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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 PLZMOT history

LS55 PLZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 162,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

LS55 PLZ black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2025
Mileage
162,684 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 PLZ
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
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 PLZ was last recorded at 162,684 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 10,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,601 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
10,083 miles
Average per year
7,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,684 miles
  • 2022 – 152,601 miles
  • 2021 – 148,837 miles
  • 2020 – 144,723 miles
  • 2019 – 131,204 miles
  • 2018 – 113,350 miles
  • 2017 – 94,859 miles
  • 2016 – 83,631 miles
  • 2015 – 80,386 miles
  • 2014 – 77,712 miles
  • 2013 – 74,166 miles
  • 2012 – 69,669 miles
  • 2011 – 65,874 miles
  • 2010 – 62,986 miles
  • 2009 – 54,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,684 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside & central

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,684 miles (+10,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    162,684 miles
    Test number
    915424220650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass152,601 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    152,601 miles
    Test number
    461288534160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,837 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,837 miles
    Test number
    601019250671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,723 miles (+13,519)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,723 miles
    Test number
    114754176767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,204 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,204 miles
    Test number
    962159657057
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside & central (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items
  6. Fail131,204 miles (+17,854)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,204 miles
    Test number
    355801927477
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside & central (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items
  7. Pass113,350 miles (+18,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,350 miles
    Test number
    277997410321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower ball joint cover perished
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear brake pads low
  8. Pass94,859 miles (+11,228)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,859 miles
    Test number
    464127303244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Nearside, central & offside (8.3.1d)
  9. Pass83,631 miles (+3,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,631 miles
    Test number
    716452174562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass80,386 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,386 miles
    Test number
    798630745085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,712 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,712 miles
    Test number
    366092544018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,166 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,166 miles
    Test number
    175643743415
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail74,164 miles (+4,495)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,164 miles
    Test number
    555473343016
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily lipped
  14. Pass69,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,669 miles
    Test number
    716831242028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,668 miles (+3,794)4 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,668 miles
    Test number
    186601542012
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres wearing on inner and outer edge
  16. Pass65,874 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,874 miles
    Test number
    858325821033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,986 miles
    Test number
    681136610091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,986 miles (+8,557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,986 miles
    Test number
    491076310010
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass54,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,429 miles
    Test number
    674994219010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 PLZ

Does LS55 PLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 PLZ expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 PLZ?
The MOT on LS55 PLZ expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 PLZ done?
LS55 PLZ was recorded at 162,684 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 7,196 miles a year.
Has LS55 PLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 PLZ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LS55 PLZ 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 PLZ find?
LS55 PLZ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front lower anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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