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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 RNOMOT history

LS55 RNO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

LS55 RNO black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
182,760 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 RNO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 RNO was last recorded at 182,760 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 8,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,111 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8,649 miles
Average per year
8,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,760 miles
  • 2024 – 174,111 miles
  • 2023 – 162,009 miles
  • 2022 – 156,297 miles
  • 2021 – 129,017 miles
  • 2020 – 126,363 miles
  • 2019 – 126,157 miles
  • 2018 – 126,000 miles
  • 2017 – 121,874 miles
  • 2016 – 117,878 miles
  • 2015 – 107,665 miles
  • 2014 – 98,359 miles
  • 2013 – 85,966 miles
  • 2012 – 73,157 miles
  • 2011 – 61,894 miles
  • 2010 – 53,644 miles
  • 2009 – 44,123 miles
  • 2008 – 39,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,760 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, at joint with flexi's (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,760 miles (+8,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    182,760 miles
    Test number
    736738149170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, at joint with flexi's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass174,111 miles (+12,102)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,111 miles
    Test number
    929776087740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil light on dash
    • AdvisoryService vehicle light on dash
  3. Pass162,009 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,009 miles
    Test number
    657923106896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail161,959 miles (+5,662)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,959 miles
    Test number
    484397793826
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass156,297 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,297 miles
    Test number
    919158676480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s + n.s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s + n.s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail156,297 miles (+10,152)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,297 miles
    Test number
    380051423581
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o.s + n.s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s + n.s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s + n.s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass146,145 miles (+17,128)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,145 miles
    Test number
    176912283683
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
    • AdvisoryVehicle is Under-sealed.
  8. Pass129,017 miles (+2,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,017 miles
    Test number
    546808843808
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
  9. Pass126,363 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,363 miles
    Test number
    128064039623
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail126,361 miles (+204)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,361 miles
    Test number
    242970443847
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail126,157 miles (+157)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,157 miles
    Test number
    897294121223
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass126,000 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,000 miles
    Test number
    452800188538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,874 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,874 miles
    Test number
    785463250754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,878 miles (+10,213)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,878 miles
    Test number
    821542479897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,665 miles (+676)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,665 miles
    Test number
    358675905217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing 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
  16. Pass106,989 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,989 miles
    Test number
    828784575163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,988 miles (+8,629)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,988 miles
    Test number
    878239265114
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F and O/S/F side repeater lnses slightly damaged.
  18. Pass98,359 miles (+12,393)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,359 miles
    Test number
    147619234214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,966 miles
    Test number
    509280343231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Fail85,966 miles (+12,809)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,966 miles
    Test number
    585129133267
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  21. Pass73,157 miles (+11,263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,157 miles
    Test number
    448755312207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass61,894 miles (+8,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,894 miles
    Test number
    169375411281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass53,644 miles (+9,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,644 miles
    Test number
    664576010216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
  24. Pass44,123 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,123 miles
    Test number
    562062019227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,987 miles (+3,136)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,987 miles
    Test number
    830307379101
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
  26. Pass39,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,851 miles
    Test number
    732420758378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about LS55 RNO

Does LS55 RNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 RNO expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 RNO?
The MOT on LS55 RNO expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 RNO done?
LS55 RNO was recorded at 182,760 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 8,508 miles a year.
Has LS55 RNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 RNO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 RNO 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 RNO find?
LS55 RNO passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, at joint with flexi's; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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