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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.

LS55 XLB silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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

Pass258,663 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass153,096 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,096 miles
    Test number
    241790330586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass123,031 miles (+10,328)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,031 miles
    Test number
    671341596356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,703 miles (+11,488)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,703 miles
    Test number
    170725825135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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
  10. Pass92,816 miles (+10,861)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,816 miles
    Test number
    645003234148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,955 miles (+11,300)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,955 miles
    Test number
    746694333126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,655 miles (+9,199)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,655 miles
    Test number
    537872322164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,456 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,456 miles
    Test number
    426862651114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,023 miles (+8,217)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,023 miles
    Test number
    241961440041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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