
Mercedes-Benz E
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass156,248 miles (+12,095)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 156,248 miles
- Test number
- 206097678038
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low
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))
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))
Pass115,549 miles (+11,088)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 115,549 miles
- Test number
- 620284241098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,461 miles (+10,824)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 104,461 miles
- Test number
- 682905061643
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass68,986 miles (+9,961)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 68,986 miles
- Test number
- 218871234026
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass51,007 miles (+8,706)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 51,007 miles
- Test number
- 386418412090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,301 miles (+7,459)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 42,301 miles
- Test number
- 129249411083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,842 miles (+11,834)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 34,842 miles
- Test number
- 174390540476
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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