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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

LS05 RHYMOT history

LS05 RHY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 187,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

LS05 RHY silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
187,579 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RHY was last recorded at 187,579 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 10,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,161 miles · 27 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
10,418 miles
Average per year
10,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 187,579 miles
  • 2023 – 177,161 miles
  • 2022 – 165,687 miles
  • 2021 – 160,550 miles
  • 2020 – 155,013 miles
  • 2019 – 147,347 miles
  • 2018 – 140,372 miles
  • 2017 – 131,272 miles
  • 2016 – 121,194 miles
  • 2015 – 105,358 miles
  • 2014 – 88,579 miles
  • 2013 – 74,142 miles
  • 2012 – 59,126 miles
  • 2011 – 50,784 miles
  • 2010 – 39,673 miles
  • 2009 – 30,449 miles
  • 2008 – 23,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,579 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    187,579 miles
    Test number
    273083906707
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail187,579 miles (+10,418)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,579 miles
    Test number
    316642172851
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass177,161 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    177,161 miles
    Test number
    358041048438
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail177,151 miles (+11,464)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,151 miles
    Test number
    115595271206
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass165,687 miles (+5,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    165,687 miles
    Test number
    608944423440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass160,550 miles (+5,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,550 miles
    Test number
    353282520004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass155,013 miles (+7,666)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    155,013 miles
    Test number
    508154012383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,347 miles (+6,975)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    147,347 miles
    Test number
    527206839352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    140,372 miles
    Test number
    577579320627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,372 miles (+9,100)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,372 miles
    Test number
    308739565325
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass131,272 miles (+10,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,272 miles
    Test number
    410704431682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass121,194 miles (+15,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    121,194 miles
    Test number
    955639763007
    • AdvisoryBracket on rear exhaust broke
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass105,358 miles (+16,779)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,358 miles
    Test number
    955616975126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass88,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    335478174169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,579 miles (+14,437)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    775528674140
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  16. Pass74,142 miles (+15,016)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,142 miles
    Test number
    858312883192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,126 miles
    Test number
    928543762190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,126 miles (+8,342)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,126 miles
    Test number
    426383362106
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass50,784 miles (+15)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,784 miles
    Test number
    556025241172
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn out of shape

  20. Fail50,769 miles (+11,096)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,769 miles
    Test number
    755114641105
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to tread wear markers
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn out of shape
    • NoteSuspect slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing,will require re checking after ball joint replacement

  21. Pass39,673 miles (+9,224)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,673 miles
    Test number
    482408430133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,449 miles (+6,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,449 miles
    Test number
    201508849461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass23,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,640 miles
    Test number
    100450038159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 RHY

Does LS05 RHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 RHY expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RHY?
The MOT on LS05 RHY expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 RHY done?
LS05 RHY was recorded at 187,579 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 10,372 miles a year.
Has LS05 RHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RHY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 RHY 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 RHY find?
LS05 RHY passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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