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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

LX55 KTOMOT history

LX55 KTO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LX55 KTO silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
155,001 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 KTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 KTO was last recorded at 155,001 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,996 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,001 miles
  • 2024 – 151,816 miles
  • 2023 – 145,062 miles
  • 2022 – 139,759 miles
  • 2021 – 137,081 miles
  • 2019 – 133,573 miles
  • 2018 – 122,369 miles
  • 2016 – 111,274 miles
  • 2015 – 99,836 miles
  • 2014 – 85,953 miles
  • 2013 – 74,892 miles
  • 2012 – 64,717 miles
  • 2009 – 39,922 miles
  • 2008 – 27,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,001 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Exhaust silencer slightly loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush in suspension arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,001 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    155,001 miles
    Test number
    839595635674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail154,996 miles (+3,180)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,996 miles
    Test number
    972227650266
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low PRS adjusted by tester. (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass151,816 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,816 miles
    Test number
    375254691635
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail151,810 miles (+6,748)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,810 miles
    Test number
    966223605425
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass145,062 miles (+5,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,062 miles
    Test number
    502180097598
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass139,759 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,759 miles
    Test number
    872789949287
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective nearside central clamp also defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail139,735 miles (+2,654)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,735 miles
    Test number
    255114607360
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective nearside central clamp also defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass137,081 miles (+1,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,081 miles
    Test number
    569567427942
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass135,116 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,116 miles
    Test number
    941802654410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,573 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,573 miles
    Test number
    315231027916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,352 miles (+6,083)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,352 miles
    Test number
    222408650384
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass127,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,269 miles
    Test number
    651967751597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,269 miles (+4,900)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,269 miles
    Test number
    139977467647
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  14. Pass122,369 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,369 miles
    Test number
    446294554339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,360 miles (+11,086)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,360 miles
    Test number
    782873230565
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  16. Pass111,274 miles (+11,438)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,274 miles
    Test number
    954223884087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass99,836 miles (+13,883)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,836 miles
    Test number
    906093015191
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass85,953 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,953 miles
    Test number
    709061444276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,621 miles (+8,729)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,621 miles
    Test number
    715252214148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,892 miles (+10,175)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,892 miles
    Test number
    178958003199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,717 miles
    Test number
    497467512131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,717 miles (+24,795)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,717 miles
    Test number
    649557312174
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • NoteOffside centre exhaust mounting adrift
  23. Pass39,922 miles (+12,258)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,922 miles
    Test number
    373187159208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,664 miles
    Test number
    263240668229
    • 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)

Questions about LX55 KTO

Does LX55 KTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 KTO is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 KTO?
The MOT on LX55 KTO is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 KTO done?
LX55 KTO was recorded at 155,001 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,239 miles a year.
Has LX55 KTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 KTO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 KTO 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 LX55 KTO find?
LX55 KTO passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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