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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 XLOMOT history

LS55 XLO is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 11 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LS55 XLO blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
166,295 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 XLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 XLO was last recorded at 166,295 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,286 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
7,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,295 miles
  • 2025 – 150,306 miles
  • 2023 – 141,265 miles
  • 2022 – 136,677 miles
  • 2021 – 128,028 miles
  • 2020 – 118,280 miles
  • 2019 – 106,624 miles
  • 2018 – 98,733 miles
  • 2017 – 92,722 miles
  • 2016 – 87,100 miles
  • 2015 – 80,998 miles
  • 2011 – 73,662 miles
  • 2010 – 53,938 miles
  • 2008 – 37,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,295 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (ball joint facing downwards)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,295 miles (+9)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    166,295 miles
    Test number
    775840655245
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail166,286 miles (+15,980)1 dangerous11 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,286 miles
    Test number
    621312147801
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass150,306 miles (+9,041)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    150,306 miles
    Test number
    673333470031
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,265 miles (+4,588)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,265 miles
    Test number
    939483396509
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and Rear. Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass136,677 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,677 miles
    Test number
    428347669791
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail136,677 miles (+8,649)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,677 miles
    Test number
    484738169026
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass128,028 miles (+9,748)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,028 miles
    Test number
    831785438430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,280 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,280 miles
    Test number
    475369358314
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail118,280 miles (+11,656)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,280 miles
    Test number
    428014746754
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass106,624 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,624 miles
    Test number
    881653063161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,842 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,842 miles
    Test number
    902800569751
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (chipped) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (ball joint facing downwards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit lens damaged (cracked) condensation build up
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower bumber damage (cracked)

  12. Fail102,841 miles (+4,108)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,841 miles
    Test number
    511483852454
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (chipped) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (ball joint facing downwards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit lens damaged (cracked) condensation build up
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower bumber damage (cracked)

  13. Pass98,733 miles (+6,011)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,733 miles
    Test number
    340602685154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,722 miles (+5,622)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,722 miles
    Test number
    506813684654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,100 miles
    Test number
    949872908095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,100 miles (+6,102)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,100 miles
    Test number
    794302442070
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass80,998 miles (+7,336)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,998 miles
    Test number
    496472215091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,662 miles
    Test number
    436398251287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail73,662 miles (+19,724)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,662 miles
    Test number
    109978751281
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront no plate deteriorating

  20. Pass53,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,938 miles
    Test number
    120899610039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail53,938 miles (+16,055)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,938 miles
    Test number
    424249010064
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,883 miles
    Test number
    542106038326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 XLO

Does LS55 XLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 XLO is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 XLO?
The MOT on LS55 XLO is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 XLO done?
LS55 XLO was recorded at 166,295 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 7,419 miles a year.
Has LS55 XLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 XLO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 XLO 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 XLO find?
LS55 XLO passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 4 more.

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