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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 VGZMOT history

LS55 VGZ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 175,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2024.

LS55 VGZ blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2025
Mileage
175,968 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VGZ was last recorded at 175,968 miles on 24 Apr 2024, 3,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,981 miles · 9 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3,987 miles
Average per year
9,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,968 miles
  • 2023 – 171,981 miles
  • 2022 – 168,504 miles
  • 2021 – 160,598 miles
  • 2020 – 153,367 miles
  • 2019 – 149,437 miles
  • 2018 – 134,250 miles
  • 2016 – 128,024 miles
  • 2015 – 121,506 miles
  • 2014 – 115,062 miles
  • 2013 – 100,754 miles
  • 2012 – 85,758 miles
  • 2011 – 73,400 miles
  • 2010 – 58,490 miles
  • 2009 – 39,708 miles
  • 2008 – 27,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,968 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBattery light on dash
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine light onRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryGlow plug light onRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Battery light on

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Bolt in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,968 miles5 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    175,968 miles
    Test number
    970958914017
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on dash
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail175,968 miles (+3,987)5 major6 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,968 miles
    Test number
    121962506837
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on dash
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,981 miles (+1)7 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    171,981 miles
    Test number
    769903108289
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bolt in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail171,980 miles (+3,476)4 major7 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,980 miles
    Test number
    511921563054
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bolt in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,504 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    168,504 miles
    Test number
    508015461277
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail168,504 miles (+7,906)2 repaired4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,504 miles
    Test number
    949290199808
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,598 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    160,598 miles
    Test number
    962468444322
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail160,598 miles (+7,231)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,598 miles
    Test number
    516949954651
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts and offside rear edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass153,367 miles (+3,930)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,367 miles
    Test number
    357940608921
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator side repeater lense damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass149,437 miles (+15,187)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    149,437 miles
    Test number
    915829763983
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass134,250 miles (+6,226)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    134,250 miles
    Test number
    345591032051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,024 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    128,024 miles
    Test number
    197865397041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,506 miles (+6,444)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    121,506 miles
    Test number
    689607898999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,062 miles (+14,308)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    115,062 miles
    Test number
    817089534324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,754 miles (+14,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    100,754 miles
    Test number
    207483733324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass85,758 miles (+12,358)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    85,758 miles
    Test number
    338381042309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,400 miles (+14,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,400 miles
    Test number
    888891321372
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  18. Pass58,490 miles (+18,782)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,490 miles
    Test number
    822531040302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,708 miles (+11,874)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,708 miles
    Test number
    563724239379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,834 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,834 miles
    Test number
    771527399035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,735 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,735 miles
    Test number
    472226748310
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass27,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,735 miles
    Test number
    690346948302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VGZ

Does LS55 VGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VGZ expired on 11 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VGZ?
The MOT on LS55 VGZ expired on 11 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VGZ done?
LS55 VGZ was recorded at 175,968 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2024, an average of 9,646 miles a year.
Has LS55 VGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VGZ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 VGZ 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 VGZ find?
LS55 VGZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2024 with 5 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 10 more.

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