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Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 3,226 cc

LL51 ZSWMOT history

LL51 ZSW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.

LL51 ZSW silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2023
Mileage
136,677 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 ZSW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,226 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL51 ZSW was last recorded at 136,677 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 3,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jan 2008: 53,999 miles, lower than 458,431 miles on 30 Mar 2007.

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
133,632 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,045 miles
Average per year
5,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,677 miles
  • 2022 – 133,632 miles
  • 2021 – 128,556 miles
  • 2020 – 126,636 miles
  • 2019 – 122,643 miles
  • 2018 – 118,913 miles
  • 2017 – 114,448 miles
  • 2016 – 109,384 miles
  • 2015 – 103,788 miles
  • 2014 – 97,741 miles
  • 2013 – 91,363 miles
  • 2012 – 86,710 miles
  • 2011 – 79,582 miles
  • 2010 – 72,371 miles
  • 2009 – 63,664 miles
  • 2008 – 53,999 miles
  • 2007 – 458,431 miles
  • 2006 – 41,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,677 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySmell of fumes/diesel from under bonnet, no obvious leaks

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,677 miles (+3,045)2 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,677 miles
    Test number
    897684222828
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmell of fumes/diesel from under bonnet, no obvious leaks

  2. Pass133,632 miles (+5,076)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,632 miles
    Test number
    656742466390
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s Very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass deteriorated

  3. Pass128,556 miles (+1,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    128,556 miles
    Test number
    716766408962
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,636 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,636 miles
    Test number
    576306195808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    122,643 miles
    Test number
    252803987956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,643 miles (+3,730)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,643 miles
    Test number
    527043172298
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass118,913 miles (+4,465)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,913 miles
    Test number
    884385257800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,448 miles (+5,064)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    114,448 miles
    Test number
    283903767429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,384 miles (+5,596)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,384 miles
    Test number
    378496796887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,788 miles
    Test number
    399072415006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,788 miles (+6,047)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,788 miles
    Test number
    597202715060
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass97,741 miles (+6,378)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,741 miles
    Test number
    536086404099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,363 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    91,363 miles
    Test number
    158778713016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,360 miles (+4,650)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,360 miles
    Test number
    918025513019
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass86,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,710 miles
    Test number
    616823332024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,710 miles (+7,128)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,710 miles
    Test number
    168644922099
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner side

  17. Pass79,582 miles (+7,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,582 miles
    Test number
    176580521076
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass72,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    72,371 miles
    Test number
    582643810023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,371 miles (+8,707)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,371 miles
    Test number
    871493810089
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass63,664 miles (+9,665)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,664 miles
    Test number
    100509809064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    534121038038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,999 miles (-404,432)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    853370638021
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass458,431 miles (+416,508)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    458,431 miles
    Test number
    644699387024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,923 miles
    Test number
    104373236474
    • 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)

Questions about LL51 ZSW

Does LL51 ZSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 ZSW expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 ZSW?
The MOT on LL51 ZSW expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 ZSW done?
LL51 ZSW was recorded at 136,677 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 5,568 miles a year.
Has LL51 ZSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 ZSW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LL51 ZSW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 ZSW find?
LL51 ZSW failed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside rear road wheel fixing missing, and 11 more.

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