# KT55HTD — MERCEDES-BENZ E MOT History & Vehicle Check

KT55HTD is a Grey MERCEDES-BENZ E, Diesel (2987cc), first registered 2006-02-06. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for KT55HTD — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | KT55HTD |
| Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 2987cc |
| First registered | 2006-02-06 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2024-05-11 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 24
- Passes: 16
- Fails: 8
- Pass rate: 66.67%
- Total defects recorded: 49

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-17 09:21:22 | PASSED | 195,329 MI | 2024-05-11 00:00:00 |
| 2022-04-13 09:50:00 | PASSED | 188,590 MI | 2023-05-11 00:00:00 |
| 2021-04-22 12:46:31 | PASSED | 183,749 MI | 2022-05-11 00:00:00 |
| 2021-04-20 09:37:49 | FAILED | 183,749 MI | — |
| 2020-05-12 13:04:29 | PASSED | 179,173 MI | 2021-05-11 00:00:00 |
| 2020-05-11 11:18:14 | FAILED | 179,173 MI | — |
| 2019-05-15 11:29:14 | PASSED | 170,220 MI | 2020-11-14 00:00:00 |
| 2019-05-11 12:16:05 | FAILED | 170,219 MI | — |
| 2018-05-02 12:48:13 | PASSED | 153,169 MI | 2019-05-09 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-02 12:48:12 | FAILED | 153,169 MI | — |
| 2017-05-10 08:01:39 | PASSED | 130,290 MI | 2018-05-09 00:00:00 |
| 2016-08-05 09:58:14 | PASSED | 121,939 MI | 2017-08-06 00:00:00 |
| 2016-08-04 09:08:27 | FAILED | 121,939 MI | — |
| 2015-08-03 11:13:52 | PASSED | 110,512 MI | 2016-08-06 00:00:00 |
| 2014-08-06 10:39:10 | PASSED | 99,518 MI | 2015-08-06 00:00:00 |
| 2014-08-04 14:36:06 | FAILED | 99,378 MI | — |
| 2013-08-07 15:44:22 | PASSED | 87,719 MI | 2014-08-06 00:00:00 |
| 2013-01-15 12:00:52 | PASSED | 82,894 MI | 2014-02-06 00:00:00 |
| 2013-01-10 09:04:56 | FAILED | 82,641 MI | — |
| 2012-01-19 10:07:49 | PASSED | 72,176 MI | 2013-02-06 00:00:00 |
| 2012-01-18 09:54:17 | FAILED | 72,141 MI | — |
| 2011-01-25 14:50:28 | PASSED | 60,709 MI | 2012-02-06 00:00:00 |
| 2010-02-06 09:32:21 | PASSED | 44,283 MI | 2011-02-06 00:00:00 |
| 2009-01-22 15:56:33 | PASSED | 29,898 MI | 2010-02-06 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2022-04-13 09:50:00 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: brake pad warning light on (pads all ok)
- ADVISORY: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2021-04-22 12:46:31 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip provision. (1.1.2 (c))

**2021-04-20 09:37:49 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip provision. (1.1.2 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2020-05-11 11:18:14 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

**2019-05-15 11:29:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- MINOR: Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2019-05-11 12:16:05 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- MAJOR: Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2018-05-02 12:48:12 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
- PRS: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

**2016-08-05 09:58:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: unable to fully inspect brake pipes under plastic trays

**2016-08-04 09:08:27 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: unable to fully inspect brake pipes under plastic trays
- FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2015-08-03 11:13:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

**2014-08-06 10:39:10 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

**2014-08-04 14:36:06 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

**2013-08-07 15:44:22 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

**2013-01-10 09:04:56 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2012-01-19 10:07:49 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: rear number plate delamanating

**2012-01-18 09:54:17 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: rear number plate delamanating

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for KT55HTD is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KT55HTD. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
