Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc
LM55 BVTMOT history
LM55 BVT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 174,626 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 174,626 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,967 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM55 BVT
- 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 expired on 17 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM55 BVT was last recorded at 174,626 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 8,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 166,467 miles · 10 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,159 miles
- Average per year
- 7,967 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 174,626 miles
- 2021 – 166,467 miles
- 2020 – 165,121 miles
- 2019 – 163,789 miles
- 2018 – 161,315 miles
- 2017 – 159,050 miles
- 2016 – 157,535 miles
- 2015 – 151,353 miles
- 2014 – 139,569 miles
- 2013 – 126,036 miles
- 2012 – 117,876 miles
- 2011 – 109,912 miles
- 2010 – 107,764 miles
- 2009 – 89,506 miles
- 2008 – 62,359 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,626 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,626 miles (+8,159)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 174,626 miles
- Test number
- 356633408381
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,467 miles (+1,346)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 166,467 miles
- Test number
- 496903081679
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,121 miles (+1,332)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 165,121 miles
- Test number
- 496002201549
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front screen wash bottle leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s and O/s
Pass163,789 miles (+2,474)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 163,789 miles
- Test number
- 953035482838
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass161,315 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 161,315 miles
- Test number
- 952581059684
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail161,299 miles (+2,249)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,299 miles
- Test number
- 429500465168
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass159,050 miles (+1,515)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 159,050 miles
- Test number
- 467359938426
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass157,535 miles (+6,182)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 157,535 miles
- Test number
- 600630908529
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight slightly dim on dipped beam
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass151,353 miles (+11,784)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 151,353 miles
- Test number
- 848587582638
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear differential Offside rear mount missing
Pass139,569 miles (+13,533)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 139,569 miles
- Test number
- 606876944398
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear diff appears to have the offside mount and bolt missing.
Pass126,036 miles (+8,160)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 126,036 miles
- Test number
- 317710543320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,876 miles (+7,964)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 117,876 miles
- Test number
- 655079432344
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass109,912 miles (+2,148)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 109,912 miles
- Test number
- 288217591278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,764 miles (+18)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 107,764 miles
- Test number
- 490021220497
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside/nearside front and rear tyres wearing on edges
Fail107,746 miles (+18,240)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,746 miles
- Test number
- 782563710391
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside/nearside front and rear tyres wearing on edges
Pass89,506 miles (+27,147)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 89,506 miles
- Test number
- 730391949331
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass62,359 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 62,359 miles
- Test number
- 441190658495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM55 BVT
- Does LM55 BVT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM55 BVT expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM55 BVT?
- The MOT on LM55 BVT expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM55 BVT done?
- LM55 BVT was recorded at 174,626 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 7,967 miles a year.
- Has LM55 BVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM55 BVT has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2018.
- Has the mileage on LM55 BVT 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 BVT find?
- LM55 BVT passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.
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