Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
LS55 VGKMOT history
LS55 VGK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,810 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 127,810 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,038 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 VGK
- 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 12 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS55 VGK was last recorded at 127,810 miles on 9 Jul 2024, 4,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 123,299 miles · 6 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,511 miles
- Average per year
- 5,038 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 127,810 miles
- 2023 – 123,299 miles
- 2022 – 118,968 miles
- 2021 – 116,820 miles
- 2020 – 113,889 miles
- 2019 – 111,239 miles
- 2018 – 102,768 miles
- 2017 – 93,905 miles
- 2016 – 84,530 miles
- 2015 – 80,644 miles
- 2014 – 76,301 miles
- 2013 – 71,856 miles
- 2012 – 66,796 miles
- 2011 – 59,094 miles
- 2010 – 55,531 miles
- 2008 – 50,778 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail127,810 miles
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail127,810 miles (+4,511)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,810 miles
- Test number
- 564968935434
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass123,299 miles (+4,331)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 123,299 miles
- Test number
- 959075237162
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass118,968 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 118,968 miles
- Test number
- 969066245708
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail118,968 miles (+2,148)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,968 miles
- Test number
- 109145236702
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit,,,1.60 (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass116,820 miles (+13)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 116,820 miles
- Test number
- 296557458669
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail116,807 miles (+2,918)1 dangerous3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,807 miles
- Test number
- 327909078481
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass113,889 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 113,889 miles
- Test number
- 363060539434
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail113,885 miles (+2,646)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,885 miles
- Test number
- 466367223995
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass111,239 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 111,239 miles
- Test number
- 836507146248
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail111,234 miles (+8,466)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,234 miles
- Test number
- 316059333713
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass102,768 miles (+8,863)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 102,768 miles
- Test number
- 577989280069
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass93,905 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 93,905 miles
- Test number
- 213646673958
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail93,905 miles (+9,375)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,905 miles
- Test number
- 589221594698
- Repaired at testExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass84,530 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 84,530 miles
- Test number
- 503573850594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,486 miles (+3,842)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,486 miles
- Test number
- 998248992286
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front- rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,644 miles (+4,343)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 80,644 miles
- Test number
- 607331315151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,301 miles (+4,445)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 76,301 miles
- Test number
- 897256904109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,856 miles (+5,060)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 71,856 miles
- Test number
- 715569703166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,796 miles (+7,702)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 66,796 miles
- Test number
- 956825312159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,094 miles (+3,563)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 59,094 miles
- Test number
- 409480251009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,531 miles (+4,753)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 55,531 miles
- Test number
- 680263550056
- 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)
Pass50,778 miles (+1,516)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 50,778 miles
- Test number
- 101821248380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,262 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,262 miles
- Test number
- 392870248360
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
Questions about LS55 VGK
- Does LS55 VGK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 VGK expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 VGK?
- The MOT on LS55 VGK expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 VGK done?
- LS55 VGK was recorded at 127,810 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2024, an average of 5,038 miles a year.
- Has LS55 VGK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 VGK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS55 VGK 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 VGK find?
- LS55 VGK failed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values, and 2 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.