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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 OFXMOT history

LS55 OFX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 193,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

LS55 OFX silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
193,817 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 OFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 OFX was last recorded at 193,817 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 15,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,809 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
15,008 miles
Average per year
9,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 193,817 miles
  • 2023 – 178,809 miles
  • 2022 – 163,451 miles
  • 2021 – 149,885 miles
  • 2020 – 137,197 miles
  • 2019 – 125,278 miles
  • 2018 – 120,342 miles
  • 2017 – 117,504 miles
  • 2016 – 111,331 miles
  • 2015 – 99,016 miles
  • 2014 – 93,263 miles
  • 2013 – 90,430 miles
  • 2012 – 88,986 miles
  • 2011 – 82,012 miles
  • 2009 – 70,012 miles
  • 2008 – 48,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail193,817 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below coolant bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by upper arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective
  • AdvisoryBoth front fog lights missing
  • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust back box supports corroding apart
  • AdvisoryInjectors chuffing
  • AdvisoryInter cooler pipe split

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail193,817 miles (+15,008)1 dangerous6 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,817 miles
    Test number
    215767938479
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below coolant bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by upper arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lights missing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust back box supports corroding apart
    • AdvisoryInjectors chuffing
    • AdvisoryInter cooler pipe split

  2. Pass178,809 miles (+15,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    178,809 miles
    Test number
    994257683841
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass163,451 miles (+13,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,451 miles
    Test number
    915501218019
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges

  4. Pass149,885 miles (+12,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,885 miles
    Test number
    949015333216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,197 miles (+11,919)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,197 miles
    Test number
    723774529255
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,278 miles (+4,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,278 miles
    Test number
    801376158627
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass120,342 miles (+2,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,342 miles
    Test number
    469136620782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBreak pedal rubber slightly worn

  8. Pass117,504 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,504 miles
    Test number
    565991558179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,331 miles (+12,315)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,331 miles
    Test number
    650570065398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,016 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,016 miles
    Test number
    429543365078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,263 miles
    Test number
    167656764417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,263 miles (+2,833)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,263 miles
    Test number
    947406564045
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  13. Pass90,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,430 miles
    Test number
    765360963050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,430 miles (+1,444)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,430 miles
    Test number
    779750963036
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass88,986 miles (+6,974)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,986 miles
    Test number
    275100992038
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass82,012 miles (+12,000)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,012 miles
    Test number
    509798861087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,012 miles (+21,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    70,012 miles
    Test number
    552975539376
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass48,696 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,696 miles
    Test number
    860273448314
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail48,696 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,696 miles
    Test number
    964363548374
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS55 OFX

Does LS55 OFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 OFX expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 OFX?
The MOT on LS55 OFX expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 OFX done?
LS55 OFX was recorded at 193,817 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 9,196 miles a year.
Has LS55 OFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 OFX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 OFX 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 OFX find?
LS55 OFX failed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 15 advisories: offside rear road wheel fractured; nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to drop link ball joint; nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower, and 19 more.

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