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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LS55 BSOMOT history

LS55 BSO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2024.

LS55 BSO black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2025
Mileage
170,941 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BSO was last recorded at 170,941 miles on 2 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,941 miles · 16 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,941 miles
  • 2023 – 170,941 miles
  • 2022 – 164,535 miles
  • 2021 – 159,577 miles
  • 2020 – 154,224 miles
  • 2019 – 146,135 miles
  • 2018 – 134,429 miles
  • 2017 – 121,525 miles
  • 2016 – 108,299 miles
  • 2015 – 96,211 miles
  • 2014 – 82,642 miles
  • 2013 – 67,413 miles
  • 2012 – 62,824 miles
  • 2011 – 56,460 miles
  • 2010 – 47,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,941 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryHand brake release handle defective but can be satisfactorily operatedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,941 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    170,941 miles
    Test number
    172287160318
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake release handle defective but can be satisfactorily operated

  2. Fail170,941 miles (+6,406)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,941 miles
    Test number
    747279985626
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake release handle defective but can be satisfactorily operated

  3. Fail164,535 miles (+4,958)8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,535 miles
    Test number
    120918403552
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake release handle defective but can be satisfactorily operated

  4. Pass159,577 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    159,577 miles
    Test number
    575451564734
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail159,577 miles (+5,353)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,577 miles
    Test number
    946487137214
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass154,224 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    154,224 miles
    Test number
    655754671477
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail154,224 miles (+8,089)2 dangerous1 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,224 miles
    Test number
    652874044068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass146,135 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    146,135 miles
    Test number
    952615927149
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail146,135 miles (+11,706)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,135 miles
    Test number
    993047930082
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass134,429 miles (+12,904)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    134,429 miles
    Test number
    213089231221
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass121,525 miles (+13,226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    121,525 miles
    Test number
    746667976516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit. (1.6mm)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit. (1.6mm)

  12. Pass108,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,299 miles
    Test number
    239287448708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail108,299 miles (+12,088)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,299 miles
    Test number
    999069949075
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass96,211 miles (+13,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,211 miles
    Test number
    863317030328
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses perished

  15. Pass82,642 miles (+15,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,642 miles
    Test number
    387001744257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass67,413 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,413 miles
    Test number
    805473333255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  17. Fail67,328 miles (+4,504)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,328 miles
    Test number
    665349213230
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail62,824 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,824 miles
    Test number
    428259142289
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass62,824 miles (+6,364)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,824 miles
    Test number
    467159142296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass56,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,460 miles
    Test number
    427419771125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,460 miles (+8,809)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,460 miles
    Test number
    476499271115
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass47,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,651 miles
    Test number
    954971970001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,651 miles (+9)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,651 miles
    Test number
    183231970484
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  24. Fail47,642 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,642 miles
    Test number
    511931860051
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about LS55 BSO

Does LS55 BSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 BSO expired on 1 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BSO?
The MOT on LS55 BSO expired on 1 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 BSO done?
LS55 BSO was recorded at 170,941 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2024, an average of 8,911 miles a year.
Has LS55 BSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BSO has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 BSO 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 LS55 BSO find?
LS55 BSO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking, and 4 more.

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