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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

MD55 CTUMOT history

MD55 CTU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2025
Mileage
164,404 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

MD55 CTU was last recorded at 164,404 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2022: 60,123 miles, lower than 157,233 miles on 12 Apr 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,404 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,404 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,404 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    164,404 miles
    Test number
    393782464796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail164,404 miles (+1,811)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,404 miles
    Test number
    932993302716
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,593 miles (+98)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    162,593 miles
    Test number
    239912519124
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail162,495 miles (+2,348)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,495 miles
    Test number
    394279427289
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,147 miles (+100,024)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    160,147 miles
    Test number
    336084463560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,123 miles (-97,110)4 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,123 miles
    Test number
    991903639263
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass157,233 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    157,233 miles
    Test number
    325584660766
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail157,209 miles (+2,768)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,209 miles
    Test number
    460359043165
    • DangerousCentral Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass154,441 miles (+4,422)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    154,441 miles
    Test number
    772070491951
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass150,019 miles (+4,443)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    150,019 miles
    Test number
    157809371441
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak N/S/R Diferential.

  11. Pass145,576 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    145,576 miles
    Test number
    776046451222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak diferential

  12. Fail145,497 miles (+4,690)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,497 miles
    Test number
    557433059762
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak diferential

  13. Pass140,807 miles (+4,662)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    140,807 miles
    Test number
    435908224124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,145 miles (+8,447)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,145 miles
    Test number
    916234465664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront lower engine cover damaged.

  15. Pass127,698 miles (+10,801)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    127,698 miles
    Test number
    218094745015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,897 miles (+13,578)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,897 miles
    Test number
    516184564048
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass103,319 miles (+6,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    103,319 miles
    Test number
    368644263055
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Pass97,084 miles (+12,305)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,084 miles
    Test number
    208780062034
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroding and worn.

  19. Pass84,779 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,779 miles
    Test number
    225730461013
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated.

  20. Fail84,779 miles (+13,864)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,779 miles
    Test number
    966486051027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated.

  21. Pass70,915 miles (+16,226)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,915 miles
    Test number
    361776550006
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.

  22. Fail54,689 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,689 miles
    Test number
    353003929068
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass54,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,689 miles
    Test number
    911353329060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MD55 CTU

When is the MOT due on MD55 CTU?
The MOT on MD55 CTU expired on 19 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MD55 CTU done?
MD55 CTU was recorded at 164,404 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 7,240 miles a year.
Has MD55 CTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MD55 CTU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on MD55 CTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MD55 CTU find?
MD55 CTU passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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