
Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc
LS55 NRVMOT history
LS55 NRV is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 260,003 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 260,003 mi
- At MOT on 14 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 13,106 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 NRV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 NRV was last recorded at 260,003 miles on 14 Dec 2021, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 260,000 miles · 3 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 13,106 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 260,003 miles
- 2020 – 250,623 miles
- 2019 – 247,885 miles
- 2018 – 243,750 miles
- 2017 – 236,523 miles
- 2016 – 230,901 miles
- 2015 – 226,960 miles
- 2014 – 221,031 miles
- 2013 – 209,907 miles
- 2012 – 184,753 miles
- 2011 – 156,867 miles
- 2010 – 136,498 miles
- 2009 – 118,456 miles
- 2008 – 89,560 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front brake pads appear to be wearing low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Engine management warning light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 12 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass260,003 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 260,003 miles
- Test number
- 251416570405
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail260,000 miles (+9,377)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 260,000 miles
- Test number
- 707168375071
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements digit damaged (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML light staying on- 2005.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass250,623 miles (+2,738)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 250,623 miles
- Test number
- 821797483209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass247,885 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 247,885 miles
- Test number
- 749671946397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail247,883 miles (+4,133)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,883 miles
- Test number
- 447559695208
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass243,750 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 243,750 miles
- Test number
- 112695096715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail243,635 miles (+7,112)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,635 miles
- Test number
- 176520834150
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass236,523 miles (+50)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 236,523 miles
- Test number
- 801653568264
- AdvisoryFront brake pads appear to be wearing low
- AdvisoryEngine management warning light on
Fail236,473 miles (+5,572)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,473 miles
- Test number
- 295957027642
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake pads appear to be wearing low
- AdvisoryEngine management warning light on
Pass230,901 miles (+152)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 230,901 miles
- Test number
- 316956910004
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Fail230,749 miles (+3,789)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,749 miles
- Test number
- 989329161549
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front main suspension arm ball joint noisy partly seized no play found
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Pass226,960 miles (+5,929)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 226,960 miles
- Test number
- 793363908116
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front lower ball joint
Pass221,031 miles (+11,124)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 221,031 miles
- Test number
- 968296314334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass209,907 miles (+25,154)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 209,907 miles
- Test number
- 427317213358
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass184,753 miles (+27,886)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 184,753 miles
- Test number
- 455767002363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,867 miles (+20,369)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 156,867 miles
- Test number
- 857477781244
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass136,498 miles (+18,042)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 136,498 miles
- Test number
- 504593310325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,456 miles (+28,896)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 118,456 miles
- Test number
- 161445639399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,560 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 89,560 miles
- Test number
- 534517948336
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 NRV
- Does LS55 NRV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 NRV expired on 13 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 NRV?
- The MOT on LS55 NRV expired on 13 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 NRV done?
- LS55 NRV was recorded at 260,003 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2021, an average of 13,106 miles a year.
- Has LS55 NRV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 NRV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS55 NRV 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 NRV find?
- LS55 NRV passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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