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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LM55 MBXMOT history

LM55 MBX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 222,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LM55 MBX silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2026
Mileage
222,651 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 MBX
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 14 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM55 MBX was last recorded at 222,651 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 8,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,789 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,862 miles
Average per year
10,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,651 miles
  • 2025 – 213,789 miles
  • 2023 – 206,888 miles
  • 2022 – 202,666 miles
  • 2021 – 194,854 miles
  • 2020 – 190,458 miles
  • 2019 – 186,669 miles
  • 2017 – 183,052 miles
  • 2016 – 179,980 miles
  • 2015 – 146,839 miles
  • 2014 – 129,952 miles
  • 2013 – 114,482 miles
  • 2012 – 95,057 miles
  • 2010 – 74,835 miles
  • 2008 – 35,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail222,651 miles
  • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail222,651 miles (+8,862)4 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,651 miles
    Test number
    870041547749
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass213,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    213,789 miles
    Test number
    383848252517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail213,789 miles (+6,901)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,789 miles
    Test number
    225937171955
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt As Marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn As Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass206,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    206,888 miles
    Test number
    836203688598
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail206,888 miles (+4,222)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,888 miles
    Test number
    806145871956
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass202,666 miles (+3,811)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    202,666 miles
    Test number
    386051954281
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass198,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    198,855 miles
    Test number
    995501304615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail198,855 miles (+4,001)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,855 miles
    Test number
    612766957562
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass194,854 miles (+4,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    194,854 miles
    Test number
    152167848763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass190,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    190,458 miles
    Test number
    759923745827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail190,458 miles (+3,789)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,458 miles
    Test number
    556554985721
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  12. Pass186,669 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    186,669 miles
    Test number
    911698222880
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail186,669 miles (+3,617)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,669 miles
    Test number
    619506556270
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass183,052 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    183,052 miles
    Test number
    950187242367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass179,980 miles (+15,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    179,980 miles
    Test number
    706121842236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass164,667 miles (+17,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    164,667 miles
    Test number
    885884019762
    • 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)

  17. Pass146,839 miles (+16,887)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    146,839 miles
    Test number
    495238005048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,952 miles (+15,470)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    129,952 miles
    Test number
    456935614092
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass114,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    114,482 miles
    Test number
    109214313428
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail114,482 miles (+19,425)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,482 miles
    Test number
    718370713036
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass95,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    95,057 miles
    Test number
    767311912036
    • 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)

  22. Fail95,057 miles (+20,222)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,057 miles
    Test number
    626321212030
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  23. Pass74,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,835 miles
    Test number
    823321150393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,835 miles (+17,281)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,835 miles
    Test number
    220281550326
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,554 miles
    Test number
    632134910096
    • 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)

  26. Fail57,554 miles (+21,928)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,554 miles
    Test number
    704514410077
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  27. Pass35,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,626 miles
    Test number
    192344148301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM55 MBX

Does LM55 MBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 MBX expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 MBX?
The MOT on LM55 MBX expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 MBX done?
LM55 MBX was recorded at 222,651 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 10,928 miles a year.
Has LM55 MBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 MBX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM55 MBX 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 MBX find?
LM55 MBX failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 4 dangerous defects and 5 major defects: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, and 6 more.

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