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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 3,222 cc

LM55 BHWMOT history

LM55 BHW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

LM55 BHW silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2026
Mileage
157,264 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BHW was last recorded at 157,264 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 2,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,671 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,593 miles
Average per year
7,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,264 miles
  • 2024 – 154,671 miles
  • 2023 – 149,741 miles
  • 2022 – 145,046 miles
  • 2021 – 143,717 miles
  • 2019 – 140,680 miles
  • 2018 – 129,842 miles
  • 2017 – 128,068 miles
  • 2016 – 125,310 miles
  • 2015 – 123,662 miles
  • 2014 – 118,648 miles
  • 2013 – 101,088 miles
  • 2012 – 81,135 miles
  • 2011 – 70,468 miles
  • 2010 – 57,983 miles
  • 2009 – 47,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,264 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Tyres worn on edges

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,264 miles (+2,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,264 miles
    Test number
    267016670270
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass154,671 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,671 miles
    Test number
    986607049311
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail154,663 miles (+4,922)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,663 miles
    Test number
    374483188198
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass149,741 miles (+4,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,741 miles
    Test number
    864329111698
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

  5. Pass145,046 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,046 miles
    Test number
    893159078592
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail145,046 miles (+1,329)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,046 miles
    Test number
    376590152817
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass143,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,717 miles
    Test number
    100752459737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail143,717 miles (+3,037)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,717 miles
    Test number
    700524433435
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass140,680 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,680 miles
    Test number
    145223811250
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail140,680 miles (+2,944)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,680 miles
    Test number
    226772224459
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass137,736 miles (+7,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    137,736 miles
    Test number
    865298768858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass129,842 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,842 miles
    Test number
    554289988631
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail129,842 miles (+1,774)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,842 miles
    Test number
    746542281436
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass128,068 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    128,068 miles
    Test number
    431961888730
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail128,068 miles (+2,758)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,068 miles
    Test number
    334630345557
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass125,310 miles (+1,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    125,310 miles
    Test number
    897527739724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

  17. Pass123,662 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    123,662 miles
    Test number
    635873005027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,648 miles (+17,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    118,648 miles
    Test number
    699843524017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass101,088 miles (+19,953)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    101,088 miles
    Test number
    207652103026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,135 miles (+10,667)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,135 miles
    Test number
    968941642137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,468 miles (+12,485)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,468 miles
    Test number
    228017451183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,983 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,983 miles
    Test number
    712212780161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,935 miles (+10,617)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,935 miles
    Test number
    942169470181
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  24. Pass47,318 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,318 miles
    Test number
    323272089110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,300 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,300 miles
    Test number
    854011689172
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM55 BHW

Does LM55 BHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 BHW expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BHW?
The MOT on LM55 BHW expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 BHW done?
LM55 BHW was recorded at 157,264 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 7,071 miles a year.
Has LM55 BHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BHW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM55 BHW 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 BHW find?
LM55 BHW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear exhaust mounting defective; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on inner edge.

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