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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 PJVMOT history

LS55 PJV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 192,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2024.

LS55 PJV silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2025
Mileage
192,095 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 PJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 PJV was last recorded at 192,095 miles on 7 Dec 2024, 8,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,004 miles · 9 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
8,091 miles
Average per year
9,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 192,095 miles
  • 2023 – 184,004 miles
  • 2022 – 174,548 miles
  • 2021 – 165,779 miles
  • 2020 – 153,594 miles
  • 2019 – 141,305 miles
  • 2018 – 136,208 miles
  • 2017 – 129,417 miles
  • 2016 – 117,925 miles
  • 2015 – 104,924 miles
  • 2014 – 93,445 miles
  • 2013 – 85,338 miles
  • 2012 – 77,073 miles
  • 2011 – 70,518 miles
  • 2010 – 63,754 miles
  • 2009 – 53,638 miles
  • 2008 – 39,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,095 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front shock absorber weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,095 miles (+8,091)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    192,095 miles
    Test number
    945476825640
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass184,004 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    184,004 miles
    Test number
    562711228699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail184,004 miles (+9,456)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,004 miles
    Test number
    379183217663
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass174,548 miles (+8,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,548 miles
    Test number
    522971113827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass165,779 miles (+12,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,779 miles
    Test number
    460674970920
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass153,594 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,594 miles
    Test number
    660061550553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber weak
  7. FailMileage not read2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    280413994291
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber weak
  8. Pass141,305 miles (+5,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,305 miles
    Test number
    948268553330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass136,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    136,208 miles
    Test number
    181931483842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail136,208 miles (+6,791)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,208 miles
    Test number
    961014023358
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass129,417 miles (+11,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    129,417 miles
    Test number
    460699199137
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass117,925 miles (+13,001)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    117,925 miles
    Test number
    224056783555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,924 miles (+11,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    104,924 miles
    Test number
    557985174911
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass93,445 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,445 miles
    Test number
    686282814364
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  15. Fail93,445 miles (+8,107)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,445 miles
    Test number
    497528504385
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  16. Pass85,338 miles (+8,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,338 miles
    Test number
    608579923353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass77,073 miles (+6,555)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,073 miles
    Test number
    417337512487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,518 miles
    Test number
    865033531349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,518 miles (+6,764)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,518 miles
    Test number
    255972131353
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  20. Pass63,754 miles (+10,116)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,754 miles
    Test number
    513226220324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,638 miles (+13,807)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,638 miles
    Test number
    452467629306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,831 miles
    Test number
    122140138367
    • 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)

Questions about LS55 PJV

Does LS55 PJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 PJV expired on 13 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 PJV?
The MOT on LS55 PJV expired on 13 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 PJV done?
LS55 PJV was recorded at 192,095 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2024, an average of 9,497 miles a year.
Has LS55 PJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 PJV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 PJV 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 PJV find?
LS55 PJV passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2024 with 5 advisories: front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 2 more.

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