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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 PKEMOT history

LS55 PKE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 244,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

LS55 PKE silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
244,784 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 PKE
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
25 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 PKE was last recorded at 244,784 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 16,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,957 miles · 23 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
16,827 miles
Average per year
11,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 244,784 miles
  • 2023 – 227,957 miles
  • 2022 – 193,854 miles
  • 2021 – 174,141 miles
  • 2020 – 169,805 miles
  • 2019 – 166,311 miles
  • 2018 – 162,602 miles
  • 2017 – 159,294 miles
  • 2016 – 149,617 miles
  • 2015 – 138,241 miles
  • 2014 – 125,755 miles
  • 2013 – 112,537 miles
  • 2012 – 100,156 miles
  • 2011 – 86,349 miles
  • 2010 – 76,543 miles
  • 2009 – 66,273 miles
  • 2008 – 61,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,784 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • 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))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,784 miles (+16,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    244,784 miles
    Test number
    218445880156
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass227,957 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    227,957 miles
    Test number
    101175888595
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked by A pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail227,957 miles (+34,103)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,957 miles
    Test number
    429951017941
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked by A pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass193,854 miles (+19,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    193,854 miles
    Test number
    889759347763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass174,141 miles (+1,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    174,141 miles
    Test number
    890047068798
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass173,126 miles (+3,321)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    173,126 miles
    Test number
    918180477238
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass169,805 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    169,805 miles
    Test number
    700744038050
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail169,805 miles (+3,494)2 dangerous3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,805 miles
    Test number
    990953367807
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass166,311 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    166,311 miles
    Test number
    671489097731
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail166,311 miles (+3,709)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,311 miles
    Test number
    224597536586
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass162,602 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    162,602 miles
    Test number
    465401013327
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail162,602 miles (+3,308)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,602 miles
    Test number
    907855412443
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working both side (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass159,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    159,294 miles
    Test number
    693289126361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail159,288 miles (+9,671)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,288 miles
    Test number
    560737778961
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass149,617 miles (+11,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    149,617 miles
    Test number
    251166968208
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer both sides (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass138,241 miles (+12,486)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    138,241 miles
    Test number
    227559635468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,755 miles (+13,218)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,755 miles
    Test number
    745910144144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,537 miles (+12,381)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,537 miles
    Test number
    769300933167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,156 miles (+13,807)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    100,156 miles
    Test number
    289182532491
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass86,349 miles (+9,806)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,349 miles
    Test number
    699256531192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,543 miles
    Test number
    353109330199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,543 miles (+10,270)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,543 miles
    Test number
    943188730144
    • FailureInner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass66,273 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,273 miles
    Test number
    290083759441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,997 miles
    Test number
    584147558324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,997 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,997 miles
    Test number
    110322758373
    • FailureOffside 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)

Questions about LS55 PKE

Does LS55 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 PKE expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 PKE?
The MOT on LS55 PKE expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 PKE done?
LS55 PKE was recorded at 244,784 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 11,593 miles a year.
Has LS55 PKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 PKE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 PKE 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 PKE find?
LS55 PKE passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both sides; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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