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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 PHAMOT history

LS55 PHA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2023.

LS55 PHA blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2024
Mileage
135,025 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 PHA
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
15 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 PHA was last recorded at 135,025 miles on 10 Mar 2023, 3,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,430 miles · 16 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,595 miles
Average per year
7,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,025 miles
  • 2022 – 131,430 miles
  • 2021 – 126,103 miles
  • 2020 – 121,894 miles
  • 2019 – 120,924 miles
  • 2018 – 120,104 miles
  • 2017 – 117,334 miles
  • 2016 – 113,860 miles
  • 2015 – 109,758 miles
  • 2014 – 105,257 miles
  • 2013 – 100,864 miles
  • 2012 – 95,520 miles
  • 2011 – 88,782 miles
  • 2010 – 79,476 miles
  • 2009 – 70,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,025 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,025 miles (+3,595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,025 miles
    Test number
    255480672267
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass131,430 miles (+5,327)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,430 miles
    Test number
    892111452351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside,getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers not allowing full inspection of some areas
  3. Pass126,103 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,103 miles
    Test number
    301546237753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail126,103 miles (+4,209)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,103 miles
    Test number
    688708379530
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass121,894 miles (+970)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,894 miles
    Test number
    423893742673
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes under the udder tray corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes under the udder tray corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass120,924 miles (+820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,924 miles
    Test number
    811662716428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass120,104 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,104 miles
    Test number
    465564886228
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail120,104 miles (+2,770)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,104 miles
    Test number
    450700957629
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass117,334 miles (+3,474)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,334 miles
    Test number
    245049192853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,860 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,860 miles
    Test number
    341773125931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,758 miles (+4,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,758 miles
    Test number
    116237495093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass105,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,257 miles
    Test number
    799375514143
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Fail105,257 miles (+4,393)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,257 miles
    Test number
    758175314155
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass100,864 miles (+5,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,864 miles
    Test number
    146961903142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass95,520 miles (+36)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,520 miles
    Test number
    617984322154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail95,484 miles (+6,702)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,484 miles
    Test number
    556363822141
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass88,782 miles (+9,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    88,782 miles
    Test number
    998619411198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass79,476 miles (+9,412)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,476 miles
    Test number
    420908810143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,064 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,064 miles
    Test number
    332290059353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,830 miles (+34,610)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,830 miles
    Test number
    471108149375
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass35,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,220 miles
    Test number
    182228709410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 PHA

Does LS55 PHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 PHA expired on 9 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 PHA?
The MOT on LS55 PHA expired on 9 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 PHA done?
LS55 PHA was recorded at 135,025 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2023, an average of 7,046 miles a year.
Has LS55 PHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 PHA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 PHA 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 PHA find?
LS55 PHA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides, and 1 more.

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