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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 OFYMOT history

LS55 OFY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 157,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2022.

LS55 OFY silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2023
Mileage
157,425 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 OFY
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
24 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 OFY was last recorded at 157,425 miles on 14 Sept 2022, 7,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,328 miles · 24 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
7,097 miles
Average per year
9,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,425 miles
  • 2021 – 150,328 miles
  • 2020 – 143,181 miles
  • 2019 – 129,211 miles
  • 2018 – 118,764 miles
  • 2017 – 107,888 miles
  • 2016 – 99,628 miles
  • 2015 – 92,939 miles
  • 2014 – 82,359 miles
  • 2013 – 72,663 miles
  • 2012 – 62,441 miles
  • 2011 – 52,083 miles
  • 2010 – 43,049 miles
  • 2008 – 28,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,425 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective near axel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,425 miles (+7,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,425 miles
    Test number
    323928030644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass150,328 miles (+7,147)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,328 miles
    Test number
    906827342515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass143,181 miles (+13,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,181 miles
    Test number
    791691780583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point missing

  4. Pass129,211 miles (+48)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,211 miles
    Test number
    380042950564
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective near axel (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail129,163 miles (+10,399)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,163 miles
    Test number
    665826314018
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective near axel (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass118,764 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,764 miles
    Test number
    382225844998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Fail118,764 miles (+10,876)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,764 miles
    Test number
    355600970470
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass107,888 miles (+8,260)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,888 miles
    Test number
    729786757079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,628 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,628 miles
    Test number
    428972590017
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front caster arm bushes starting to perish (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak front of engine
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror indicator lens small crack (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked and discoloured (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror indicator lens small crack (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses starting to perish slightly (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail99,628 miles (+6,689)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,628 miles
    Test number
    733355008266
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front caster arm bushes starting to perish (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak front of engine
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror indicator lens small crack (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked and discoloured (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror indicator lens small crack (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses starting to perish slightly (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass92,939 miles (+10,580)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,939 miles
    Test number
    736659675008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteWipers smearing

  12. Pass82,359 miles (+9,696)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,359 miles
    Test number
    409499274084
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass72,663 miles (+10,222)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,663 miles
    Test number
    315213373075
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass62,441 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,441 miles
    Test number
    388224972032
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail62,441 miles (+10,358)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,441 miles
    Test number
    607443272083
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass52,083 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,083 miles
    Test number
    295592401122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,044 miles (+8,995)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,044 miles
    Test number
    945150851088
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass43,049 miles (+14,237)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,049 miles
    Test number
    403778070071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,812 miles
    Test number
    480873258300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 OFY

Does LS55 OFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 OFY expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 OFY?
The MOT on LS55 OFY expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 OFY done?
LS55 OFY was recorded at 157,425 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2022, an average of 9,361 miles a year.
Has LS55 OFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 OFY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LS55 OFY 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 OFY find?
LS55 OFY passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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