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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 VKGMOT history

LS55 VKG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 200,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LS55 VKG silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
200,199 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VKG
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
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VKG was last recorded at 200,199 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 4,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,254 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,945 miles
Average per year
9,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,199 miles
  • 2024 – 195,254 miles
  • 2023 – 187,783 miles
  • 2022 – 180,389 miles
  • 2021 – 170,829 miles
  • 2020 – 152,352 miles
  • 2019 – 149,907 miles
  • 2018 – 143,378 miles
  • 2017 – 136,895 miles
  • 2016 – 129,289 miles
  • 2015 – 122,085 miles
  • 2014 – 113,034 miles
  • 2013 – 101,252 miles
  • 2012 – 87,849 miles
  • 2011 – 74,343 miles
  • 2010 – 60,844 miles
  • 2009 – 47,460 miles
  • 2008 – 37,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,199 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,199 miles (+4,945)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    200,199 miles
    Test number
    477491385404
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass195,254 miles (+7,471)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    195,254 miles
    Test number
    697990399926
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass187,783 miles (+7,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    187,783 miles
    Test number
    297695068727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass180,389 miles (+9,560)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    180,389 miles
    Test number
    355031240344
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass170,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    170,829 miles
    Test number
    865553641836
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail170,829 miles (+18,477)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,829 miles
    Test number
    115886271690
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass152,352 miles (+2,445)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    152,352 miles
    Test number
    826916206949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass149,907 miles (+6,529)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,907 miles
    Test number
    973191375375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,378 miles (+6,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    143,378 miles
    Test number
    352353576155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass136,895 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    136,895 miles
    Test number
    737017145715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail136,862 miles (+7,573)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,862 miles
    Test number
    174022024952
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass129,289 miles (+7,204)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,289 miles
    Test number
    691932494120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,085 miles (+9,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    122,085 miles
    Test number
    731469359171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wear rub damaged
    • AdvisoryMain brake pipes need checking

  14. Pass113,034 miles (+11,782)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,034 miles
    Test number
    216402704365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass101,252 miles (+13,403)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,252 miles
    Test number
    395460613308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,849 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,849 miles
    Test number
    578522612389
    • NoteO/s/r suspension coil spring broken at extreme end of lower coil.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail87,849 miles (+13,506)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,849 miles
    Test number
    595351712325
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r suspension coil spring broken at extreme end of lower coil.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass74,343 miles (+13,499)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,343 miles
    Test number
    476690321442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,844 miles (+13,384)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,844 miles
    Test number
    953944540308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,460 miles
    Test number
    520300139353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,460 miles (+9,697)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,460 miles
    Test number
    761069529322
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,763 miles
    Test number
    491553548321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VKG

Does LS55 VKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VKG is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VKG?
The MOT on LS55 VKG is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VKG done?
LS55 VKG was recorded at 200,199 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 9,552 miles a year.
Has LS55 VKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VKG has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 VKG 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 VKG find?
LS55 VKG passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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