
Mercedes-Benz 280
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,799 cc
LS09 ZDMMOT history
LS09 ZDM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 73,012 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 73,012 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,115 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS09 ZDM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 280
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS09 ZDM was last recorded at 73,012 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 7,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Oct 2020: 58,033 miles, lower than 58,996 miles on 3 Oct 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 65,580 miles · 9 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,432 miles
- Average per year
- 5,115 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 73,012 miles
- 2023 – 65,580 miles
- 2021 – 60,284 miles
- 2020 – 58,033 miles
- 2019 – 58,201 miles
- 2018 – 48,467 miles
- 2017 – 43,590 miles
- 2016 – 36,302 miles
- 2015 – 27,328 miles
- 2014 – 16,614 miles
- 2012 – 12,360 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Under trays fitted obscuring view of components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
16 tests since 4 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,012 miles (+7,432)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 73,012 miles
- Test number
- 182910101946
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass65,580 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 65,580 miles
- Test number
- 684882630214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,573 miles (+5,289)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,573 miles
- Test number
- 457231538877
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass60,284 miles (+2,251)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 60,284 miles
- Test number
- 495236684595
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass58,033 miles (-963)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 58,033 miles
- Test number
- 281489083959
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail58,996 miles (+795)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,996 miles
- Test number
- 263725781391
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass58,201 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 58,201 miles
- Test number
- 155488116214
- AdvisoryEngine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail58,201 miles (+9,734)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,201 miles
- Test number
- 945818691357
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside/Out (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass48,467 miles (+4,877)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 48,467 miles
- Test number
- 220913022852
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,590 miles (+7,288)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 43,590 miles
- Test number
- 459585069609
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring view of components
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of components
Pass36,302 miles (+8,974)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 36,302 miles
- Test number
- 156914459745
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake wear indicator light on
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of components
Pass27,328 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 27,328 miles
- Test number
- 275369915465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,327 miles (+44)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,327 miles
- Test number
- 246808115441
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail27,283 miles (+10,669)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,283 miles
- Test number
- 798101705187
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass16,614 miles (+4,254)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 16,614 miles
- Test number
- 768647984078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,360 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 12,360 miles
- Test number
- 108985492486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS09 ZDM
- Does LS09 ZDM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS09 ZDM expired on 11 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS09 ZDM?
- The MOT on LS09 ZDM expired on 11 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS09 ZDM done?
- LS09 ZDM was recorded at 73,012 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 5,115 miles a year.
- Has LS09 ZDM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS09 ZDM has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS09 ZDM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS09 ZDM find?
- LS09 ZDM passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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