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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 CTFMOT history

LS55 CTF is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 156,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LS55 CTF blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
156,034 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 CTF
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
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 CTF was last recorded at 156,034 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,034 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,034 miles
  • 2025 – 144,448 miles
  • 2024 – 134,785 miles
  • 2023 – 127,446 miles
  • 2022 – 114,746 miles
  • 2021 – 101,804 miles
  • 2020 – 89,983 miles
  • 2019 – 89,330 miles
  • 2018 – 88,829 miles
  • 2017 – 88,496 miles
  • 2016 – 84,493 miles
  • 2015 – 76,840 miles
  • 2014 – 72,205 miles
  • 2013 – 70,029 miles
  • 2012 – 66,264 miles
  • 2011 – 62,526 miles
  • 2010 – 57,210 miles
  • 2009 – 51,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,034 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside mirror indicator cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,034 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    156,034 miles
    Test number
    260493998769
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail156,034 miles (+11,586)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,034 miles
    Test number
    299653816630
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass144,448 miles (+9,663)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,448 miles
    Test number
    305260544016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,785 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,785 miles
    Test number
    193974174470
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,785 miles (+7,339)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,785 miles
    Test number
    334441084476
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,446 miles (+12,700)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,446 miles
    Test number
    842942384136
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass114,746 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,746 miles
    Test number
    959016842071
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail114,742 miles (+12,938)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,742 miles
    Test number
    600105426794
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,804 miles (+11,821)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,804 miles
    Test number
    315410824042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,983 miles (+653)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,983 miles
    Test number
    135554561045
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,330 miles (+501)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,330 miles
    Test number
    956294045042
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass88,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,829 miles
    Test number
    200354422716
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror indicator cracked

  13. Fail88,829 miles (+333)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,829 miles
    Test number
    595438453743
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror indicator cracked

  14. Pass88,496 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,496 miles
    Test number
    706782891943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,493 miles (+7,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,493 miles
    Test number
    102006770986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror indicator cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  16. Pass76,840 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,840 miles
    Test number
    620643791446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail76,840 miles (+4,635)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,840 miles
    Test number
    397033798238
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass72,205 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,205 miles
    Test number
    756864654290
    • NoteNs mirror indicator cracked

  19. Fail72,205 miles (+2,176)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,205 miles
    Test number
    156234754294
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNs mirror indicator cracked

  20. Pass70,029 miles (+3,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,029 miles
    Test number
    747107163291
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass66,264 miles (+3,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,264 miles
    Test number
    626832252264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass62,526 miles (+5,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,526 miles
    Test number
    886419451233
    • 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)

  23. Pass57,210 miles (+5,786)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,210 miles
    Test number
    932649040216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,424 miles
    Test number
    704290959250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 CTF

Does LS55 CTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 CTF is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 CTF?
The MOT on LS55 CTF is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 CTF done?
LS55 CTF was recorded at 156,034 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 6,118 miles a year.
Has LS55 CTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 CTF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 CTF 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 CTF find?
LS55 CTF passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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