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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 FEMMOT history

LS55 FEM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2022.

LS55 FEM silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2023
Mileage
89,318 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FEM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FEM was last recorded at 89,318 miles on 18 Nov 2022, 2,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2016: 66,438 miles, lower than 261,407 miles on 16 May 2015.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,158 miles · 23 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,318 miles
  • 2021 – 87,158 miles
  • 2020 – 86,185 miles
  • 2019 – 84,490 miles
  • 2018 – 79,389 miles
  • 2017 – 75,154 miles
  • 2016 – 66,438 miles
  • 2015 – 261,407 miles
  • 2014 – 238,568 miles
  • 2013 – 223,506 miles
  • 2012 – 203,704 miles
  • 2011 – 185,099 miles
  • 2010 – 174,292 miles
  • 2009 – 158,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,318 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,318 miles (+2,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,318 miles
    Test number
    815594698687
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,158 miles (+973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,158 miles
    Test number
    837682884260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,185 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,185 miles
    Test number
    114571900998
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail86,185 miles (+1,695)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,185 miles
    Test number
    748185700888
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass84,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,490 miles
    Test number
    988818790235
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog lamp cracked

  6. Fail84,490 miles (+5,101)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,490 miles
    Test number
    139424637885
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog lamp cracked

  7. Pass79,389 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,389 miles
    Test number
    551987384529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail79,379 miles (+4,225)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,379 miles
    Test number
    344080610686
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass75,154 miles (+8,716)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,154 miles
    Test number
    507600424776
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake and suspension components corroded

  10. Pass66,438 miles (-194,969)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,438 miles
    Test number
    398774438517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass261,407 miles (+22,839)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    261,407 miles
    Test number
    956566235166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass238,568 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    238,568 miles
    Test number
    227803534143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery warning lamp on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail238,567 miles (+15,061)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,567 miles
    Test number
    276533234458
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery warning lamp on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass223,506 miles (+19,802)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    223,506 miles
    Test number
    328768093039
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass203,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    203,704 miles
    Test number
    149626992046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail203,704 miles (+18,605)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,704 miles
    Test number
    187815392442
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail185,099 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,099 miles
    Test number
    526737591092
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light stays on

  18. Pass185,099 miles (+10,807)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    185,099 miles
    Test number
    916367791076
    • NoteEngine management light stays on

  19. Pass174,292 miles (+15,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    174,292 miles
    Test number
    201197690050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass158,517 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    158,517 miles
    Test number
    583936999038
    • 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)

Questions about LS55 FEM

Does LS55 FEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 FEM expired on 23 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FEM?
The MOT on LS55 FEM expired on 23 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 FEM done?
LS55 FEM was recorded at 89,318 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2022.
Has LS55 FEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FEM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LS55 FEM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 FEM find?
LS55 FEM passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front wheel bearing has slight play both; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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