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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 ECWMOT history

LS55 ECW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025 and it has passed 23 of 31 MOT tests, with 179,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2024.

LS55 ECW silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2025
Mileage
179,163 mi
At MOT on 27 Dec 2024
MOT tests
31
23 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ECW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ECW was last recorded at 179,163 miles on 27 Dec 2024, 1,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2015: 143,010 miles, lower than 261,059 miles on 3 Dec 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
177,248 miles · 19 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,915 miles
Average per year
6,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,163 miles
  • 2023 – 177,248 miles
  • 2022 – 174,663 miles
  • 2021 – 172,953 miles
  • 2020 – 172,338 miles
  • 2019 – 170,551 miles
  • 2018 – 166,394 miles
  • 2017 – 158,167 miles
  • 2016 – 148,094 miles
  • 2015 – 143,010 miles
  • 2013 – 261,059 miles
  • 2012 – 255,818 miles
  • 2011 – 235,686 miles
  • 2010 – 227,351 miles
  • 2009 – 181,443 miles
  • 2008 – 132,282 miles
  • 2007 – 91,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,163 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,163 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    179,163 miles
    Test number
    128940136277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass177,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    177,248 miles
    Test number
    488762493768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail177,248 miles (+2,585)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,248 miles
    Test number
    471056077993
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass174,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,663 miles
    Test number
    257408347051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail174,663 miles (+1,710)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,663 miles
    Test number
    316206477877
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass172,953 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    172,953 miles
    Test number
    213248491376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass172,338 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    172,338 miles
    Test number
    737052322254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass170,551 miles (+146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    170,551 miles
    Test number
    922843655325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass170,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    170,405 miles
    Test number
    323604115513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail170,405 miles (+4,011)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,405 miles
    Test number
    340671811713
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass166,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    166,394 miles
    Test number
    784166209393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail166,394 miles (+8,227)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,394 miles
    Test number
    416065735120
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  13. Pass158,167 miles (+10,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    158,167 miles
    Test number
    459254118492
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps faint pattern
  14. Pass148,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    148,094 miles
    Test number
    287922179654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail148,094 miles (+5,084)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,094 miles
    Test number
    482334525053
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass143,010 miles (-118,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    143,010 miles
    Test number
    399022525043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  17. Pass261,059 miles (+493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    261,059 miles
    Test number
    465357333450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass260,566 miles (+4,748)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    260,566 miles
    Test number
    628547043102
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass255,818 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    255,818 miles
    Test number
    496101402180
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
  20. Fail255,818 miles (+20,132)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,818 miles
    Test number
    849151802189
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
  21. Pass235,686 miles (+8,335)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    235,686 miles
    Test number
    239929291099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass227,351 miles (+20,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    227,351 miles
    Test number
    980976930326
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass207,016 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    207,016 miles
    Test number
    261277390029
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteEngine oil leak
  24. Fail207,016 miles (+25,573)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,016 miles
    Test number
    300697690080
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteEngine oil leak
  25. Pass181,443 miles (+21,783)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    181,443 miles
    Test number
    240551559213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass159,660 miles (+27,378)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    159,660 miles
    Test number
    824236399002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass132,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    132,282 miles
    Test number
    284158068215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail132,282 miles (+20,625)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,282 miles
    Test number
    843428068274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  29. Pass111,657 miles (+20,074)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    111,657 miles
    Test number
    430409688095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass91,583 miles (+25,622)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,583 miles
    Test number
    361022287401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  31. Pass65,961 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    65,961 miles
    Test number
    114180807176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront disc's slightly lipped.

Questions about LS55 ECW

Does LS55 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 ECW expired on 29 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ECW?
The MOT on LS55 ECW expired on 29 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 ECW done?
LS55 ECW was recorded at 179,163 miles at its MOT on 27 Dec 2024, an average of 6,390 miles a year.
Has LS55 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ECW has failed 8 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 ECW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 ECW find?
LS55 ECW passed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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