
Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc
LS08 ZTFMOT history
LS08 ZTF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 199,703 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 199,703 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 14,602 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS08 ZTF
- 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 expired on 15 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS08 ZTF was last recorded at 199,703 miles on 16 Feb 2022, 11,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 188,483 miles · 17 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 11,220 miles
- Average per year
- 14,602 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 199,703 miles
- 2021 – 188,483 miles
- 2020 – 171,984 miles
- 2019 – 160,364 miles
- 2018 – 146,015 miles
- 2017 – 108,336 miles
- 2016 – 97,300 miles
- 2015 – 95,689 miles
- 2014 – 78,340 miles
- 2013 – 74,323 miles
- 2012 – 59,555 miles
- 2011 – 40,305 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes rusty by flex hoses
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 19 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,703 miles (+11,220)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 199,703 miles
- Test number
- 714375791020
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes rusty by flex hoses
Pass188,483 miles (+16,499)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 188,483 miles
- Test number
- 530960570500
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass171,984 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 171,984 miles
- Test number
- 423967174742
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail171,984 miles (+4,039)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,984 miles
- Test number
- 783155582846
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass167,945 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 167,945 miles
- Test number
- 521405689334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCoolant header tank insecure
Fail167,945 miles (+7,581)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,945 miles
- Test number
- 265249855507
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCoolant header tank insecure
Pass160,364 miles (+8,040)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 160,364 miles
- Test number
- 312752368249
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,324 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 152,324 miles
- Test number
- 985280730086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,324 miles (+6,309)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,324 miles
- Test number
- 944217742398
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,015 miles (+5,176)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 146,015 miles
- Test number
- 885422486278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,839 miles (+32,503)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 140,839 miles
- Test number
- 454666207451
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass108,336 miles (+11,036)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 108,336 miles
- Test number
- 551215180972
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp bracket repaired.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre, outer sidewall perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside ,inner wheel arches and outer body sills.
Pass97,300 miles (+1,611)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 97,300 miles
- Test number
- 617344736557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,689 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 95,689 miles
- Test number
- 324781405484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,676 miles (+17,336)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,676 miles
- Test number
- 324656347257
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass78,340 miles (+4,017)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 78,340 miles
- Test number
- 468080974022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,323 miles (+14,768)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 74,323 miles
- Test number
- 795231283093
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass59,555 miles (+19,250)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 59,555 miles
- Test number
- 479003482063
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteRear discs worn
Pass40,305 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 40,305 miles
- Test number
- 477778271039
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWiper/ indicator stalk partially insecure
Questions about LS08 ZTF
- Does LS08 ZTF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS08 ZTF expired on 15 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS08 ZTF?
- The MOT on LS08 ZTF expired on 15 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS08 ZTF done?
- LS08 ZTF was recorded at 199,703 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2022, an average of 14,602 miles a year.
- Has LS08 ZTF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS08 ZTF has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS08 ZTF 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 ZTF find?
- LS08 ZTF passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); both rear brake pipes rusty by flex hoses.
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