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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LM55 BVYMOT history

LM55 BVY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2022.

LM55 BVY silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2023
Mileage
110,658 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BVY
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
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
28 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BVY was last recorded at 110,658 miles on 28 May 2022, 5,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,867 miles · 5 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
5,791 miles
Average per year
5,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,658 miles
  • 2021 – 104,867 miles
  • 2020 – 97,760 miles
  • 2018 – 92,317 miles
  • 2017 – 89,325 miles
  • 2016 – 78,868 miles
  • 2015 – 73,326 miles
  • 2014 – 66,313 miles
  • 2013 – 60,873 miles
  • 2012 – 53,948 miles
  • 2011 – 48,092 miles
  • 2009 – 37,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,658 miles
  • AdvisoryChip in front windscreen
  • AdvisoryNearside & offside front brake flexi hoses deteriorating
  • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroding

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,658 miles (+5,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,658 miles
    Test number
    427670698759
    • AdvisoryChip in front windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front brake flexi hoses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroding
  2. Pass104,867 miles (+7,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,867 miles
    Test number
    269700774312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
  3. Pass97,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,760 miles
    Test number
    326961630275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Fail97,760 miles (+5,443)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,760 miles
    Test number
    736519712562
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass92,317 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,317 miles
    Test number
    262360184332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,325 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,325 miles
    Test number
    532222220002
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  7. Fail89,321 miles (+10,453)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,321 miles
    Test number
    477861161098
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass78,868 miles (+5,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,868 miles
    Test number
    431114996057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  9. Pass73,326 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,326 miles
    Test number
    758312015190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,324 miles (+7,011)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,324 miles
    Test number
    529821715136
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass66,313 miles (+5,440)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,313 miles
    Test number
    977702334116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,873 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,873 miles
    Test number
    707900563092
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail60,869 miles (+6,921)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,869 miles
    Test number
    308786253097
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass53,948 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,948 miles
    Test number
    286973832011
    • 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)
    • NoteSmall splits in tread of nearside rear tyre
  15. Fail53,943 miles (+5,851)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,943 miles
    Test number
    405752732067
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteSmall splits in tread of nearside rear tyre
  16. Pass48,092 miles (+10,702)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,092 miles
    Test number
    455313101100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,390 miles (+318)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,390 miles
    Test number
    962630759379
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEmissions pass 1.08 average
  18. Fail37,072 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,072 miles
    Test number
    501313059285
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LM55 BVY

Does LM55 BVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 BVY expired on 8 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BVY?
The MOT on LM55 BVY expired on 8 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 BVY done?
LM55 BVY was recorded at 110,658 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2022, an average of 5,789 miles a year.
Has LM55 BVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BVY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LM55 BVY 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 BVY find?
LM55 BVY passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2022 with 3 advisories: chip in front windscreen; nearside & offside front brake flexi hoses deteriorating; nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

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