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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LR55 CWLMOT history

LR55 CWL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 3 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LR55 CWL black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,035 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 CWL
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
3 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 CWL was last recorded at 151,035 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,014 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
6,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,035 miles
  • 2024 – 145,230 miles
  • 2023 – 135,907 miles
  • 2022 – 123,829 miles
  • 2021 – 116,564 miles
  • 2020 – 110,161 miles
  • 2019 – 105,780 miles
  • 2018 – 103,087 miles
  • 2017 – 99,260 miles
  • 2016 – 95,432 miles
  • 2015 – 90,765 miles
  • 2014 – 83,661 miles
  • 2013 – 74,629 miles
  • 2012 – 67,972 miles
  • 2011 – 61,499 miles
  • 2010 – 53,292 miles
  • 2009 – 51,287 miles
  • 2008 – 44,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,035 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside mirror deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Undercovers fitted front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,035 miles (+21)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,035 miles
    Test number
    678884351132
    • MinorNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail151,014 miles (+5,784)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,014 miles
    Test number
    360138183577
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass145,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,230 miles
    Test number
    385326107946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail145,230 miles (+9,323)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,230 miles
    Test number
    344046473904
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass135,907 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,907 miles
    Test number
    173896740351
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail135,889 miles (+12,060)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,889 miles
    Test number
    867613133280
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass123,829 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,829 miles
    Test number
    991972403581
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted front to rear

  8. Fail123,746 miles (+7,182)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,746 miles
    Test number
    614378782778
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted front to rear

  9. Pass116,564 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,564 miles
    Test number
    229078758826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,161 miles (+1,307)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,161 miles
    Test number
    777752251434
    • MinorFront Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass108,854 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,854 miles
    Test number
    681942301314
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to wear Indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Mount Broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail108,854 miles (+3,074)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,854 miles
    Test number
    285643278803
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to wear Indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Mount Broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass105,780 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,780 miles
    Test number
    662379691890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,087 miles (+3,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,087 miles
    Test number
    270300386836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play Bottom Ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass99,260 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,260 miles
    Test number
    580016082480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,432 miles (+4,667)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,432 miles
    Test number
    205454788616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,765 miles (+7,104)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,765 miles
    Test number
    116841555042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,661 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,661 miles
    Test number
    619137854015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  19. Fail83,661 miles (+9,032)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,661 miles
    Test number
    697225954032
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  20. Pass74,629 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,629 miles
    Test number
    387290113022
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail74,629 miles (+6,657)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,629 miles
    Test number
    198590213088
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass67,972 miles (+6,473)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,972 miles
    Test number
    139611112074
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass61,499 miles (+8,207)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,499 miles
    Test number
    186573511063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,292 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,292 miles
    Test number
    991678210083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,287 miles (+6,336)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,287 miles
    Test number
    552515529283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,951 miles
    Test number
    861950268210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR55 CWL

Does LR55 CWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 CWL is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 CWL?
The MOT on LR55 CWL is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 CWL done?
LR55 CWL was recorded at 151,035 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 6,177 miles a year.
Has LR55 CWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 CWL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 CWL 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 LR55 CWL find?
LR55 CWL passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust mounting defective, and 5 more.

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