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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LR55 TUWMOT history

LR55 TUW is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LR55 TUW blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,826 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 TUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 TUW was last recorded at 135,826 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 10,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,598 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,228 miles
Average per year
5,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,826 miles
  • 2025 – 125,598 miles
  • 2024 – 116,489 miles
  • 2023 – 105,042 miles
  • 2022 – 94,001 miles
  • 2021 – 82,979 miles
  • 2020 – 74,578 miles
  • 2019 – 66,340 miles
  • 2018 – 64,431 miles
  • 2017 – 62,296 miles
  • 2016 – 61,103 miles
  • 2015 – 59,857 miles
  • 2014 – 57,687 miles
  • 2013 – 55,760 miles
  • 2012 – 51,978 miles
  • 2011 – 47,422 miles
  • 2010 – 42,489 miles
  • 2009 – 36,112 miles
  • 2008 – 30,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,826 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,826 miles (+10,228)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,826 miles
    Test number
    306393998851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,598 miles (+9,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,598 miles
    Test number
    269377857808
    • 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))
  3. Pass116,489 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,489 miles
    Test number
    785911064852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail116,489 miles (+11,447)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,489 miles
    Test number
    831010994926
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass105,042 miles (+11,041)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,042 miles
    Test number
    440845225510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Dipped beam light output reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass94,001 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,001 miles
    Test number
    668573364075
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Fail94,000 miles (+11,021)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,000 miles
    Test number
    672711250234
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass82,979 miles (+8,401)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,979 miles
    Test number
    630183833968
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass74,578 miles (+8,238)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,578 miles
    Test number
    792894195147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,340 miles (+1,909)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,340 miles
    Test number
    814847571258
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres old and perished
  11. Pass64,431 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,431 miles
    Test number
    553775264998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,296 miles (+1,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,296 miles
    Test number
    217126703591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc corroded
  13. Pass61,103 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,103 miles
    Test number
    352793011393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,857 miles (+2,170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,857 miles
    Test number
    366610652155
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass57,687 miles (+1,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    197459084205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass55,760 miles (+3,782)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    498883573296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass51,978 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,978 miles
    Test number
    507514582296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,422 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,422 miles
    Test number
    958695881205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,489 miles (+6,377)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,489 miles
    Test number
    552846280237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,112 miles (+5,886)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,112 miles
    Test number
    521660989215
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteLarge under trays
    • NoteRemove object from front windscreen[on nearside front seat
    • NoteStrongly advise slight movement in offside front hub and nise when testing brakes
  21. Pass30,226 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,226 miles
    Test number
    341179788293
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteLarge under trays
    • NoteObject on bottom of windscreen
    • NoteOffside front starting towear on inner and outer edges

Questions about LR55 TUW

Does LR55 TUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 TUW is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 TUW?
The MOT on LR55 TUW is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 TUW done?
LR55 TUW was recorded at 135,826 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 5,899 miles a year.
Has LR55 TUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 TUW has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 TUW 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 TUW find?
LR55 TUW passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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