Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc
LM55 BBJMOT history
LM55 BBJ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,565 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 64,565 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,724 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM55 BBJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM55 BBJ was last recorded at 64,565 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,560 miles · 22 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 2,724 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 64,565 miles
- 2024 – 63,855 miles
- 2023 – 60,005 miles
- 2022 – 58,821 miles
- 2021 – 56,516 miles
- 2019 – 55,623 miles
- 2018 – 50,761 miles
- 2017 – 49,094 miles
- 2016 – 47,021 miles
- 2015 – 44,440 miles
- 2014 – 42,942 miles
- 2013 – 39,532 miles
- 2011 – 35,864 miles
- 2010 – 32,206 miles
- 2009 – 24,212 miles
- 2008 – 18,208 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,565 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,565 miles (+5)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 64,565 miles
- Test number
- 785648444480
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail64,560 miles (+352)2 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,560 miles
- Test number
- 976213661610
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure iner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure iner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass64,208 miles (+353)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 64,208 miles
- Test number
- 577508826176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,855 miles (+3,850)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 63,855 miles
- Test number
- 115378414761
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass60,005 miles (+1,184)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 60,005 miles
- Test number
- 922092822749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,821 miles (+2,305)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 58,821 miles
- Test number
- 133610804639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,516 miles (+893)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 56,516 miles
- Test number
- 794888630906
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass55,623 miles (+1,469)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 55,623 miles
- Test number
- 187049693542
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass54,154 miles (+3,393)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 54,154 miles
- Test number
- 556937244407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,761 miles (+1,667)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 50,761 miles
- Test number
- 638388862976
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass49,094 miles (+2,073)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 49,094 miles
- Test number
- 511063549699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,021 miles (+2,581)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 47,021 miles
- Test number
- 127957901362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,440 miles (+1,498)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 44,440 miles
- Test number
- 555419205088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,942 miles (+3,410)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 42,942 miles
- Test number
- 426455844055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 39,532 miles
- Test number
- 368850863005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,532 miles (+3,668)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,532 miles
- Test number
- 505159653085
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass35,864 miles (+3,658)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 35,864 miles
- Test number
- 998479041300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,206 miles (+396)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 32,206 miles
- Test number
- 774463360329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,810 miles (+7,598)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 31,810 miles
- Test number
- 800041720350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,212 miles (+6,004)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 24,212 miles
- Test number
- 710478049398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 18,208 miles
- Test number
- 400304428429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM55 BBJ
- Does LM55 BBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM55 BBJ is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM55 BBJ?
- The MOT on LM55 BBJ is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM55 BBJ done?
- LM55 BBJ was recorded at 64,565 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,724 miles a year.
- Has LM55 BBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM55 BBJ has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM55 BBJ 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 BBJ find?
- LM55 BBJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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