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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 NTYMOT history

LS55 NTY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 263,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LS55 NTY black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
263,287 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
13,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 NTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 NTY was last recorded at 263,287 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 9,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,780 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,507 miles
Average per year
13,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 263,287 miles
  • 2024 – 253,780 miles
  • 2023 – 243,081 miles
  • 2022 – 230,595 miles
  • 2021 – 215,855 miles
  • 2020 – 205,692 miles
  • 2019 – 196,292 miles
  • 2018 – 184,699 miles
  • 2017 – 168,800 miles
  • 2016 – 152,136 miles
  • 2015 – 133,850 miles
  • 2014 – 117,239 miles
  • 2013 – 100,911 miles
  • 2012 – 86,455 miles
  • 2011 – 66,121 miles
  • 2010 – 52,657 miles
  • 2009 – 44,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,287 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass263,287 miles (+9,507)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    263,287 miles
    Test number
    292812824295
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass253,780 miles (+252)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    253,780 miles
    Test number
    391111131658
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail253,528 miles (+10,447)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,528 miles
    Test number
    731671651801
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass243,081 miles (+65)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    243,081 miles
    Test number
    297247378652
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail243,016 miles (+12,421)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,016 miles
    Test number
    199238435796
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass230,595 miles (+418)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    230,595 miles
    Test number
    570555044975
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail230,177 miles (+14,322)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,177 miles
    Test number
    241113285450
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass215,855 miles (+343)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    215,855 miles
    Test number
    378822186814
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail215,512 miles (+9,820)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,512 miles
    Test number
    625700003067
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass205,692 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    205,692 miles
    Test number
    731846473902
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail205,689 miles (+9,397)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,689 miles
    Test number
    362668222034
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass196,292 miles (+11,593)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    196,292 miles
    Test number
    998896987869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass184,699 miles (+15,899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    184,699 miles
    Test number
    583377127445
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass168,800 miles (+16,664)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    168,800 miles
    Test number
    407697820476
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass152,136 miles (+525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    152,136 miles
    Test number
    665022560796
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail151,611 miles (+17,761)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,611 miles
    Test number
    363606198750
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play Marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play Marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass133,850 miles (+16,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    133,850 miles
    Test number
    408190561545
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play marked yellow (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass117,239 miles (+16,328)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    117,239 miles
    Test number
    817411704302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass100,911 miles (+14,456)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,911 miles
    Test number
    575695403378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,455 miles
    Test number
    959406402386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,455 miles (+20,334)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,455 miles
    Test number
    779766302364
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass66,121 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,121 miles
    Test number
    495905901426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,110 miles (+13,453)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,110 miles
    Test number
    626364201387
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass52,657 miles (+8,206)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,657 miles
    Test number
    990545300346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,451 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,451 miles
    Test number
    772030609374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,370 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,370 miles
    Test number
    661696699295
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS55 NTY

Does LS55 NTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 NTY is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 NTY?
The MOT on LS55 NTY is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 NTY done?
LS55 NTY was recorded at 263,287 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 13,555 miles a year.
Has LS55 NTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 NTY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 NTY 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 NTY find?
LS55 NTY passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users, and 2 more.

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