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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 GDZMOT history

LS55 GDZ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 171,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS55 GDZ silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
171,188 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 GDZ
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
7 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 GDZ was last recorded at 171,188 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 32,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,236 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
32,952 miles
Average per year
8,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,188 miles
  • 2024 – 138,236 miles
  • 2023 – 133,597 miles
  • 2022 – 125,827 miles
  • 2021 – 119,642 miles
  • 2019 – 114,735 miles
  • 2018 – 109,586 miles
  • 2017 – 104,098 miles
  • 2016 – 98,196 miles
  • 2015 – 97,917 miles
  • 2014 – 93,845 miles
  • 2013 – 83,397 miles
  • 2011 – 68,531 miles
  • 2010 – 58,307 miles
  • 2009 – 48,999 miles
  • 2008 – 8,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,188 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,188 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    171,188 miles
    Test number
    182757536370
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass258,164 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    258,164 km
    Test number
    318847477780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass138,236 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,236 miles
    Test number
    707952006569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,232 miles (+4,635)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,232 miles
    Test number
    728242786347
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,597 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,597 miles
    Test number
    193198483448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail133,488 miles (+7,661)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,488 miles
    Test number
    663767428155
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass125,827 miles (+172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,827 miles
    Test number
    525370386294
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail125,655 miles (+6,013)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,655 miles
    Test number
    156515574474
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass119,642 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,642 miles
    Test number
    353852822754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limmit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail119,632 miles (+4,897)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,632 miles
    Test number
    774984269440
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limmit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass114,735 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,735 miles
    Test number
    897956725273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,537 miles (+4,951)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,537 miles
    Test number
    980481497161
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass109,586 miles (+5,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,586 miles
    Test number
    511388217453
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass104,098 miles (+5,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,098 miles
    Test number
    188041807928
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass98,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,196 miles
    Test number
    160109908488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,196 miles (+279)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,196 miles
    Test number
    981808859404
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass97,917 miles (+4,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,917 miles
    Test number
    156990605128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass93,845 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,845 miles
    Test number
    589054634015
    • NotePassengers mirror glass missing
    • NoteWater pump pulley noisey and loose

  19. Fail93,843 miles (+10,446)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,843 miles
    Test number
    265162934055
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePassengers mirror glass missing
    • NoteUnable to detect smoke or revs but visual ok
    • NoteWater pump pulley noisey and loose

  20. Pass83,397 miles (+14,866)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    83,397 miles
    Test number
    459117613010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,531 miles (+10,224)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,531 miles
    Test number
    128245651343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,307 miles (+9,308)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,307 miles
    Test number
    734596440204
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  23. Pass48,999 miles (+40,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,999 miles
    Test number
    320038919232
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass8,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    8,142 miles
    Test number
    283726308137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 GDZ

Does LS55 GDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 GDZ is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 GDZ?
The MOT on LS55 GDZ is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 GDZ done?
LS55 GDZ was recorded at 171,188 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 8,834 miles a year.
Has LS55 GDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 GDZ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 GDZ 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 GDZ find?
LS55 GDZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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