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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LM55 MDFMOT history

LM55 MDF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 196,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2024.

LM55 MDF black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2025
Mileage
196,330 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 MDF
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
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2025
Latest MOT test
28 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 MDF was last recorded at 196,330 miles on 28 May 2024, 3,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,956 miles · 7 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,374 miles
Average per year
9,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,330 miles
  • 2023 – 192,956 miles
  • 2022 – 185,705 miles
  • 2021 – 178,419 miles
  • 2020 – 175,387 miles
  • 2019 – 171,899 miles
  • 2018 – 166,670 miles
  • 2017 – 160,892 miles
  • 2016 – 155,282 miles
  • 2015 – 153,549 miles
  • 2013 – 146,703 miles
  • 2012 – 140,697 miles
  • 2011 – 133,983 miles
  • 2010 – 117,444 miles
  • 2009 – 87,500 miles
  • 2008 – 52,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,330 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine misfire

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,330 miles (+3,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    196,330 miles
    Test number
    723926483756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine misfire

  2. Pass192,956 miles (+7,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    192,956 miles
    Test number
    685986044842
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass185,705 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    185,705 miles
    Test number
    203399785828
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Diff leaking fluid
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted not allowing full inspection

  4. Fail185,704 miles (+7,285)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,704 miles
    Test number
    898371897493
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Diff leaking fluid
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted not allowing full inspection

  5. Pass178,419 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    178,419 miles
    Test number
    676034900562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail178,418 miles (+3,031)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,418 miles
    Test number
    107657053521
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass175,387 miles (+3,488)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    175,387 miles
    Test number
    980534706758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass171,899 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    171,899 miles
    Test number
    495457155519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail171,899 miles (+5,229)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,899 miles
    Test number
    536876592962
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass166,670 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    166,670 miles
    Test number
    857997525843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail166,646 miles (+5,754)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,646 miles
    Test number
    292958960871
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass160,892 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    160,892 miles
    Test number
    208113145951
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  13. Fail160,825 miles (+5,543)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,825 miles
    Test number
    523035813376
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  14. Pass155,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    155,282 miles
    Test number
    164413381472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail155,282 miles (+1,733)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,282 miles
    Test number
    237749772080
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass153,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    153,549 miles
    Test number
    565605035009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail153,549 miles (+6,846)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,549 miles
    Test number
    825885335007
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass146,703 miles (+6,006)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    146,703 miles
    Test number
    349435453398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,697 miles (+6,714)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    140,697 miles
    Test number
    486216252426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass133,983 miles (+16,539)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    133,983 miles
    Test number
    548902161394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass117,444 miles (+29,944)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    117,444 miles
    Test number
    483746650449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    87,500 miles
    Test number
    472645069366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,500 miles (+34,832)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,500 miles
    Test number
    684695369316
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass52,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,668 miles
    Test number
    662457448301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM55 MDF

Does LM55 MDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 MDF expired on 27 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 MDF?
The MOT on LM55 MDF expired on 27 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 MDF done?
LM55 MDF was recorded at 196,330 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2024, an average of 9,294 miles a year.
Has LM55 MDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 MDF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LM55 MDF 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 MDF find?
LM55 MDF passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play front; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play front; engine misfire.

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