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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LM55 BYAMOT history

LM55 BYA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 170,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2024.

LM55 BYA silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2025
Mileage
170,956 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BYA
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 27 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BYA was last recorded at 170,956 miles on 28 Jun 2024, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,922 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
9,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,956 miles
  • 2023 – 152,310 miles
  • 2022 – 151,463 miles
  • 2021 – 151,038 miles
  • 2020 – 149,266 miles
  • 2019 – 147,221 miles
  • 2018 – 142,158 miles
  • 2017 – 138,190 miles
  • 2016 – 136,378 miles
  • 2015 – 122,956 miles
  • 2014 – 105,316 miles
  • 2013 – 86,807 miles
  • 2012 – 72,788 miles
  • 2011 – 64,181 miles
  • 2010 – 49,163 miles
  • 2008 – 31,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,956 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,956 miles (+34)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    170,956 miles
    Test number
    121100459900
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail170,922 miles (+11)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,922 miles
    Test number
    347933190168
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail170,911 miles (+18,601)3 dangerous3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,911 miles
    Test number
    233221047770
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass152,310 miles (+847)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,310 miles
    Test number
    966594041259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
  5. Pass151,463 miles (+425)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    151,463 miles
    Test number
    519636524443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken but exhaust remains secure
  6. Pass151,038 miles (+1,772)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    151,038 miles
    Test number
    423735602862
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass149,266 miles (+2,045)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    149,266 miles
    Test number
    566964403931
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass147,221 miles (+5,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,221 miles
    Test number
    879108995521
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  9. Pass142,158 miles (+3,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    142,158 miles
    Test number
    912608970462
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass138,190 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,190 miles
    Test number
    419749814748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,378 miles (+13,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,378 miles
    Test number
    963114043227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass122,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    122,956 miles
    Test number
    299413745026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,956 miles (+17,640)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,956 miles
    Test number
    647843945060
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass105,316 miles (+18,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,316 miles
    Test number
    468404164018
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass86,807 miles (+14,019)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,807 miles
    Test number
    139167963438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,788 miles (+8,607)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,788 miles
    Test number
    509279182030
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass64,181 miles (+15,018)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,181 miles
    Test number
    798541901145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,163 miles (+18,000)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,163 miles
    Test number
    710698890002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,163 miles
    Test number
    682465568398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM55 BYA

Does LM55 BYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 BYA expired on 27 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BYA?
The MOT on LM55 BYA expired on 27 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 BYA done?
LM55 BYA was recorded at 170,956 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2024, an average of 9,023 miles a year.
Has LM55 BYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BYA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LM55 BYA 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 BYA find?
LM55 BYA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes, and 2 more.

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