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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 VKMMOT history

LS55 VKM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.

LS55 VKM silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2026
Mileage
152,740 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VKM
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
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VKM was last recorded at 152,740 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 1,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,450 miles · 27 Apr 2020
Between the last two tests
1,290 miles
Average per year
7,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,740 miles
  • 2020 – 151,450 miles
  • 2019 – 141,790 miles
  • 2018 – 127,171 miles
  • 2017 – 115,937 miles
  • 2016 – 107,694 miles
  • 2015 – 97,561 miles
  • 2014 – 85,432 miles
  • 2013 – 73,611 miles
  • 2012 – 62,525 miles
  • 2011 – 54,243 miles
  • 2010 – 50,280 miles
  • 2009 – 38,846 miles
  • 2008 – 25,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,740 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • O/s/r tyre has several small cuts on inner sidewall but not reaching the cords

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,740 miles (+1,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,740 miles
    Test number
    733979096137
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass151,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    151,450 miles
    Test number
    484525565211
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail151,450 miles (+9,660)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,450 miles
    Test number
    393297238020
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass141,790 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,790 miles
    Test number
    765540522679
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail141,774 miles (+14,603)4 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,774 miles
    Test number
    235064622884
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,171 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,171 miles
    Test number
    648533354265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail127,051 miles (+11,114)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,051 miles
    Test number
    434910562899
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass115,937 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    115,937 miles
    Test number
    674668786079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail115,911 miles (+8,217)2 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,911 miles
    Test number
    554120982372
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass107,694 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    107,694 miles
    Test number
    237791720475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Fail107,694 miles (+10,133)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,694 miles
    Test number
    112460977980
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass97,561 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,561 miles
    Test number
    145945305437
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre has several small cuts on inner sidewall but not reaching the cords

  13. Fail97,561 miles (+12,129)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,561 miles
    Test number
    289073305010
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre has several small cuts on inner sidewall but not reaching the cords
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass85,432 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,432 miles
    Test number
    615434104057
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system hanger corroded but still supporting exhaust
    • NoteNsf tyyre has cuts on wall but not deep enough to expose chords

  15. Fail85,430 miles (+11,819)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,430 miles
    Test number
    135393004491
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system hanger corroded but still supporting exhaust
    • NoteNsf tyyre has cuts on wall but not deep enough to expose chords

  16. Pass73,611 miles (+11,086)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,611 miles
    Test number
    865645703042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,525 miles (+8,282)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,525 miles
    Test number
    987525502010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,243 miles (+3,963)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,243 miles
    Test number
    658869341086
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres split on side wall but not through to cords
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside wall

  19. Pass50,280 miles (+11,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,280 miles
    Test number
    153616190220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass38,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,846 miles
    Test number
    164561419375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,846 miles (+13,797)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,846 miles
    Test number
    524074609360
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass25,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,049 miles
    Test number
    983605298226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,049 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,049 miles
    Test number
    163275698238
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LS55 VKM

Does LS55 VKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VKM expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VKM?
The MOT on LS55 VKM expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VKM done?
LS55 VKM was recorded at 152,740 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 7,681 miles a year.
Has LS55 VKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VKM has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on LS55 VKM 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 VKM find?
LS55 VKM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both.

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