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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 VHAMOT history

LS55 VHA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

LS55 VHA silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2027
Mileage
142,307 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VHA was last recorded at 142,307 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 2,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2017: 106,380 miles, lower than 165,013 miles on 3 Mar 2017.

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
140,275 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2,032 miles
Average per year
6,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,307 miles
  • 2025 – 140,275 miles
  • 2024 – 138,068 miles
  • 2023 – 135,272 miles
  • 2022 – 132,845 miles
  • 2021 – 129,650 miles
  • 2020 – 127,260 miles
  • 2019 – 123,877 miles
  • 2018 – 118,873 miles
  • 2017 – 106,380 miles
  • 2016 – 86,383 miles
  • 2015 – 81,595 miles
  • 2014 – 75,689 miles
  • 2013 – 68,769 miles
  • 2012 – 61,051 miles
  • 2011 – 52,348 miles
  • 2010 – 44,656 miles
  • 2009 – 31,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,307 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,307 miles (+2,032)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    142,307 miles
    Test number
    739934370326
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass140,275 miles (+2,207)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,275 miles
    Test number
    527576457431
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass138,068 miles (+2,796)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,068 miles
    Test number
    607879518403
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass135,272 miles (+2,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,272 miles
    Test number
    630291352526
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass132,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,845 miles
    Test number
    719725392429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail132,845 miles (+3,195)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,845 miles
    Test number
    231678089840
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass129,650 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,650 miles
    Test number
    904789729023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,639 miles (+2,379)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,639 miles
    Test number
    458314238020
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass127,260 miles (+3,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,260 miles
    Test number
    146562906605
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass123,877 miles (+5,004)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,877 miles
    Test number
    961000519841
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass118,873 miles (+12,493)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,873 miles
    Test number
    128675502602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,380 miles (-58,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,380 miles
    Test number
    505100713598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass165,013 miles (+78,630)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    165,013 miles
    Test number
    929171697670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,383 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,383 miles
    Test number
    971489251194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,595 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,595 miles
    Test number
    219832445024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,588 miles (+5,899)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,588 miles
    Test number
    407801245045
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass75,689 miles (+6,920)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,689 miles
    Test number
    859890454071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,769 miles
    Test number
    346002853092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,760 miles (+7,709)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,760 miles
    Test number
    175152853030
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass61,051 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,051 miles
    Test number
    119388552033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,045 miles (+8,697)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,045 miles
    Test number
    366255752076
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass52,348 miles (+7,692)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,348 miles
    Test number
    878103951091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,656 miles (+13,183)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,656 miles
    Test number
    341793560080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,473 miles
    Test number
    531354649040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VHA

Does LS55 VHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VHA is valid until 10 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VHA?
The MOT on LS55 VHA is valid until 10 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VHA done?
LS55 VHA was recorded at 142,307 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 6,268 miles a year.
Has LS55 VHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VHA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 VHA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 VHA find?
LS55 VHA passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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