101
    • 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)
  10. Pass78,844 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,844 miles
    Test number
    266306015003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  11. Fail78,844 miles (+9,858)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,844 miles
    Test number
    629085415002
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  12. Pass68,986 miles (+9,961)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,986 miles
    Test number
    218871234026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,025 miles (+8,018)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,025 miles
    Test number
    797017103090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  14. Pass51,007 miles (+8,706)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,007 miles
    Test number
    386418412090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,301 miles (+7,459)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,301 miles
    Test number
    129249411083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,842 miles (+11,834)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,842 miles
    Test number
    174390540476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,008 miles
    Test number
    740783558322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM55 BBE

Does LM55 BBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 BBE expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BBE?
The MOT on LM55 BBE expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 BBE done?
LM55 BBE was recorded at 168,569 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2023, an average of 9,960 miles a year.
Has LM55 BBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BBE has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LM55 BBE 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 LM55 BBE find?
LM55 BBE passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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