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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LR55 YVLMOT history

LR55 YVL is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LR55 YVL blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,660 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 YVL
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
9 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 YVL was last recorded at 82,660 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 2,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,280 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,380 miles
Average per year
2,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,660 miles
  • 2025 – 80,280 miles
  • 2023 – 80,250 miles
  • 2021 – 75,778 miles
  • 2020 – 75,683 miles
  • 2019 – 74,704 miles
  • 2018 – 74,045 miles
  • 2017 – 73,114 miles
  • 2016 – 72,354 miles
  • 2015 – 71,619 miles
  • 2014 – 70,151 miles
  • 2013 – 68,365 miles
  • 2012 – 64,413 miles
  • 2011 – 60,157 miles
  • 2010 – 56,056 miles
  • 2009 – 52,044 miles
  • 2008 – 45,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,660 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,660 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,660 miles
    Test number
    470236858454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,280 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,280 miles
    Test number
    930304893829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail80,278 miles (+28)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,278 miles
    Test number
    468047791143
    • DangerousNearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail80,250 miles (+4,472)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,250 miles
    Test number
    787611121279
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,778 miles
    Test number
    665617274521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail75,778 miles (+95)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,778 miles
    Test number
    710403321050
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  7. Pass75,683 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,683 miles
    Test number
    101521049898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,704 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    74,704 miles
    Test number
    862149461076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,703 miles (+658)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,703 miles
    Test number
    774331315736
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass74,045 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,045 miles
    Test number
    750864885755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,114 miles (+760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,114 miles
    Test number
    973235906590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx. and wearing on inner tyre edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass72,354 miles (+735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,354 miles
    Test number
    656293524145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished

  13. Pass71,619 miles (+1,468)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,619 miles
    Test number
    195650345143
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres wearing

  14. Pass70,151 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,151 miles
    Test number
    968256334163
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail70,146 miles (+1,781)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,146 miles
    Test number
    878405934130
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass68,365 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,365 miles
    Test number
    589001643145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail68,365 miles (+3,952)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,365 miles
    Test number
    858021943198
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass64,413 miles (+4,256)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,413 miles
    Test number
    945970552116
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/s/f wiper slight smear
    • NoteSlight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

  19. Pass60,157 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,157 miles
    Test number
    626729931179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,056 miles (+4,012)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,056 miles
    Test number
    640779850198
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge and shoulder
    • NoteVery slight judder on front brakes

  21. Pass52,044 miles (+6,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,044 miles
    Test number
    324753459110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass45,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,727 miles
    Test number
    680768268108
    • 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 YVL

Does LR55 YVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 YVL is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 YVL?
The MOT on LR55 YVL is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 YVL done?
LR55 YVL was recorded at 82,660 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,086 miles a year.
Has LR55 YVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 YVL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 YVL 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 YVL find?
LR55 YVL passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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