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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LS08 ZSLMOT history

LS08 ZSL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 192,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LS08 ZSL black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
192,784 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 ZSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 ZSL was last recorded at 192,784 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 9,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,567 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,217 miles
Average per year
11,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,784 miles
  • 2025 – 183,567 miles
  • 2024 – 172,556 miles
  • 2023 – 160,180 miles
  • 2021 – 144,163 miles
  • 2020 – 135,023 miles
  • 2019 – 122,022 miles
  • 2018 – 106,631 miles
  • 2017 – 93,477 miles
  • 2016 – 76,359 miles
  • 2015 – 60,050 miles
  • 2014 – 45,110 miles
  • 2013 – 32,266 miles
  • 2012 – 28,460 miles
  • 2011 – 24,031 miles
  • 2010 – 20,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,784 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from fuel injector seat, underbonnet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,784 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    192,784 miles
    Test number
    454186649292
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail192,784 miles (+9,217)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,784 miles
    Test number
    236846503296
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass183,567 miles (+11,011)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    183,567 miles
    Test number
    809961652770
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases - engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass172,556 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    172,556 miles
    Test number
    261940499789
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from fuel injector seat, underbonnet (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (3mm), wearing on inside edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (3mm), wearing on inside edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake effort low, both sides

  5. Fail172,556 miles (+12,376)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,556 miles
    Test number
    473948154186
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from fuel injector seat, underbonnet (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (3mm), wearing on inside edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (3mm), wearing on inside edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake effort low, both sides

  6. Pass160,180 miles (+16,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    160,180 miles
    Test number
    372753993930
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass144,163 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,163 miles
    Test number
    660273684730
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail144,163 miles (+9,140)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,163 miles
    Test number
    679480184171
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass135,023 miles (+13,001)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,023 miles
    Test number
    316714748216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,022 miles (+15,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,022 miles
    Test number
    912739799237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on end (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass106,631 miles (+13,154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,631 miles
    Test number
    878412208949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  12. Pass93,477 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,477 miles
    Test number
    500790469602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail93,419 miles (+17,060)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,419 miles
    Test number
    726091543951
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass76,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,359 miles
    Test number
    579408097119
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail76,359 miles (+16,309)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,359 miles
    Test number
    657255676878
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lowwer rear (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass60,050 miles (+14,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,050 miles
    Test number
    874127942633
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,110 miles (+12,844)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,110 miles
    Test number
    828120034200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,266 miles (+3,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,266 miles
    Test number
    365259013228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass28,460 miles (+4,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,460 miles
    Test number
    307201322264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass24,031 miles (+3,940)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,031 miles
    Test number
    928117821214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,091 miles
    Test number
    552253040268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 ZSL

Does LS08 ZSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 ZSL is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 ZSL?
The MOT on LS08 ZSL is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 ZSL done?
LS08 ZSL was recorded at 192,784 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 11,194 miles a year.
Has LS08 ZSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 ZSL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS08 ZSL 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 LS08 ZSL find?
LS08 ZSL passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside outer track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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