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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,597 cc

LS05 KCEMOT history

LS05 KCE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

LS05 KCE silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
148,116 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 KCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 KCE was last recorded at 148,116 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 5,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,566 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,550 miles
Average per year
7,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,116 miles
  • 2024 – 142,566 miles
  • 2023 – 134,018 miles
  • 2022 – 127,108 miles
  • 2021 – 121,238 miles
  • 2020 – 115,435 miles
  • 2019 – 111,647 miles
  • 2018 – 105,565 miles
  • 2017 – 99,236 miles
  • 2016 – 92,166 miles
  • 2015 – 84,684 miles
  • 2014 – 74,644 miles
  • 2013 – 66,046 miles
  • 2012 – 57,426 miles
  • 2011 – 46,643 miles
  • 2010 – 35,802 miles
  • 2009 – 25,253 miles
  • 2008 – 15,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,116 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,116 miles (+5,550)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,116 miles
    Test number
    446033050502
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,566 miles (+8,548)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    142,566 miles
    Test number
    445187000625
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,018 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,018 miles
    Test number
    531273861905
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail134,012 miles (+6,904)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,012 miles
    Test number
    771563198113
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass127,108 miles (+5,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,108 miles
    Test number
    617048801854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,238 miles (+5,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,238 miles
    Test number
    807223838579
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,435 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,435 miles
    Test number
    358519049048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,647 miles
    Test number
    744568188216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,647 miles (+6,082)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,647 miles
    Test number
    686716601955
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  10. Pass105,565 miles (+6,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,565 miles
    Test number
    305830698497
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass99,236 miles (+7,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,236 miles
    Test number
    789254901537
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass92,166 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    788521856868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,093 miles (+7,409)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,093 miles
    Test number
    346352400708
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass84,684 miles (+10,040)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,684 miles
    Test number
    426747555016
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust brackets broken,system secure.

  15. Pass74,644 miles (+8,598)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,644 miles
    Test number
    959711844044
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust brackets broken,system secure.

  16. Pass66,046 miles (+8,620)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,046 miles
    Test number
    136643053450
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass57,426 miles (+10,783)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,426 miles
    Test number
    728605942036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,643 miles (+10,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,643 miles
    Test number
    829816551052
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  19. Pass35,802 miles (+10,549)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,802 miles
    Test number
    291320060049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,253 miles (+9,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,253 miles
    Test number
    903034649099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  21. Pass15,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,884 miles
    Test number
    180923058446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 KCE

Does LS05 KCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 KCE expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 KCE?
The MOT on LS05 KCE expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 KCE done?
LS05 KCE was recorded at 148,116 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 7,752 miles a year.
Has LS05 KCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 KCE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 KCE 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 LS05 KCE find?
LS05 KCE passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective, and 4 more.

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