Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc
LM55 BVGMOT history
LM55 BVG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,291 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 161,291 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,371 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM55 BVG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM55 BVG was last recorded at 161,291 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 2,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,368 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,923 miles
- Average per year
- 6,371 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,291 miles
- 2025 – 158,368 miles
- 2024 – 156,238 miles
- 2023 – 154,737 miles
- 2022 – 150,798 miles
- 2021 – 146,195 miles
- 2020 – 143,700 miles
- 2019 – 136,928 miles
- 2018 – 122,606 miles
- 2017 – 111,073 miles
- 2016 – 108,870 miles
- 2015 – 101,904 miles
- 2014 – 94,186 miles
- 2013 – 86,573 miles
- 2012 – 81,443 miles
- 2011 – 73,169 miles
- 2010 – 64,376 miles
- 2009 – 57,636 miles
- 2008 – 51,027 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,291 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil leak
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,291 miles (+2,923)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 161,291 miles
- Test number
- 445862500055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass158,368 miles (+2,130)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 158,368 miles
- Test number
- 833864422242
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass156,238 miles (+1,501)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 156,238 miles
- Test number
- 292180338035
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,737 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 154,737 miles
- Test number
- 670529156115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Fail154,736 miles (+3,938)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,736 miles
- Test number
- 429485635107
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Pass150,798 miles (+4,603)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 150,798 miles
- Test number
- 558720439391
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly
Pass146,195 miles (+48)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 146,195 miles
- Test number
- 296061600604
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail146,147 miles (+2,447)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,147 miles
- Test number
- 738544320888
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears at rear under plastic (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass143,700 miles (+6,772)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 143,700 miles
- Test number
- 673853451804
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,928 miles (+31)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 136,928 miles
- Test number
- 324763379585
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail136,897 miles (+14,291)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,897 miles
- Test number
- 487862831034
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,606 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 122,606 miles
- Test number
- 173630230326
- DangerousOil leak
- AdvisoryEvidance of fuel leak at fuel filter
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe ends corroded
Fail122,663 miles (+11,590)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,663 miles
- Test number
- 578053437026
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEvidance of fuel leak at fuel filter
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe ends corroded
Pass111,073 miles (+2,203)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 111,073 miles
- Test number
- 642851891734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,870 miles (+172)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 108,870 miles
- Test number
- 899552113496
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail108,698 miles (+6,794)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,698 miles
- Test number
- 813985840527
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass101,904 miles (+7,718)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 101,904 miles
- Test number
- 279052189872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,186 miles (+7,613)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 94,186 miles
- Test number
- 776203104376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,573 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 86,573 miles
- Test number
- 808162733332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,573 miles (+5,130)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,573 miles
- Test number
- 178712133355
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass81,443 miles (+8,274)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 81,443 miles
- Test number
- 298507142361
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,169 miles (+8,793)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 73,169 miles
- Test number
- 276198541373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,376 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 64,376 miles
- Test number
- 302194240353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,375 miles (+6,739)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,375 miles
- Test number
- 650413940307
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass57,636 miles (+6,609)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 57,636 miles
- Test number
- 183085749304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,027 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 51,027 miles
- Test number
- 111742758336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,963 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,963 miles
- Test number
- 280240758381
- 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)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges.
Questions about LM55 BVG
- Does LM55 BVG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM55 BVG is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM55 BVG?
- The MOT on LM55 BVG is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM55 BVG done?
- LM55 BVG was recorded at 161,291 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 6,371 miles a year.
- Has LM55 BVG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM55 BVG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM55 BVG 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 BVG find?
- LM55 BVG passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.
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