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Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 VGXMOT history

LS55 VGX is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 179,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

LS55 VGX grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2024
Mileage
179,133 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VGX was last recorded at 179,133 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 18,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2019: 116,703 miles, lower than 149,411 miles on 25 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
161,083 miles · 21 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
18,050 miles
Average per year
10,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,133 miles
  • 2022 – 161,083 miles
  • 2021 – 135,894 miles
  • 2020 – 118,780 miles
  • 2019 – 116,751 miles
  • 2018 – 149,411 miles
  • 2017 – 92,934 miles
  • 2016 – 79,056 miles
  • 2015 – 63,412 miles
  • 2014 – 56,661 miles
  • 2013 – 54,201 miles
  • 2012 – 50,501 miles
  • 2011 – 45,847 miles
  • 2010 – 40,811 miles
  • 2009 – 33,647 miles
  • 2008 – 18,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,133 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,133 miles (+18,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    179,133 miles
    Test number
    819785591582
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass161,083 miles (+25,189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,083 miles
    Test number
    125922695269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,894 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,894 miles
    Test number
    987124477263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts inner wall and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail135,894 miles (+17,114)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,894 miles
    Test number
    615292747775
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts inner wall and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass118,780 miles (+2,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,780 miles
    Test number
    321291071323
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,751 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,751 miles
    Test number
    187424383312
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  7. Fail116,703 miles (-32,708)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,703 miles
    Test number
    521178304227
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass149,411 miles (+56,477)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    149,411 miles
    Test number
    320172550881
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass92,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,934 miles
    Test number
    415609425686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,934 miles (+13,878)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,934 miles
    Test number
    564658001531
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass79,056 miles (+15,644)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,056 miles
    Test number
    787057955067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,412 miles (+221)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,412 miles
    Test number
    535891355059
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, 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

  13. Fail63,191 miles (+6,530)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,191 miles
    Test number
    955777635064
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass56,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    357263364069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,661 miles (+2,460)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    718362764073
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken.

  16. Pass54,201 miles (+3,700)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,201 miles
    Test number
    237310193441
    • NoteSlight play at n/s/f rear ball joint

  17. Pass50,501 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,501 miles
    Test number
    419844192163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,847 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,847 miles
    Test number
    177917381101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,811 miles (+7,164)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,811 miles
    Test number
    221821280154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,647 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,647 miles
    Test number
    930407099171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,634 miles (+15,520)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,634 miles
    Test number
    870545699104
    • 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)

  22. Pass18,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,114 miles
    Test number
    554739688157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VGX

Does LS55 VGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VGX expired on 28 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VGX?
The MOT on LS55 VGX expired on 28 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VGX done?
LS55 VGX was recorded at 179,133 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 10,528 miles a year.
Has LS55 VGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VGX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 VGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 VGX find?
LS55 VGX passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inside edge; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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