Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
S55 FALMOT history
S55 FAL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 47,138 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 47,138 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,879 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S55 FAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 13 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S55 FAL was last recorded at 47,138 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 45,555 miles · 18 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,583 miles
- Average per year
- 3,879 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 47,138 miles
- 2025 – 45,555 miles
- 2024 – 43,889 miles
- 2023 – 41,431 miles
- 2022 – 36,727 miles
- 2021 – 31,668 miles
- 2020 – 27,921 miles
- 2019 – 23,902 miles
- 2018 – 18,466 miles
- 2017 – 13,388 miles
- 2016 – 9,421 miles
- 2015 – 4,596 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass47,138 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 12 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass47,138 miles (+1,583)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 47,138 miles
- Test number
- 863690161776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,555 miles (+1,666)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 45,555 miles
- Test number
- 114323030010
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass43,889 miles (+2,458)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 43,889 miles
- Test number
- 598346544729
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass41,431 miles (+4,704)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 41,431 miles
- Test number
- 133639818767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,727 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 36,727 miles
- Test number
- 755421621926
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail36,727 miles (+5,059)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,727 miles
- Test number
- 503717372500
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/ 35/ 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass31,668 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 31,668 miles
- Test number
- 130781036245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail31,668 miles (+3,747)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,668 miles
- Test number
- 905309386197
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass27,921 miles (+4,019)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 27,921 miles
- Test number
- 635580407389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass23,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 23,902 miles
- Test number
- 271506138539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,902 miles (+5,436)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,902 miles
- Test number
- 898777575443
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass18,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 18,466 miles
- Test number
- 842885279281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,466 miles (+5,078)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,466 miles
- Test number
- 721233186391
- 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))
Pass13,388 miles (+3,967)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 13,388 miles
- Test number
- 600445289286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass9,421 miles (+4,825)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 9,421 miles
- Test number
- 932318829373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,596 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 4,596 miles
- Test number
- 633031797409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S55 FAL
- Does S55 FAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S55 FAL is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S55 FAL?
- The MOT on S55 FAL is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S55 FAL done?
- S55 FAL was recorded at 47,138 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,879 miles a year.
- Has S55 FAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S55 FAL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on S55 FAL 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 S55 FAL find?
- S55 FAL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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