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Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 FYAMOT history

LS55 FYA is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

LS55 FYA grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
121,162 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FYA was last recorded at 121,162 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,156 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,162 miles
  • 2024 – 115,236 miles
  • 2023 – 107,019 miles
  • 2022 – 101,629 miles
  • 2021 – 95,558 miles
  • 2019 – 85,623 miles
  • 2018 – 78,443 miles
  • 2017 – 72,577 miles
  • 2016 – 66,718 miles
  • 2015 – 60,100 miles
  • 2014 – 53,655 miles
  • 2013 – 46,119 miles
  • 2012 – 36,192 miles
  • 2011 – 35,414 miles
  • 2008 – 27,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,162 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Wheel bearing has slight play front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,162 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    121,162 miles
    Test number
    995274622794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,156 miles (+5,920)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,156 miles
    Test number
    367492725667
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,236 miles
    Test number
    634421868158
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail115,236 miles (+8,217)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,236 miles
    Test number
    185576393595
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,019 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,019 miles
    Test number
    868773735646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,629 miles (+6,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,629 miles
    Test number
    879534397692
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,558 miles (+9,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,558 miles
    Test number
    549011312262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,623 miles (+7,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,623 miles
    Test number
    156335067523
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded

  9. Pass78,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,443 miles
    Test number
    797414359405
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail78,443 miles (+5,866)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,443 miles
    Test number
    192502536793
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,577 miles
    Test number
    686004651545
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail72,577 miles (+5,859)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,577 miles
    Test number
    933529609424
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass66,718 miles (+6,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,718 miles
    Test number
    126021520302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass60,100 miles (+6,445)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,100 miles
    Test number
    958390485179
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth centre brake pipes and both front brake pipes slightly corroded

  15. Pass53,655 miles (+7,536)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,655 miles
    Test number
    429405654117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNoise on engine

  16. Pass46,119 miles (+9,927)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,119 miles
    Test number
    457941273114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass36,192 miles (+778)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,192 miles
    Test number
    198965272157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass35,414 miles (+7,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,414 miles
    Test number
    227887061252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass27,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,907 miles
    Test number
    704840258338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,907 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,907 miles
    Test number
    920550158326
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LS55 FYA

Does LS55 FYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 FYA expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FYA?
The MOT on LS55 FYA expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 FYA done?
LS55 FYA was recorded at 121,162 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 5,715 miles a year.
Has LS55 FYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FYA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 FYA 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 FYA find?
LS55 FYA passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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