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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 XLXMOT history

LS55 XLX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

LS55 XLX silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2023
Mileage
84,863 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 XLX
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
25 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 XLX was last recorded at 84,863 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 4,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,035 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,828 miles
Average per year
3,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,863 miles
  • 2021 – 80,035 miles
  • 2020 – 77,088 miles
  • 2019 – 72,272 miles
  • 2017 – 67,976 miles
  • 2016 – 64,688 miles
  • 2015 – 61,386 miles
  • 2014 – 57,941 miles
  • 2013 – 53,796 miles
  • 2012 – 46,974 miles
  • 2011 – 46,947 miles
  • 2010 – 43,016 miles
  • 2009 – 39,524 miles
  • 2008 – 35,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,863 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 3 rear hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage possible high pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine bay covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,863 miles (+4,828)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,863 miles
    Test number
    170259928120
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 3 rear hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage possible high pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass80,035 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,035 miles
    Test number
    186242946660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes deteriorated

  3. Fail80,035 miles (+2,947)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,035 miles
    Test number
    876914696730
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread age cracking and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes deteriorated

  4. Pass77,088 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,088 miles
    Test number
    417555961135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension rubbers deteriorated

  5. Fail77,079 miles (+4,807)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,079 miles
    Test number
    398776692405
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension rubbers deteriorated

  6. Pass72,272 miles (+4,296)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,272 miles
    Test number
    201097680449
    • AdvisoryBoth Headlamp lenses deteriorated but light output not reduced
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY AGE CRACKED AND DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension rubbers age cracking

  7. Pass67,976 miles (+33)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,976 miles
    Test number
    636725101931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre close to cords
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner of treads
    • AdvisoryUnder body trays fitted

  8. Fail67,943 miles (+3,255)2 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,943 miles
    Test number
    861298142180
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre close to cords
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner of treads
    • AdvisoryUnder body trays fitted

  9. Pass64,688 miles (+3,302)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,688 miles
    Test number
    429934869608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryBrake warning system on
    • AdvisoryCut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body trays fitted

  10. Pass61,386 miles (+3,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,386 miles
    Test number
    899795241004
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre on limit

  11. Pass57,941 miles (+4,145)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,941 miles
    Test number
    868344054367
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBody sill covers fitted
    • NoteKerb damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on legal limit just and 7 years old
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  12. Pass53,796 miles (+3,253)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,796 miles
    Test number
    616101763355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBody sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  13. Pass50,543 miles (+3,569)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,543 miles
    Test number
    158105003461
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight movement in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteWindscreen wipers smearing

  14. Pass46,974 miles (+27)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,974 miles
    Test number
    516973802067
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteUneven wear o/s/f tyre tread

  15. Fail46,947 miles (+3,931)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,947 miles
    Test number
    719514061329
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteUneven wear o/s/f tyre tread

  16. Pass43,016 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,016 miles
    Test number
    504483460356
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres age cracked

  17. Fail43,016 miles (+3,492)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,016 miles
    Test number
    824113660368
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres age cracked

  18. Pass39,524 miles (+3,838)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,524 miles
    Test number
    612216559339
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHigh rear brake application 21% attention required
    • NoteSnowy weather conditions
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  19. Pass35,686 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,686 miles
    Test number
    423344158347
    • NoteStone chip windscreen

Questions about LS55 XLX

Does LS55 XLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 XLX expired on 8 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 XLX?
The MOT on LS55 XLX expired on 8 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 XLX done?
LS55 XLX was recorded at 84,863 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 3,770 miles a year.
Has LS55 XLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 XLX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 XLX 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 XLX find?
LS55 XLX passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly faded; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage; windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly worn, and 6 more.

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