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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LM55 BYBMOT history

LM55 BYB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 204,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

LM55 BYB black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2025
Mileage
204,395 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BYB was last recorded at 204,395 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,389 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 204,395 miles
  • 2023 – 197,913 miles
  • 2022 – 193,716 miles
  • 2021 – 190,861 miles
  • 2020 – 186,982 miles
  • 2019 – 181,800 miles
  • 2018 – 175,637 miles
  • 2017 – 171,141 miles
  • 2016 – 165,856 miles
  • 2015 – 162,364 miles
  • 2014 – 158,127 miles
  • 2013 – 151,603 miles
  • 2012 – 141,920 miles
  • 2011 – 127,313 miles
  • 2010 – 106,507 miles
  • 2008 – 93,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,395 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing VERY close on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing VERY close to limit (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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,395 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    204,395 miles
    Test number
    814792246683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing VERY close on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing VERY close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail204,389 miles (+6,476)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,389 miles
    Test number
    220938015468
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing VERY close on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing VERY close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass197,913 miles (+4,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    197,913 miles
    Test number
    893766605864
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass193,716 miles (+2,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    193,716 miles
    Test number
    138022878069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass190,861 miles (+20)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    190,861 miles
    Test number
    754723269700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail190,841 miles (+3,859)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,841 miles
    Test number
    585542577408
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass186,982 miles (+5,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    186,982 miles
    Test number
    493956243267
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass181,800 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    181,800 miles
    Test number
    692426624780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail181,657 miles (+6,020)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,657 miles
    Test number
    727804230258
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass175,637 miles (+4,496)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    175,637 miles
    Test number
    418098567684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass171,141 miles (+5,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    171,141 miles
    Test number
    769064284389
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin

  12. Pass165,856 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    165,856 miles
    Test number
    999235458002
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail165,853 miles (+3,489)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,853 miles
    Test number
    614055722495
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass162,364 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    162,364 miles
    Test number
    708668108211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass158,127 miles (+6,524)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    158,127 miles
    Test number
    969455034276
    • NoteUnderside covers fitted

  16. Pass151,603 miles (+9,683)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    151,603 miles
    Test number
    609569933338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust support between pipes has broken on one side but is still supported
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass141,920 miles (+14,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    141,920 miles
    Test number
    707326652341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass127,313 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    127,313 miles
    Test number
    946953161367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail127,310 miles (+10,741)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,310 miles
    Test number
    246972361309
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass116,569 miles (+10,062)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    116,569 miles
    Test number
    907756101095
    • NoteOffside front fog light not working

  21. Pass106,507 miles (+12,756)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    106,507 miles
    Test number
    703864500089
    • NoteEngine oil level slightly low, topped up to carry out emission test
    • NotePlastic under body and engine covers fitted, limited access for inspection.

  22. Fail93,751 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,751 miles
    Test number
    303045748327
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass93,751 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    93,751 miles
    Test number
    494985448494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LM55 BYB

Does LM55 BYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 BYB expired on 25 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BYB?
The MOT on LM55 BYB expired on 25 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 BYB done?
LM55 BYB was recorded at 204,395 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 7,050 miles a year.
Has LM55 BYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BYB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LM55 BYB 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 BYB find?
LM55 BYB passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very close on edges; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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