
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass146,433 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 146,433 miles
- Test number
- 773640625855
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass135,113 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 135,113 miles
- Test number
- 933661111085
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass114,689 miles (+11,953)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 114,689 miles
- Test number
- 648483323823
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass77,423 miles (+5,507)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 77,423 miles
- Test number
- 395192913338
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
Pass63,557 miles (+12,906)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 63,557 miles
- Test number
- 199255752074
- NoteF PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT?
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.
Pass42,832 miles (+10,921)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 42,832 miles
- Test number
- 803497040061
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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