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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

P555 LWSMOT history

P555 LWS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

P555 LWS silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
149,616 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 LWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 LWS was last recorded at 149,616 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 33,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,383 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
33,233 miles
Average per year
8,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,616 miles
  • 2025 – 116,383 miles
  • 2024 – 85,041 miles
  • 2023 – 62,747 miles
  • 2022 – 54,621 miles
  • 2021 – 48,559 miles
  • 2020 – 43,870 miles
  • 2018 – 41,763 miles
  • 2017 – 40,953 miles
  • 2016 – 38,988 miles
  • 2015 – 36,926 miles
  • 2014 – 34,113 miles
  • 2013 – 31,043 miles
  • 2012 – 27,434 miles
  • 2011 – 24,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,616 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,616 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    149,616 miles
    Test number
    562965322952
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail149,615 miles (+33,232)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,615 miles
    Test number
    468455921019
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass116,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,383 miles
    Test number
    635078483703
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail116,382 miles (+31,341)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,382 miles
    Test number
    339448216965
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass85,041 miles (+22,294)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,041 miles
    Test number
    211782282557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,747 miles (+8,126)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,747 miles
    Test number
    342635213047
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,621 miles
    Test number
    649914342015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,621 miles (+6,062)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,621 miles
    Test number
    666408960997
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass48,559 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,559 miles
    Test number
    262751719606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,870 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,870 miles
    Test number
    385076082049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail43,869 miles (+2,106)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,869 miles
    Test number
    281904513014
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass41,763 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,763 miles
    Test number
    476357276524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,761 miles (+808)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,761 miles
    Test number
    452156403118
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass40,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,953 miles
    Test number
    146973901767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,953 miles (+1,965)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,953 miles
    Test number
    862462547918
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  16. Pass38,988 miles (+2,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,988 miles
    Test number
    461789035887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass36,926 miles (+2,813)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,926 miles
    Test number
    969277575171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/front tyre old and cracked

  18. Pass34,113 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,113 miles
    Test number
    428549264143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail34,113 miles (+3,070)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,113 miles
    Test number
    868578564113
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass31,043 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,043 miles
    Test number
    215285783438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail31,043 miles (+3,609)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,043 miles
    Test number
    116525183116
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass27,434 miles (+2,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,434 miles
    Test number
    275157682489
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass24,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,563 miles
    Test number
    967732171188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,563 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,563 miles
    Test number
    298791371106
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about P555 LWS

Does P555 LWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 LWS is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on P555 LWS?
The MOT on P555 LWS is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 LWS done?
P555 LWS was recorded at 149,616 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 8,161 miles a year.
Has P555 LWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 LWS has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on P555 LWS 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 P555 LWS find?
P555 LWS passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear nail in tyre; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbed on edges.

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