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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

LS55 EOWMOT history

LS55 EOW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LS55 EOW black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
153,599 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EOW was last recorded at 153,599 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,457 miles · 15 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
142 miles
Average per year
7,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,599 miles
  • 2025 – 138,119 miles
  • 2024 – 130,006 miles
  • 2023 – 127,161 miles
  • 2022 – 126,078 miles
  • 2020 – 126,068 miles
  • 2019 – 125,103 miles
  • 2018 – 125,075 miles
  • 2016 – 84,984 miles
  • 2015 – 71,819 miles
  • 2014 – 62,200 miles
  • 2013 – 56,514 miles
  • 2012 – 47,964 miles
  • 2011 – 40,222 miles
  • 2010 – 30,237 miles
  • 2009 – 20,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,599 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Eml on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,599 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    153,599 miles
    Test number
    337109232141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail153,457 miles (+15,338)3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,457 miles
    Test number
    257874459964
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass138,119 miles (+8,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,119 miles
    Test number
    135758597271
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass130,006 miles (+2,845)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    130,006 miles
    Test number
    766262324358
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass127,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,161 miles
    Test number
    239159782455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  6. Fail127,161 miles (+1,083)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,161 miles
    Test number
    740232326692
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  7. Pass126,078 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    126,078 miles
    Test number
    456834415956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass126,068 miles (+965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,068 miles
    Test number
    860883606711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass125,103 miles (+28)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,103 miles
    Test number
    898638416182
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass125,075 miles (+8,553)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    125,075 miles
    Test number
    288185205827
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside rear exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass116,522 miles (+79)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,522 miles
    Test number
    578067312193
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEml on
  12. Fail116,443 miles (+31,459)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,443 miles
    Test number
    907365449052
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55r16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55r16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryEml on
  13. Pass84,984 miles (+13,165)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,984 miles
    Test number
    963681420232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,819 miles
    Test number
    755983115143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,819 miles (+9,619)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,819 miles
    Test number
    736241515172
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass62,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,200 miles
    Test number
    715351524180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,200 miles (+5,686)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,200 miles
    Test number
    278095614127
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass56,514 miles (+8,550)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,514 miles
    Test number
    448882903190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,964 miles (+7,742)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,964 miles
    Test number
    589730912127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,222 miles (+9,985)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,222 miles
    Test number
    308559061094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,237 miles (+9,818)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,237 miles
    Test number
    911577300069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,419 miles
    Test number
    714254319044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,418 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,418 miles
    Test number
    903674619049
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 EOW

Does LS55 EOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 EOW is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EOW?
The MOT on LS55 EOW is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 EOW done?
LS55 EOW was recorded at 153,599 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 7,569 miles a year.
Has LS55 EOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EOW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 EOW 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 EOW find?
LS55 EOW passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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