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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 PKUMOT history

LS55 PKU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2023.

LS55 PKU black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2024
Mileage
138,898 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 PKU
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
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 PKU was last recorded at 138,898 miles on 27 Feb 2023, 6,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,887 miles · 18 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
6,011 miles
Average per year
7,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,898 miles
  • 2022 – 132,887 miles
  • 2021 – 132,099 miles
  • 2020 – 129,562 miles
  • 2019 – 119,273 miles
  • 2018 – 107,767 miles
  • 2017 – 95,089 miles
  • 2016 – 86,055 miles
  • 2015 – 77,472 miles
  • 2014 – 67,977 miles
  • 2013 – 57,158 miles
  • 2011 – 44,681 miles
  • 2010 – 35,153 miles
  • 2009 – 27,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,898 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside and Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp lens damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside headlamp has slight damage
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil / Fuel leak- Engine cover and Engine undertray fitted- Recommend further inspection
  • AdvisoryParking brake pedal anti-slip provision missing
  • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,898 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,898 miles
    Test number
    341436847022
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil / Fuel leak- Engine cover and Engine undertray fitted- Recommend further inspection
    • AdvisoryParking brake pedal anti-slip provision missing
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail138,898 miles (+6,011)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,898 miles
    Test number
    893692109748
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil / Fuel leak- Engine cover and Engine undertray fitted- Recommend further inspection
    • AdvisoryParking brake pedal anti-slip provision missing
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass132,887 miles (+98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,887 miles
    Test number
    198441296305
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail132,789 miles (+690)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,789 miles
    Test number
    779108391942
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass132,099 miles (+2,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,099 miles
    Test number
    672616417202
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass129,562 miles (+10,289)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,562 miles
    Test number
    368347041169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,273 miles (+11,506)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,273 miles
    Test number
    597001142791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,767 miles (+432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,767 miles
    Test number
    503112298618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail107,335 miles (+12,246)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,335 miles
    Test number
    865218916042
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass95,089 miles (+23)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,089 miles
    Test number
    514985062558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush, advise replacement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush, advise replacement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail95,066 miles (+9,011)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,066 miles
    Test number
    177661126300
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush integral to suspension arm (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush, advise replacement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush, advise replacement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass86,055 miles (+8,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,055 miles
    Test number
    206647009392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass77,472 miles (+46)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,472 miles
    Test number
    609388005041
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail77,426 miles (+9,449)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,426 miles
    Test number
    375876105057
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass67,977 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,977 miles
    Test number
    126187734012
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail67,977 miles (+10,819)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,977 miles
    Test number
    508214724003
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass57,158 miles (+12,477)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,158 miles
    Test number
    808488523024
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass44,681 miles (+9,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,681 miles
    Test number
    336670491474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass35,153 miles (+7,212)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,153 miles
    Test number
    890634300119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,941 miles
    Test number
    163498539444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 PKU

Does LS55 PKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 PKU expired on 26 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 PKU?
The MOT on LS55 PKU expired on 26 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 PKU done?
LS55 PKU was recorded at 138,898 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2023, an average of 7,895 miles a year.
Has LS55 PKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 PKU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 PKU 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 PKU find?
LS55 PKU passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2023 with 14 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; front brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside, and 11 more.

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