
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass117,334 miles (+3,474)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 117,334 miles
- Test number
- 245049192853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,860 miles (+4,102)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 113,860 miles
- Test number
- 341773125931
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Pass79,476 miles (+9,412)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 79,476 miles
- Test number
- 420908810143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,064 miles (+234)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 70,064 miles
- Test number
- 332290059353
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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