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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 RZXMOT history

LS55 RZX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

LS55 RZX silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
131,069 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 RZX
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
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 RZX was last recorded at 131,069 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 3,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,318 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,751 miles
Average per year
7,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,069 miles
  • 2024 – 127,318 miles
  • 2023 – 110,648 miles
  • 2022 – 92,436 miles
  • 2021 – 90,783 miles
  • 2020 – 84,429 miles
  • 2019 – 77,094 miles
  • 2018 – 68,050 miles
  • 2017 – 59,465 miles
  • 2016 – 51,503 miles
  • 2015 – 43,378 miles
  • 2014 – 35,493 miles
  • 2013 – 29,026 miles
  • 2012 – 26,469 miles
  • 2011 – 23,040 miles
  • 2010 – 19,564 miles
  • 2009 – 15,839 miles
  • 2008 – 11,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,069 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most suspension arm, upwards facing ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,069 miles (+3,751)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,069 miles
    Test number
    652977836348
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass127,318 miles (+16,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,318 miles
    Test number
    843287174484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass110,648 miles (+127)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,648 miles
    Test number
    605623448958
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS Wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most suspension arm, upwards facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail110,521 miles (+18,085)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,521 miles
    Test number
    215403682296
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most suspension arm, upwards facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most suspension arm, upwards facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable area, outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass92,436 miles (+1,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,436 miles
    Test number
    709185472368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass90,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,783 miles
    Test number
    362742508441
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail90,783 miles (+6,354)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,783 miles
    Test number
    780724237653
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-55–16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass84,429 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,429 miles
    Test number
    235074524659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,094 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,094 miles
    Test number
    913075618109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,691 miles (+8,641)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,691 miles
    Test number
    708189614987
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass68,050 miles (+8,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,050 miles
    Test number
    869427292043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear lower ball joint squeeking
  12. Pass59,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,465 miles
    Test number
    148444382947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,462 miles (+7,959)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,462 miles
    Test number
    422518988726
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass51,503 miles (+8,125)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,503 miles
    Test number
    930470386954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,378 miles (+7,885)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,378 miles
    Test number
    679696705250
    • NoteFront tyres low
  16. Pass35,493 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    456054514246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,026 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,026 miles
    Test number
    977732933213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,469 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,469 miles
    Test number
    335021222318
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass26,469 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,469 miles
    Test number
    598841622339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,040 miles (+3,476)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,040 miles
    Test number
    286015611354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,564 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,564 miles
    Test number
    624795810387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,839 miles (+4,327)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,839 miles
    Test number
    371963319385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,512 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    11,512 miles
    Test number
    253566638343
    • NoteSmall stone chip in front screen, Outside of Zone A
  24. Fail11,512 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,512 miles
    Test number
    611646638393
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteSmall stone chip in front screen, Outside of Zone A

Questions about LS55 RZX

Does LS55 RZX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 RZX expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 RZX?
The MOT on LS55 RZX expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 RZX done?
LS55 RZX was recorded at 131,069 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 7,102 miles a year.
Has LS55 RZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 RZX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 RZX 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 RZX find?
LS55 RZX passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, and 3 more.

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