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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 XMLMOT history

LS55 XML is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 254,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

LS55 XML black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
254,689 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 XML
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 XML was last recorded at 254,689 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 3,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
251,351 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,338 miles
Average per year
12,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 254,689 miles
  • 2024 – 251,351 miles
  • 2023 – 244,993 miles
  • 2022 – 238,420 miles
  • 2021 – 228,964 miles
  • 2020 – 219,235 miles
  • 2019 – 212,223 miles
  • 2018 – 203,041 miles
  • 2017 – 196,471 miles
  • 2016 – 186,377 miles
  • 2015 – 177,852 miles
  • 2014 – 164,891 miles
  • 2013 – 145,401 miles
  • 2012 – 124,010 miles
  • 2011 – 102,116 miles
  • 2010 – 85,355 miles
  • 2009 – 58,948 miles
  • 2008 – 34,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,689 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,689 miles (+3,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    254,689 miles
    Test number
    360523685655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass251,351 miles (+6,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    251,351 miles
    Test number
    974787056676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass244,993 miles (+6,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    244,993 miles
    Test number
    475286106296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass238,420 miles (+9,456)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    238,420 miles
    Test number
    839164725971
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass228,964 miles (+9,729)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    228,964 miles
    Test number
    913545380602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register

  6. Pass219,235 miles (+7,012)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    219,235 miles
    Test number
    864650692699
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass212,223 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    212,223 miles
    Test number
    823267775919
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear joint (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail212,223 miles (+9,182)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,223 miles
    Test number
    226299946548
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear joint (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass203,041 miles (+6,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    203,041 miles
    Test number
    941693521198
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass196,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    196,471 miles
    Test number
    581892790416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail196,471 miles (+10,094)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,471 miles
    Test number
    544902596338
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass186,377 miles (+8,525)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    186,377 miles
    Test number
    454340932969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass177,852 miles (+12,961)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    177,852 miles
    Test number
    538856631869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass164,891 miles (+19,490)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    164,891 miles
    Test number
    865758814376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass145,401 miles (+21,391)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    145,401 miles
    Test number
    509330623322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,010 miles (+21,894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    124,010 miles
    Test number
    337471222355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass102,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,116 miles
    Test number
    585433021315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,116 miles (+16,761)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,116 miles
    Test number
    849473321324
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass85,355 miles (+14,620)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,355 miles
    Test number
    183736400336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,735 miles (+11,787)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    871725020156
    • NoteAll four tyres wearing thin

  21. Pass58,948 miles (+13,775)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,948 miles
    Test number
    360952709340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,173 miles (+10,504)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,173 miles
    Test number
    291470419425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,669 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,669 miles
    Test number
    683215898248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,096 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,096 miles
    Test number
    254444668267
    • NoteCondition of front discs

Questions about LS55 XML

Does LS55 XML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 XML is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 XML?
The MOT on LS55 XML is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 XML done?
LS55 XML was recorded at 254,689 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 12,832 miles a year.
Has LS55 XML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 XML has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LS55 XML 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 XML find?
LS55 XML passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.

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