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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LM55 BWBMOT history

LM55 BWB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2025.

LM55 BWB silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2026
Mileage
113,399 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BWB
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
24 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BWB was last recorded at 113,399 miles on 22 Feb 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,359 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
5,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,399 miles
  • 2024 – 113,359 miles
  • 2022 – 111,889 miles
  • 2021 – 105,411 miles
  • 2020 – 98,487 miles
  • 2019 – 96,515 miles
  • 2018 – 93,041 miles
  • 2017 – 90,169 miles
  • 2016 – 86,050 miles
  • 2015 – 80,862 miles
  • 2014 – 75,590 miles
  • 2013 – 66,398 miles
  • 2012 – 58,301 miles
  • 2011 – 46,920 miles
  • 2010 – 37,339 miles
  • 2009 – 28,521 miles
  • 2008 – 20,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,399 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both front headlights cloudy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,399 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,399 miles
    Test number
    675371840744
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail113,359 miles (+1,470)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,359 miles
    Test number
    466733980473
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

  3. Pass111,889 miles (+6,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,889 miles
    Test number
    854096152433
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    105,411 miles
    Test number
    277072472592
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  5. Fail105,411 miles (+6,924)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,411 miles
    Test number
    838836845742
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass98,487 miles (+1,972)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,487 miles
    Test number
    897011376161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlights cloudy
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower spring link arms inner bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear bumper insecure on the offside corner but unlikely to become detached
    • AdvisoryRear differential oil leak

  7. Pass96,515 miles (+3,474)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,515 miles
    Test number
    476380434445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlights cloudy
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower control arms (rear) inner bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryInner shoulder wear to the nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryRear bumper insecure on the offside corner but unlikely to become detached
    • AdvisorySlight seepage from rear differential

  8. Pass93,041 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,041 miles
    Test number
    729781929903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,169 miles
    Test number
    926744505062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail90,169 miles (+4,119)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,169 miles
    Test number
    751964061032
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass86,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,050 miles
    Test number
    506452657664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail86,050 miles (+5,188)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,050 miles
    Test number
    632622450204
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass80,862 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,862 miles
    Test number
    696470815260
    • NoteAdvise offside rear coil spring corroded.

  14. Fail80,860 miles (+5,270)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,860 miles
    Test number
    308489105206
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise front brake pads inner wearing low.
    • NoteAdvise offside rear coil spring corroded.
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre wearing low.

  15. Pass75,590 miles (+2)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,590 miles
    Test number
    486983914231
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre sidewall damage.
    • NoteAdvise various stone chips front screen.

  16. Fail75,588 miles (+9,190)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,588 miles
    Test number
    345552214483
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre sidewall damage.
    • NoteAdvise various stone chips front screen.

  17. Pass66,398 miles (+8,097)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,398 miles
    Test number
    326982713450
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise off side rear tyre and wheel outer edge damaged
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pads wearing low

  18. Pass58,301 miles (+11,381)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,301 miles
    Test number
    579743212215
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise all tyre outter side walls some damage [still legal]
    • NoteAdvise near side rear tyre wearing low on middle of tread

  19. Pass46,920 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,920 miles
    Test number
    599263111201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,917 miles (+9,578)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,917 miles
    Test number
    589450211287
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has chunks missing on outer sidewall
    • NoteBattery warning light is on

  21. Pass37,339 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,339 miles
    Test number
    144456310268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre damaged on outer side wall

  22. Fail37,337 miles (+8,816)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,337 miles
    Test number
    574165910239
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre damaged on outer side wall

  23. Pass28,521 miles (+8,092)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,521 miles
    Test number
    362256799140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,429 miles
    Test number
    310068718440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM55 BWB

Does LM55 BWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 BWB expired on 21 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BWB?
The MOT on LM55 BWB expired on 21 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 BWB done?
LM55 BWB was recorded at 113,399 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2025, an average of 5,617 miles a year.
Has LM55 BWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BWB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LM55 BWB 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 BWB find?
LM55 BWB passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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