
Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
LS05 DZGMOT history
LS05 DZG is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 181,159 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 181,159 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,637 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 DZG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 2 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 DZG was last recorded at 181,159 miles on 14 Nov 2023, 7,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 173,942 miles · 15 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,217 miles
- Average per year
- 9,637 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 181,159 miles
- 2022 – 173,942 miles
- 2021 – 165,990 miles
- 2020 – 156,786 miles
- 2019 – 139,683 miles
- 2018 – 125,792 miles
- 2017 – 113,182 miles
- 2016 – 99,576 miles
- 2015 – 91,949 miles
- 2014 – 83,296 miles
- 2013 – 74,429 miles
- 2012 – 66,435 miles
- 2011 – 54,984 miles
- 2010 – 45,932 miles
- 2009 – 42,971 miles
- 2008 – 31,559 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust mounting defective rear tail box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear axle damper bracket bushes split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,159 miles (+7,217)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 181,159 miles
- Test number
- 636917282428
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass173,942 miles (+120)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 173,942 miles
- Test number
- 436925025426
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail173,822 miles (+7,832)3 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,822 miles
- Test number
- 440149095606
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass165,990 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 165,990 miles
- Test number
- 928044188129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,980 miles (+9,194)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,980 miles
- Test number
- 642783988357
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass156,786 miles (+17,103)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 156,786 miles
- Test number
- 490570432800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,683 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 139,683 miles
- Test number
- 222001488654
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear tail box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear axle damper bracket bushes split
Fail139,683 miles (+13,891)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,683 miles
- Test number
- 663276099884
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear tail box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear axle damper bracket bushes split
Pass125,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 125,792 miles
- Test number
- 783283037777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,792 miles (+12,610)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,792 miles
- Test number
- 543716958079
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass113,182 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 113,182 miles
- Test number
- 863463290849
- Advisory1 of 2 rear exhaust box hangers broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Fail113,178 miles (+13,602)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,178 miles
- Test number
- 959947078659
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory1 of 2 rear exhaust box hangers broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass99,576 miles (+7,627)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 99,576 miles
- Test number
- 543048009663
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass91,949 miles (+8,653)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 91,949 miles
- Test number
- 396402715111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES NEAR WEAR BANDS
Pass83,296 miles (+8,867)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 83,296 miles
- Test number
- 357782604101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,429 miles (+7,994)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 74,429 miles
- Test number
- 299902203125
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass66,435 miles (+11,451)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 66,435 miles
- Test number
- 975615202157
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass54,984 miles (+9,052)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 54,984 miles
- Test number
- 918757661022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,932 miles (+2,961)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 45,932 miles
- Test number
- 154921170415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,971 miles (+11,412)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 42,971 miles
- Test number
- 423358749179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,559 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2009
- Odometer
- 31,559 miles
- Test number
- 832227528168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 DZG
- Does LS05 DZG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 DZG expired on 14 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 DZG?
- The MOT on LS05 DZG expired on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 DZG done?
- LS05 DZG was recorded at 181,159 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2023, an average of 9,637 miles a year.
- Has LS05 DZG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 DZG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS05 DZG 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 LS05 DZG find?
- LS05 DZG passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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