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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 VHYMOT history

LS55 VHY is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 192,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2023.

LS55 VHY blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2024
Mileage
192,543 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VHY
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
17 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VHY was last recorded at 192,543 miles on 16 Nov 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,532 miles · 9 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 192,543 miles
  • 2022 – 189,142 miles
  • 2021 – 182,515 miles
  • 2020 – 176,800 miles
  • 2019 – 171,901 miles
  • 2018 – 167,689 miles
  • 2017 – 163,693 miles
  • 2016 – 160,008 miles
  • 2015 – 151,668 miles
  • 2014 – 147,727 miles
  • 2013 – 138,939 miles
  • 2012 – 134,073 miles
  • 2011 – 128,835 miles
  • 2010 – 123,129 miles
  • 2008 – 106,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,543 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,543 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    192,543 miles
    Test number
    613308513879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail192,532 miles (+3,390)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,532 miles
    Test number
    263927254859
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass189,142 miles (+6,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    189,142 miles
    Test number
    723462100175
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass182,515 miles (+5,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    182,515 miles
    Test number
    967341274474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald inner / worn outer edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanging brackets corroded through at welds on right hand side

  5. Pass176,800 miles (+4,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    176,800 miles
    Test number
    721398209287
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on both edges

  6. Pass171,901 miles (+4,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    171,901 miles
    Test number
    979824984693
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on both edges

  7. Pass167,689 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    167,689 miles
    Test number
    254087516426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass163,693 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    163,693 miles
    Test number
    276190905395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail163,692 miles (+3,684)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,692 miles
    Test number
    736412145238
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  10. Pass160,008 miles (+8,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    160,008 miles
    Test number
    445217223909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass151,668 miles (+3,941)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    151,668 miles
    Test number
    846254797240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass147,727 miles (+8,788)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    147,727 miles
    Test number
    386945594463
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass138,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    138,939 miles
    Test number
    276577503060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail138,938 miles (+4,865)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,938 miles
    Test number
    127117003071
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass134,073 miles (+5,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    134,073 miles
    Test number
    655184102080
    • NoteAll items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

  16. Pass128,835 miles (+5,706)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    128,835 miles
    Test number
    639410211038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass123,129 miles (+16,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    123,129 miles
    Test number
    181499020400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail106,582 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,582 miles
    Test number
    414590558474
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass106,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    106,582 miles
    Test number
    770480258371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VHY

Does LS55 VHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VHY expired on 15 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VHY?
The MOT on LS55 VHY expired on 15 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VHY done?
LS55 VHY was recorded at 192,543 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2023, an average of 5,762 miles a year.
Has LS55 VHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VHY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 VHY 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 VHY find?
LS55 VHY passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front wheel bearing has slight play; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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