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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 OHCMOT history

LS55 OHC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.

LS55 OHC blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2023
Mileage
146,433 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 OHC
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
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 OHC was last recorded at 146,433 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,427 miles · 17 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
8,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,433 miles
  • 2021 – 139,491 miles
  • 2020 – 135,113 miles
  • 2018 – 122,586 miles
  • 2016 – 102,736 miles
  • 2015 – 96,712 miles
  • 2014 – 83,363 miles
  • 2013 – 77,423 miles
  • 2012 – 63,557 miles
  • 2011 – 50,651 miles
  • 2010 – 42,832 miles
  • 2008 – 31,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,433 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,433 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,433 miles
    Test number
    773640625855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,427 miles (+6,936)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,427 miles
    Test number
    531115090153
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. Pass139,491 miles (+4,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,491 miles
    Test number
    215177419111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass135,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,113 miles
    Test number
    933661111085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,113 miles (+12,527)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,113 miles
    Test number
    122408602216
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass122,586 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,586 miles
    Test number
    385020462561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail122,583 miles (+7,894)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,583 miles
    Test number
    531517479918
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass114,689 miles (+11,953)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,689 miles
    Test number
    648483323823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,736 miles (+6,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,736 miles
    Test number
    243346963381
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn badly on inside edge 225/55/16
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass96,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,712 miles
    Test number
    760976239883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail96,712 miles (+13,349)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,712 miles
    Test number
    474726929598
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint limits (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass83,363 miles (+5,940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,363 miles
    Test number
    616089834359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass77,423 miles (+5,507)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,423 miles
    Test number
    395192913338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,916 miles (+8,359)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,916 miles
    Test number
    108435443042
    • NoteR SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R EDGE WORN.
  15. Pass63,557 miles (+12,906)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,557 miles
    Test number
    199255752074
    • NoteF PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT?
  16. Pass50,651 miles (+7,819)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,651 miles
    Test number
    105202041069
    • NoteO/S/F+N/S/F LOWER REAR BALL JOINT WORN.TYRES-N/S/F EDGE WORN-O/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT.
  17. Pass42,832 miles (+10,921)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,832 miles
    Test number
    803497040061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,911 miles
    Test number
    914862408374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 OHC

Does LS55 OHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 OHC expired on 20 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 OHC?
The MOT on LS55 OHC expired on 20 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 OHC done?
LS55 OHC was recorded at 146,433 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 8,655 miles a year.
Has LS55 OHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 OHC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 OHC 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 OHC find?
LS55 OHC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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