
Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc
LS55 XLBMOT history
LS55 XLB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 258,663 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 258,663 km
- At MOT on 29 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 XLB
- 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
- 9 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 XLB was last recorded at 258,663 km on 29 Dec 2021.
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 258,663 km
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 6 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass258,663 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 258,663 km
- Test number
- 317768454997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,096 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 153,096 miles
- Test number
- 241790330586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,095 miles (+11,943)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,095 miles
- Test number
- 323980258121
- MajorEmissions not tested excessive blue smoke on idle (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low would not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low would not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Pass141,152 miles (+83)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 141,152 miles
- Test number
- 726044216305
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail141,069 miles (+5,032)3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,069 miles
- Test number
- 806733138399
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass136,037 miles (+13,006)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 136,037 miles
- Test number
- 810508226086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (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))
Pass123,031 miles (+10,328)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 123,031 miles
- Test number
- 671341596356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,703 miles (+11,488)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 112,703 miles
- Test number
- 170725825135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,215 miles (+8,399)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 101,215 miles
- Test number
- 855523035172
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside mirror dicoloured
Pass92,816 miles (+10,861)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 92,816 miles
- Test number
- 645003234148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,955 miles (+11,300)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 81,955 miles
- Test number
- 746694333126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,655 miles (+9,199)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 70,655 miles
- Test number
- 537872322164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,456 miles (+5,433)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 61,456 miles
- Test number
- 426862651114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,023 miles (+8,217)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 56,023 miles
- Test number
- 241961440041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,806 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 47,806 miles
- Test number
- 872797639086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 XLB
- Does LS55 XLB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 XLB expired on 28 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 XLB?
- The MOT on LS55 XLB expired on 28 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 XLB done?
- LS55 XLB was recorded at 258,663 km at its MOT on 29 Dec 2021.
- Has LS55 XLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 XLB has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS55 XLB 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 XLB find?
- LS55 XLB passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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