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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LR55 TUPMOT history

LR55 TUP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

LR55 TUP silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
153,910 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 TUP
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
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 TUP was last recorded at 153,910 miles on 23 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,910 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,910 miles
  • 2024 – 146,216 miles
  • 2023 – 139,280 miles
  • 2022 – 133,610 miles
  • 2021 – 127,942 miles
  • 2020 – 120,101 miles
  • 2019 – 110,043 miles
  • 2018 – 108,619 miles
  • 2017 – 107,838 miles
  • 2015 – 106,198 miles
  • 2014 – 102,488 miles
  • 2013 – 92,354 miles
  • 2012 – 81,911 miles
  • 2011 – 67,764 miles
  • 2010 – 60,112 miles
  • 2009 – 50,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,910 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some itemsRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,910 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    153,910 miles
    Test number
    424479023517
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some items

  2. Fail153,910 miles (+15)1 dangerous6 major1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,910 miles
    Test number
    574958883676
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine oil over filled (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective Loose (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some items

  3. Fail153,895 miles (+7,679)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,895 miles
    Test number
    308428409251
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front strut towers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass146,216 miles (+247)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,216 miles
    Test number
    173997074285
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail145,969 miles (+6,689)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,969 miles
    Test number
    531073109397
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass139,280 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    139,280 miles
    Test number
    913923165966
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail139,241 miles (+5,631)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,241 miles
    Test number
    673431356181
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    133,610 miles
    Test number
    829436445922
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail133,610 miles (+5,668)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,610 miles
    Test number
    523487758106
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,942 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    127,942 miles
    Test number
    331203202037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,691 miles (+7,590)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,691 miles
    Test number
    363563234180
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass120,101 miles (+10,058)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    120,101 miles
    Test number
    289945483789
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres wearing on edges

  13. Pass110,043 miles (+1,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    110,043 miles
    Test number
    476608340976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass108,619 miles (+781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,619 miles
    Test number
    996747042565
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Pass107,838 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,838 miles
    Test number
    598020916167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Fail107,833 miles (+1,635)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,833 miles
    Test number
    115500709662
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass106,198 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,198 miles
    Test number
    874061575283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges / outside centrel three quarters
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Fail106,175 miles (+3,687)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,175 miles
    Test number
    898113181291
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges / outside centrel three quarters
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  19. Pass102,488 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,488 miles
    Test number
    399137514374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail102,488 miles (+10,134)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,488 miles
    Test number
    275257014333
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust heatshields loose / rattling

  21. Pass92,354 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    92,354 miles
    Test number
    377855523384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail92,354 miles (+10,443)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,354 miles
    Test number
    408305223487
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass81,911 miles (+14,147)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,911 miles
    Test number
    138148732360
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass67,764 miles (+7,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,764 miles
    Test number
    548789671108
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  25. Pass60,112 miles (+9,414)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,112 miles
    Test number
    571768660154
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges.

  26. Pass50,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,698 miles
    Test number
    973820389155
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 TUP

Does LR55 TUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 TUP expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 TUP?
The MOT on LR55 TUP expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 TUP done?
LR55 TUP was recorded at 153,910 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 6,492 miles a year.
Has LR55 TUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 TUP has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 TUP 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 TUP find?
LR55 TUP passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 9 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 6 more.

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