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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LX55 VBGMOT history

LX55 VBG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

LX55 VBG silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2025
Mileage
137,930 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VBG
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
8 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VBG was last recorded at 137,930 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 4,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,371 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,559 miles
Average per year
7,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,930 miles
  • 2023 – 133,371 miles
  • 2022 – 129,672 miles
  • 2021 – 121,537 miles
  • 2020 – 107,248 miles
  • 2019 – 79,758 miles
  • 2018 – 75,870 miles
  • 2017 – 74,185 miles
  • 2016 – 67,456 miles
  • 2015 – 61,442 miles
  • 2014 – 57,888 miles
  • 2013 – 50,461 miles
  • 2012 – 45,847 miles
  • 2011 – 38,206 miles
  • 2010 – 30,724 miles
  • 2008 – 24,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,930 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,930 miles (+4,559)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,930 miles
    Test number
    958859631620
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,371 miles (+3,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,371 miles
    Test number
    512643442281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,672 miles (+8,135)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,672 miles
    Test number
    487807949644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,537 miles (+14,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,537 miles
    Test number
    180757429041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,248 miles
    Test number
    619751188633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,248 miles (+27,490)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,248 miles
    Test number
    439192509204
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass79,758 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,758 miles
    Test number
    127346732304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,870 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,870 miles
    Test number
    891126802377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,185 miles (+6,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    748253441310
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass67,456 miles (+6,014)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,456 miles
    Test number
    905209887248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,442 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,442 miles
    Test number
    703772555427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,888 miles (+7,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,888 miles
    Test number
    956830924219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass50,461 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,461 miles
    Test number
    799820293166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,847 miles (+7,641)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,847 miles
    Test number
    225561352214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,206 miles (+7,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,206 miles
    Test number
    325710121419
    • 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)

  16. Pass30,724 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,724 miles
    Test number
    351504700092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,825 miles
    Test number
    971265968399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,823 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,823 miles
    Test number
    274145868393
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LX55 VBG

Does LX55 VBG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 VBG expired on 21 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VBG?
The MOT on LX55 VBG expired on 21 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 VBG done?
LX55 VBG was recorded at 137,930 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 7,159 miles a year.
Has LX55 VBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VBG has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LX55 VBG 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 VBG find?
LX55 VBG passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central rear exhaust mounting defective; central rear oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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