Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc
LS09 ZDLMOT history
LS09 ZDL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 255,246 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 255,246 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 16,260 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS09 ZDL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 28 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS09 ZDL was last recorded at 255,246 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 15,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 240,175 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,071 miles
- Average per year
- 16,260 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 255,246 miles
- 2025 – 240,175 miles
- 2024 – 223,895 miles
- 2023 – 206,277 miles
- 2022 – 188,249 miles
- 2021 – 171,556 miles
- 2020 – 158,067 miles
- 2019 – 138,508 miles
- 2018 – 119,364 miles
- 2017 – 98,148 miles
- 2016 – 75,193 miles
- 2015 – 66,327 miles
- 2014 – 54,176 miles
- 2013 – 46,903 miles
- 2012 – 33,148 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass255,246 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 25 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass255,246 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 255,246 miles
- Test number
- 922293312526
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail255,246 miles (+15,071)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 255,246 miles
- Test number
- 376342438976
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass240,175 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 240,175 miles
- Test number
- 300971250193
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail240,164 miles (+16,269)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,164 miles
- Test number
- 526698009531
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass223,895 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 223,895 miles
- Test number
- 515939465740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail223,894 miles (+17,617)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,894 miles
- Test number
- 563036677775
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass206,277 miles (+18,028)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 206,277 miles
- Test number
- 170228041582
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass188,249 miles (+16,693)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 188,249 miles
- Test number
- 163896430477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,556 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 171,556 miles
- Test number
- 119342237121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,555 miles (+13,488)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,555 miles
- Test number
- 414748129644
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users above limits (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass158,067 miles (+19,559)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 158,067 miles
- Test number
- 707943771724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,508 miles (+19,144)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 138,508 miles
- Test number
- 949185203577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,364 miles (+21,216)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 119,364 miles
- Test number
- 365954163668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,148 miles (+22,955)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 98,148 miles
- Test number
- 239546056330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,193 miles (+8,866)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 75,193 miles
- Test number
- 755741323270
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shields,under-trays and engine covers fitted as standard
Pass66,327 miles (+12,151)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 66,327 miles
- Test number
- 186880205129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,176 miles (+7,273)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 54,176 miles
- Test number
- 337169794001
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass46,903 miles (+13,755)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 46,903 miles
- Test number
- 236421763101
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,148 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 33,148 miles
- Test number
- 387136642149
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS09 ZDL
- Does LS09 ZDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 ZDL is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS09 ZDL?
- The MOT on LS09 ZDL is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS09 ZDL done?
- LS09 ZDL was recorded at 255,246 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 16,260 miles a year.
- Has LS09 ZDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS09 ZDL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS09 ZDL 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 LS09 ZDL find?
- LS09 ZDL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside steering linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.
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