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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LS55 SJUMOT history

LS55 SJU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 161,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LS55 SJU black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
161,618 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 SJU was last recorded at 161,618 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 5,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
156,497 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,121 miles
Average per year
7,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,618 miles
  • 2025 – 156,497 miles
  • 2024 – 152,997 miles
  • 2023 – 149,603 miles
  • 2022 – 144,291 miles
  • 2021 – 137,490 miles
  • 2020 – 133,533 miles
  • 2019 – 124,907 miles
  • 2018 – 113,600 miles
  • 2017 – 104,288 miles
  • 2016 – 90,958 miles
  • 2015 – 79,294 miles
  • 2014 – 72,975 miles
  • 2013 – 63,336 miles
  • 2012 – 57,120 miles
  • 2011 – 50,953 miles
  • 2010 – 46,035 miles
  • 2009 – 37,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,618 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    161,618 miles
    Test number
    580129945144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail161,618 miles (+5,121)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,618 miles
    Test number
    745002921989
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass156,497 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    156,497 miles
    Test number
    722619583366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    152,997 miles
    Test number
    279393261183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,997 miles (+3,394)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,997 miles
    Test number
    998831916576
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass149,603 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    149,603 miles
    Test number
    570942958508
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail149,603 miles (+5,312)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,603 miles
    Test number
    275033778402
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass144,291 miles (+6,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    144,291 miles
    Test number
    543881044580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  9. Pass137,490 miles (+3,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    137,490 miles
    Test number
    436925343007
    • 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))
  10. Pass133,533 miles (+8,626)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    133,533 miles
    Test number
    942897685617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,907 miles (+11,307)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    124,907 miles
    Test number
    654328527257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,600 miles (+9,312)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,600 miles
    Test number
    268069901186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,288 miles (+13,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,288 miles
    Test number
    287980964470
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass90,958 miles (+11,664)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,958 miles
    Test number
    950364882997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,294 miles (+6,319)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,294 miles
    Test number
    257451295051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,975 miles (+9,639)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,975 miles
    Test number
    105870584468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,336 miles
    Test number
    855193063046
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Fail63,336 miles (+6,216)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,336 miles
    Test number
    729333563061
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass57,120 miles (+6,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,120 miles
    Test number
    575369742073
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass50,953 miles (+4,918)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,953 miles
    Test number
    577380351063
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect front brakes
  21. Pass46,035 miles (+8,423)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,035 miles
    Test number
    644026550042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,612 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,612 miles
    Test number
    324462369010
    • NoteO/s/r tyre appears flat....n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged....n/s/r tyre low on tread....n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Questions about LS55 SJU

Does LS55 SJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 SJU is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SJU?
The MOT on LS55 SJU is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 SJU done?
LS55 SJU was recorded at 161,618 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 7,246 miles a year.
Has LS55 SJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SJU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 SJU 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 SJU find?
LS55 SJU passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front exhaust mounting defective; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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