Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
LR55 YVCMOT history
LR55 YVC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 256,682 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 256,682 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,962 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 YVC
- 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
- 4 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 YVC was last recorded at 256,682 miles on 9 Feb 2024, 12,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 May 2011: 15,186 miles, lower than 137,633 miles on 6 Apr 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 244,168 miles · 17 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 12,514 miles
- Average per year
- 9,962 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 256,682 miles
- 2023 – 244,168 miles
- 2022 – 233,085 miles
- 2021 – 221,960 miles
- 2020 – 212,372 miles
- 2019 – 203,102 miles
- 2018 – 203,094 miles
- 2017 – 195,691 miles
- 2016 – 189,717 miles
- 2015 – 181,616 miles
- 2014 – 167,092 miles
- 2013 – 157,103 miles
- 2011 – 15,186 miles
- 2010 – 137,633 miles
- 2009 – 127,818 miles
- 2008 – 104,489 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass256,682 miles
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns+os
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass256,682 miles (+12,514)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 256,682 miles
- Test number
- 686575532249
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass244,168 miles (+258)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 244,168 miles
- Test number
- 206273818452
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns+os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail243,910 miles (+10,825)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,910 miles
- Test number
- 592599886267
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns+os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass233,085 miles (+11,125)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 233,085 miles
- Test number
- 906775642949
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass221,960 miles (+9,588)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 221,960 miles
- Test number
- 988515099383
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns+os (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass212,372 miles (+9,270)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 212,372 miles
- Test number
- 290173968092
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass203,102 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 203,102 miles
- Test number
- 448279492391
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail203,100 miles (+6)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,100 miles
- Test number
- 914102282825
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousSteering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail203,094 miles (+7,403)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,094 miles
- Test number
- 699171732603
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass195,691 miles (+5,974)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 195,691 miles
- Test number
- 946854410470
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside front outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly bothsides (3.7.B.6b)
Pass189,717 miles (+8,101)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 189,717 miles
- Test number
- 846763966775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,616 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 181,616 miles
- Test number
- 271858123076
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)
Fail181,615 miles (+14,523)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,615 miles
- Test number
- 889708344311
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)
Pass167,092 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 167,092 miles
- Test number
- 515159614252
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail167,090 miles (+9,987)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,090 miles
- Test number
- 547338214210
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass157,103 miles (+141,917)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 157,103 miles
- Test number
- 996078423206
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail15,186 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,186 miles
- Test number
- 565635621197
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass15,186 miles (-122,447)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 15,186 miles
- Test number
- 856425821180
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass137,633 miles (+9,815)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 137,633 miles
- Test number
- 513856190028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,818 miles (+23,329)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 127,818 miles
- Test number
- 780929009398
- NoteRear numberplate starting to deteriorate
Pass104,489 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 104,489 miles
- Test number
- 462974008305
- 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)
Questions about LR55 YVC
- Does LR55 YVC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 YVC expired on 16 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 YVC?
- The MOT on LR55 YVC expired on 16 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 YVC done?
- LR55 YVC was recorded at 256,682 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 9,962 miles a year.
- Has LR55 YVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 YVC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR55 YVC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR55 YVC find?
- LR55 YVC passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: front track rod end ball joint has slight play both.
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