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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 OHYMOT history

LS55 OHY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LS55 OHY black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,291 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 OHY
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
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 OHY was last recorded at 97,291 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,356 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
935 miles
Average per year
4,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,291 miles
  • 2024 – 96,356 miles
  • 2023 – 95,281 miles
  • 2022 – 93,303 miles
  • 2021 – 91,004 miles
  • 2020 – 88,898 miles
  • 2019 – 85,204 miles
  • 2018 – 79,602 miles
  • 2017 – 73,329 miles
  • 2016 – 68,664 miles
  • 2015 – 63,561 miles
  • 2014 – 57,844 miles
  • 2013 – 51,083 miles
  • 2012 – 45,721 miles
  • 2011 – 39,940 miles
  • 2010 – 34,415 miles
  • 2009 – 27,741 miles
  • 2008 – 21,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,291 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,291 miles (+935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,291 miles
    Test number
    856719559409
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass96,356 miles (+1,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,356 miles
    Test number
    639754487823
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass95,281 miles (+1,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,281 miles
    Test number
    128665343598
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread corner damaged (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass93,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,303 miles
    Test number
    927163041933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail93,302 miles (+2,298)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,302 miles
    Test number
    149526777132
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass91,004 miles (+2,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,004 miles
    Test number
    831502025626
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass88,898 miles (+3,694)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,898 miles
    Test number
    803378546378
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,204 miles (+104)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,204 miles
    Test number
    448597025565
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.

  9. Fail85,100 miles (+5,498)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    925019137964
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.

  10. Pass79,602 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,602 miles
    Test number
    791339379739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.

  11. Fail79,602 miles (+6,273)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,602 miles
    Test number
    910760488599
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.

  12. Pass73,329 miles (+4,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,329 miles
    Test number
    677295935214
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  13. Pass68,664 miles (+5,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,664 miles
    Test number
    806006272614
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  14. Pass63,561 miles (+5,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,561 miles
    Test number
    588723615627
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  15. Pass57,844 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,844 miles
    Test number
    735827504331
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNo emissions detected

  16. Fail57,844 miles (+6,761)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,844 miles
    Test number
    476824204326
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNo emissions detected

  17. Pass51,083 miles (+5,362)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,083 miles
    Test number
    969156313351
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail45,721 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,721 miles
    Test number
    486474132342
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass45,721 miles (+5,781)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,721 miles
    Test number
    696174332368
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass39,940 miles (+5,525)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,940 miles
    Test number
    165032421307
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split (but no wire or cords exposed)

  21. Pass34,415 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,415 miles
    Test number
    510592920373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,390 miles (+6,649)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,390 miles
    Test number
    454586310352
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,741 miles (+6,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,741 miles
    Test number
    524870029379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass21,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,618 miles
    Test number
    372199628346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 OHY

Does LS55 OHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 OHY is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 OHY?
The MOT on LS55 OHY is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 OHY done?
LS55 OHY was recorded at 97,291 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,465 miles a year.
Has LS55 OHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 OHY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 OHY 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 OHY find?
LS55 OHY passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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