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Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

LB55 ZTXMOT history

LB55 ZTX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
132,392 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ZTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ZTX was last recorded at 132,392 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 6,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jan 2016: 74,697 miles, lower than 690,056 miles on 9 Jan 2015.

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
125,737 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,655 miles
Average per year
6,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,392 miles
  • 2025 – 125,737 miles
  • 2024 – 124,697 miles
  • 2023 – 124,022 miles
  • 2022 – 114,622 miles
  • 2021 – 102,755 miles
  • 2020 – 93,797 miles
  • 2019 – 87,506 miles
  • 2018 – 83,789 miles
  • 2017 – 79,331 miles
  • 2016 – 74,698 miles
  • 2015 – 690,056 miles
  • 2014 – 62,170 miles
  • 2012 – 55,917 miles
  • 2011 – 39,910 miles
  • 2010 – 33,172 miles
  • 2009 – 27,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,392 miles
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front suspension,front arm outer ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySplit in boost hose o,s,f

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.

  • Under-shields fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,392 miles (+6,655)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    132,392 miles
    Test number
    923105780098
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front suspension,front arm outer ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySplit in boost hose o,s,f
  2. Pass125,737 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,737 miles
    Test number
    472646265882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,697 miles (+675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,697 miles
    Test number
    276974129830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass124,022 miles (+9,400)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,022 miles
    Test number
    761549623290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,622 miles (+11,867)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,622 miles
    Test number
    355147587890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,755 miles (+8,958)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,755 miles
    Test number
    980104735089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,797 miles (+6,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,797 miles
    Test number
    587906172025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass87,506 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,506 miles
    Test number
    232105182761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,789 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,789 miles
    Test number
    459316259978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,331 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,331 miles
    Test number
    294443037367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,698 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,698 miles
    Test number
    252122155719
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUnder-shields fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail74,697 miles (-615,359)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,697 miles
    Test number
    241013295867
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder-shields fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass690,056 miles (+621,036)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    690,056 miles
    Test number
    509089205019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,020 miles (+6,850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,020 miles
    Test number
    967026705004
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass62,170 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,170 miles
    Test number
    416443704058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,917 miles (+8,780)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,917 miles
    Test number
    127602852311
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge
  17. Pass47,137 miles (+7,227)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,137 miles
    Test number
    369763212078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,910 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,910 miles
    Test number
    388939851022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,790 miles (+6,618)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,790 miles
    Test number
    668294851092
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  20. Pass33,172 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,172 miles
    Test number
    471290160077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine dust cover fitted at the time of the test
  21. Fail33,172 miles (+5,913)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,172 miles
    Test number
    611510860082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine dust cover fitted at the time of the test
  22. Pass27,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,259 miles
    Test number
    324102469005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 ZTX

Does LB55 ZTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 ZTX is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ZTX?
The MOT on LB55 ZTX is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 ZTX done?
LB55 ZTX was recorded at 132,392 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 6,164 miles a year.
Has LB55 ZTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ZTX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on LB55 ZTX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 ZTX find?
LB55 ZTX passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front suspension,front arm outer ball joints; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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