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Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 RYVMOT history

LS55 RYV is a beige diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LS55 RYV beige Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
133,190 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 RYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 RYV was last recorded at 133,190 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 1,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,230 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,960 miles
Average per year
4,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,190 miles
  • 2024 – 131,230 miles
  • 2023 – 126,537 miles
  • 2022 – 125,346 miles
  • 2021 – 119,540 miles
  • 2019 – 116,916 miles
  • 2018 – 110,777 miles
  • 2017 – 104,312 miles
  • 2016 – 98,667 miles
  • 2015 – 94,762 miles
  • 2014 – 90,627 miles
  • 2013 – 87,860 miles
  • 2011 – 76,677 miles
  • 2009 – 62,697 miles
  • 2008 – 49,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,190 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emission limits only just met and smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm and bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,190 miles (+1,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    133,190 miles
    Test number
    101097819266
    • 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. Pass131,230 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,230 miles
    Test number
    989306059616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail131,229 miles (+4,692)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,229 miles
    Test number
    268340828502
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront position lights flickering slightly

  4. Pass126,537 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,537 miles
    Test number
    703110836052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,531 miles (+1,185)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,531 miles
    Test number
    951625682884
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass125,346 miles (+5,806)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,346 miles
    Test number
    426390162452
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,540 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,540 miles
    Test number
    661323229570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emission limits only just met and smoke during acceleration

  8. Fail119,540 miles (+2,624)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,540 miles
    Test number
    767778742041
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emission limits only just met and smoke during acceleration

  9. Pass116,916 miles (+26)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,916 miles
    Test number
    914180589906
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail116,890 miles (+6,113)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,890 miles
    Test number
    414135049072
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass110,777 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,777 miles
    Test number
    165687287691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded

  12. Fail110,777 miles (+6,465)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,777 miles
    Test number
    729810197684
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded

  13. Pass104,312 miles (+5,645)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,312 miles
    Test number
    967786764617
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning displayed
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  14. Pass98,667 miles (+3,905)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,667 miles
    Test number
    221131508717
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass94,762 miles (+4,135)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,762 miles
    Test number
    297835655110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass90,627 miles (+2,767)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,627 miles
    Test number
    569032044151
    • NoteFront number plate is damaged

  17. Pass87,860 miles (+11,183)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,860 miles
    Test number
    588766933199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,677 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,677 miles
    Test number
    357482071151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,675 miles (+13,978)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,675 miles
    Test number
    145361271107
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass62,697 miles (+44)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,697 miles
    Test number
    261875439399
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoots on front suspension thrust arm ball joints starting to split.
    • NoteCuts in walls of both n/s tyres.
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre - suspect puncture.
    • NoteRear brake pads = approx. 5,000 miles to warning light.
    • NoteTyres = 2.5 - 3.0mm - new soon.

  21. Fail62,653 miles (+12,776)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,653 miles
    Test number
    630814539366
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoots on front suspension thrust arm ball joints starting to split.
    • NoteCuts in walls of both n/s tyres.
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre - suspect puncture.
    • NoteRear brake pads = approx. 5,000 miles to warning light.
    • NoteTyres = 2.5 - 3.0mm - new soon.

  22. Pass49,877 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,877 miles
    Test number
    381499228396
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn in inner edge
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about LS55 RYV

Does LS55 RYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 RYV is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 RYV?
The MOT on LS55 RYV is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 RYV done?
LS55 RYV was recorded at 133,190 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,899 miles a year.
Has LS55 RYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 RYV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 RYV 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 RYV find?
LS55 RYV passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: 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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