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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LR55 JOUMOT history

LR55 JOU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 224,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2025.

LR55 JOU silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2026
Mileage
224,740 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 JOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 JOU was last recorded at 224,740 miles on 2 Jun 2025, 7,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,666 miles · 27 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,074 miles
Average per year
10,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,740 miles
  • 2024 – 217,666 miles
  • 2022 – 205,417 miles
  • 2020 – 179,586 miles
  • 2019 – 175,587 miles
  • 2018 – 171,632 miles
  • 2017 – 166,748 miles
  • 2016 – 162,745 miles
  • 2015 – 157,443 miles
  • 2014 – 148,983 miles
  • 2013 – 130,559 miles
  • 2012 – 113,170 miles
  • 2011 – 96,930 miles
  • 2010 – 69,433 miles
  • 2009 – 63,281 miles
  • 2008 – 53,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,740 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,740 miles (+7,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    224,740 miles
    Test number
    685724907800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass217,666 miles (+12,249)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    217,666 miles
    Test number
    490316627554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass205,417 miles (+21,406)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    205,417 miles
    Test number
    936308349883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,011 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    184,011 miles
    Test number
    506981184338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass179,586 miles (+3,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    179,586 miles
    Test number
    380058074887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass175,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,587 miles
    Test number
    747523962465
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail175,587 miles (+3,955)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,587 miles
    Test number
    864966911145
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass171,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    171,632 miles
    Test number
    689947882838
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail171,632 miles (+4,884)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,632 miles
    Test number
    964727285978
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass166,748 miles (+4,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    166,748 miles
    Test number
    424942343571
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass162,745 miles (+5,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    162,745 miles
    Test number
    514941525943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass157,443 miles (+8,460)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    157,443 miles
    Test number
    180488780150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass148,983 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    148,983 miles
    Test number
    465121634398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail148,983 miles (+18,424)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,983 miles
    Test number
    778801734379
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Pass130,559 miles (+17,389)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    130,559 miles
    Test number
    697790433329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,170 miles (+16,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    113,170 miles
    Test number
    268574232322
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass96,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    96,930 miles
    Test number
    577679031306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail96,930 miles (+13,800)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,930 miles
    Test number
    476659131396
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail83,130 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,130 miles
    Test number
    567970811059
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass83,130 miles (+13,697)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    83,130 miles
    Test number
    988130611049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,433 miles (+6,152)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,433 miles
    Test number
    130037900487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,281 miles (+10,217)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,281 miles
    Test number
    543396679174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass53,064 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,064 miles
    Test number
    461150228256
    • NoteEngine has severe oil leak. contaminated underside of vehicle.

Questions about LR55 JOU

Does LR55 JOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 JOU expired on 1 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 JOU?
The MOT on LR55 JOU expired on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 JOU done?
LR55 JOU was recorded at 224,740 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2025, an average of 10,207 miles a year.
Has LR55 JOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 JOU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LR55 JOU 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 JOU find?
LR55 JOU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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