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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass73,012 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass65,580 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,580 miles
    Test number
    684882630214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pass27,328 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,328 miles
    Test number
    275369915465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. Pass16,614 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,614 miles
    Test number
    768647984078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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