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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 PNJMOT history

LS55 PNJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

LS55 PNJ silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
142,556 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 PNJ
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 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 PNJ was last recorded at 142,556 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 4,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,403 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,153 miles
Average per year
6,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,556 miles
  • 2024 – 138,403 miles
  • 2023 – 117,038 miles
  • 2022 – 106,839 miles
  • 2021 – 105,238 miles
  • 2020 – 102,558 miles
  • 2019 – 93,828 miles
  • 2018 – 84,947 miles
  • 2017 – 80,581 miles
  • 2016 – 76,815 miles
  • 2015 – 72,737 miles
  • 2014 – 67,729 miles
  • 2013 – 62,765 miles
  • 2012 – 56,307 miles
  • 2011 – 48,723 miles
  • 2010 – 41,362 miles
  • 2009 – 30,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,556 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (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 mounting defective Both rear exhaust mountings.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,556 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    142,556 miles
    Test number
    845193770486
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail142,554 miles (+4,151)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,554 miles
    Test number
    883559584290
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNear side front suspension joint noise
  3. Pass138,403 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,403 miles
    Test number
    715161757082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,398 miles (+21,360)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,398 miles
    Test number
    382992963117
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass117,038 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,038 miles
    Test number
    594418028540
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Both rear exhaust mountings. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints.
  6. Fail117,038 miles (+10,199)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,038 miles
    Test number
    641041775052
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater damaged. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front lower control arm(inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi hose forward, (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Both rear exhaust mountings. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints.
  7. Pass106,839 miles (+1,601)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,839 miles
    Test number
    313092481252
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above shield so hard to access (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above shield so hard to access (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryV.slight play in steering rack ends
  8. Pass105,238 miles (+2,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,238 miles
    Test number
    789832026843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass102,558 miles (+8,730)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    102,558 miles
    Test number
    447191110666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,828 miles (+8,881)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,828 miles
    Test number
    656309333288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,947 miles
    Test number
    378416714858
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Fail84,945 miles (+4,364)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,945 miles
    Test number
    731744804244
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass80,581 miles (+3,766)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,581 miles
    Test number
    109265542297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  14. Pass76,815 miles (+4,078)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,815 miles
    Test number
    706999987947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,737 miles (+5,008)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,737 miles
    Test number
    376799345108
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass67,729 miles (+4,964)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,729 miles
    Test number
    266240254421
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
  17. Pass62,765 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,765 miles
    Test number
    376693763165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,307 miles (+7,584)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,307 miles
    Test number
    115641782102
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass48,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,723 miles
    Test number
    139268561177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Fail48,720 miles (+7,358)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,720 miles
    Test number
    416278961141
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  21. Pass41,362 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,362 miles
    Test number
    550813780173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,065 miles (+9,565)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,065 miles
    Test number
    364469080028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate insecure
  23. Pass30,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,500 miles
    Test number
    322450939074
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Fail30,500 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,500 miles
    Test number
    781810539048
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS55 PNJ

Does LS55 PNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 PNJ expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 PNJ?
The MOT on LS55 PNJ expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 PNJ done?
LS55 PNJ was recorded at 142,556 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 6,771 miles a year.
Has LS55 PNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 PNJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 PNJ 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 PNJ find?
LS55 PNJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear.

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