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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LS08 ZSOMOT history

LS08 ZSO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LS08 ZSO silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,278 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 ZSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 ZSO was last recorded at 121,278 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 4,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,779 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,499 miles
Average per year
5,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,278 miles
  • 2025 – 116,779 miles
  • 2023 – 109,840 miles
  • 2022 – 104,833 miles
  • 2021 – 100,642 miles
  • 2020 – 97,161 miles
  • 2019 – 92,152 miles
  • 2018 – 81,566 miles
  • 2016 – 72,082 miles
  • 2015 – 67,214 miles
  • 2013 – 54,779 miles
  • 2012 – 47,910 miles
  • 2011 – 41,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,278 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,278 miles (+4,499)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,278 miles
    Test number
    322039728402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass116,779 miles (+6,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,779 miles
    Test number
    417670932216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod end/arm
  3. Pass109,840 miles (+5,007)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,840 miles
    Test number
    415246020778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,833 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,833 miles
    Test number
    662544954821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,642 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,642 miles
    Test number
    403242480940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,161 miles (+5,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,161 miles
    Test number
    875203130300
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake appears to have been hot but not binding at time of test
  7. Pass92,152 miles (+4,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,152 miles
    Test number
    943822853547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass87,228 miles (+5,662)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,228 miles
    Test number
    864224070434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,566 miles (+9,484)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,566 miles
    Test number
    557139034326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,082 miles
    Test number
    256075716113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail72,082 miles (+4,868)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,082 miles
    Test number
    595773192123
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass67,214 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,214 miles
    Test number
    848477075099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,622 miles
    Test number
    108739205425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,622 miles (+7,843)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,622 miles
    Test number
    995499605080
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass54,779 miles (+6,869)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,779 miles
    Test number
    959667743325
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
  16. Pass47,910 miles (+6,325)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,910 miles
    Test number
    818757842325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass41,585 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,585 miles
    Test number
    438320851305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,554 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,554 miles
    Test number
    735802311035
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LS08 ZSO

Does LS08 ZSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 ZSO is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 ZSO?
The MOT on LS08 ZSO is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 ZSO done?
LS08 ZSO was recorded at 121,278 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,654 miles a year.
Has LS08 ZSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 ZSO has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on LS08 ZSO 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 ZSO find?
LS08 ZSO passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub, and 2 more.

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