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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LX55 VBLMOT history

LX55 VBL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LX55 VBL silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,218 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VBL
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
16 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VBL was last recorded at 131,218 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 7,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,579 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,639 miles
Average per year
6,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,218 miles
  • 2025 – 123,579 miles
  • 2024 – 115,609 miles
  • 2023 – 108,684 miles
  • 2022 – 100,403 miles
  • 2021 – 92,650 miles
  • 2020 – 85,306 miles
  • 2019 – 77,364 miles
  • 2018 – 68,191 miles
  • 2016 – 62,682 miles
  • 2015 – 59,993 miles
  • 2014 – 57,304 miles
  • 2013 – 51,490 miles
  • 2012 – 46,281 miles
  • 2011 – 40,450 miles
  • 2010 – 33,977 miles
  • 2009 – 27,505 miles
  • 2008 – 21,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,218 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,218 miles (+7,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,218 miles
    Test number
    761406484251
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,579 miles
    Test number
    148280714348
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail123,579 miles (+7,970)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,579 miles
    Test number
    153782573087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,609 miles (+6,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,609 miles
    Test number
    313748986126
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,684 miles (+8,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,684 miles
    Test number
    131707294374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,403 miles
    Test number
    325081885174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,403 miles (+7,753)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,403 miles
    Test number
    290734397361
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  8. Pass92,650 miles (+7,344)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,650 miles
    Test number
    834397303691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,306 miles (+7,942)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,306 miles
    Test number
    944615429064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,364 miles (+9,173)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,364 miles
    Test number
    370872868227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,191 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,191 miles
    Test number
    913984041036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,682 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,682 miles
    Test number
    442559688096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,993 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,993 miles
    Test number
    962544208495
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded O/S/F AND N/S/F METAL PIPES/AND FLEXIBLE PIPE FERRULES (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 70% to 75% wear approx (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Thrust arm ball joint seal (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre,cuts.
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE FITTING.

  14. Fail59,993 miles (+2,689)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,993 miles
    Test number
    157699767212
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded O/S/F AND N/S/F METAL PIPES/AND FLEXIBLE PIPE FERRULES (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 70% to 75% wear approx (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Thrust arm ball joint seal (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre,cuts.
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE FITTING.

  15. Pass57,304 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,304 miles
    Test number
    566889364221
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Fail57,304 miles (+5,814)1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,304 miles
    Test number
    799699764282
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass51,490 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,490 miles
    Test number
    348432493419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,281 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,281 miles
    Test number
    658970072248
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass46,281 miles (+5,831)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,281 miles
    Test number
    745350272290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,450 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,450 miles
    Test number
    868461771233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,977 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,977 miles
    Test number
    580654650230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,505 miles (+5,956)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,505 miles
    Test number
    204391649246
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFrontg tyres near limit

  23. Pass21,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,549 miles
    Test number
    714762958205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VBL

Does LX55 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VBL is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VBL?
The MOT on LX55 VBL is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 VBL done?
LX55 VBL was recorded at 131,218 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 6,058 miles a year.
Has LX55 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VBL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 VBL 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 VBL find?
LX55 VBL passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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