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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,149 cc

LS08 ZTLMOT history

LS08 ZTL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 290,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2023.

LS08 ZTL black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2024
Mileage
290,406 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2023
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
19,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 ZTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 ZTL was last recorded at 290,406 miles on 20 Nov 2023, 20,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
269,732 miles · 26 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
20,674 miles
Average per year
19,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 290,406 miles
  • 2022 – 269,732 miles
  • 2021 – 259,675 miles
  • 2020 – 251,326 miles
  • 2019 – 241,720 miles
  • 2018 – 230,972 miles
  • 2017 – 216,023 miles
  • 2016 – 201,080 miles
  • 2015 – 188,121 miles
  • 2014 – 179,708 miles
  • 2013 – 160,529 miles
  • 2012 – 97,272 miles
  • 2011 – 37,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass290,406 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass290,406 miles (+20,674)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    290,406 miles
    Test number
    364435645367
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  2. Pass269,732 miles (+10,057)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    269,732 miles
    Test number
    895213258863
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted front to rear
  3. Pass259,675 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    259,675 miles
    Test number
    416387930348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
  4. Fail259,672 miles (+8,346)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,672 miles
    Test number
    415025577321
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
  5. Pass251,326 miles (+9,606)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    251,326 miles
    Test number
    227761773510
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass241,720 miles (+10,748)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    241,720 miles
    Test number
    579315184168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  7. Pass230,972 miles (+14,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    230,972 miles
    Test number
    911773533784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass216,023 miles (+14,943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    216,023 miles
    Test number
    762019306934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass201,080 miles (+12,959)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    201,080 miles
    Test number
    588889057633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm upper ball joint minor play
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass188,121 miles (+8,413)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    188,121 miles
    Test number
    219967375454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  11. Pass179,708 miles (+19,179)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    179,708 miles
    Test number
    108526334161
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass160,529 miles (+63,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    160,529 miles
    Test number
    885324933140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass97,272 miles (+59,401)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,272 miles
    Test number
    217355932135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,871 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,871 miles
    Test number
    286320341445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,246 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,246 miles
    Test number
    496899321195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,007 miles
    Test number
    539209151009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 ZTL

Does LS08 ZTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 ZTL expired on 19 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 ZTL?
The MOT on LS08 ZTL expired on 19 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 ZTL done?
LS08 ZTL was recorded at 290,406 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2023, an average of 19,991 miles a year.
Has LS08 ZTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 ZTL has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LS08 ZTL 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 ZTL find?
LS08 ZTL passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2023 with 7 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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