Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc
LS55 VKDMOT history
LS55 VKD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 282,139 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 282,139 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 14,147 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 VKD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 VKD was last recorded at 282,139 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 11,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 270,292 miles · 9 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 11,847 miles
- Average per year
- 14,147 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 282,139 miles
- 2023 – 270,292 miles
- 2022 – 264,375 miles
- 2021 – 256,558 miles
- 2019 – 252,359 miles
- 2018 – 250,140 miles
- 2017 – 248,123 miles
- 2016 – 245,602 miles
- 2015 – 243,818 miles
- 2014 – 241,981 miles
- 2013 – 226,631 miles
- 2012 – 192,765 miles
- 2011 – 140,969 miles
- 2010 – 98,190 miles
- 2009 – 90,844 miles
- 2008 – 68,731 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass282,139 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass282,139 miles (+11,847)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 282,139 miles
- Test number
- 968831973585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass270,292 miles (+2)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 270,292 miles
- Test number
- 310087717503
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail270,290 miles (+5,915)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 270,290 miles
- Test number
- 435545511955
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass264,375 miles (+7,817)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 264,375 miles
- Test number
- 350284867980
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass256,558 miles (+4,199)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 256,558 miles
- Test number
- 612207204550
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass252,359 miles (+2,219)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 252,359 miles
- Test number
- 200643040120
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass250,140 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 250,140 miles
- Test number
- 694911993913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail250,138 miles (+2,015)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,138 miles
- Test number
- 963853145307
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm and worn vey low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm and worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass248,123 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 248,123 miles
- Test number
- 370117497911
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres perished and cracked in tread areas
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres perished and cracked in tread areas
Fail248,107 miles (+2,505)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,107 miles
- Test number
- 412995697590
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres perished and cracked in tread areas
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres perished and cracked in tread areas
Pass245,602 miles (+1,784)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 245,602 miles
- Test number
- 324953564139
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre slightly perished
Pass243,818 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 243,818 miles
- Test number
- 338293105208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail243,816 miles (+1,835)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,816 miles
- Test number
- 126914495122
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass241,981 miles (+15,350)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 241,981 miles
- Test number
- 696621994105
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass226,631 miles (+33,866)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 226,631 miles
- Test number
- 398382893180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass192,765 miles (+51,796)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 192,765 miles
- Test number
- 265959372435
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass140,969 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 140,969 miles
- Test number
- 728439071179
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail140,969 miles (+42,779)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,969 miles
- Test number
- 549035471123
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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)
Pass98,190 miles (+7,346)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 98,190 miles
- Test number
- 542987810222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,844 miles (+22,113)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 90,844 miles
- Test number
- 811204769334
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,731 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 68,731 miles
- Test number
- 740634368391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS55 VKD
- Does LS55 VKD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 VKD expired on 2 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 VKD?
- The MOT on LS55 VKD expired on 2 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 VKD done?
- LS55 VKD was recorded at 282,139 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 14,147 miles a year.
- Has LS55 VKD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 VKD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS55 VKD 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 VKD find?
- LS55 VKD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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