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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 ZMUMOT history

LS55 ZMU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 184,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2024.

LS55 ZMU blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2025
Mileage
184,846 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ZMU was last recorded at 184,846 miles on 5 Jun 2024, 7,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,002 miles · 17 May 2023
Between the last two tests
7,844 miles
Average per year
7,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 184,846 miles
  • 2023 – 177,002 miles
  • 2020 – 175,116 miles
  • 2019 – 173,446 miles
  • 2018 – 154,271 miles
  • 2017 – 144,256 miles
  • 2016 – 139,862 miles
  • 2015 – 133,660 miles
  • 2014 – 127,135 miles
  • 2013 – 118,682 miles
  • 2012 – 110,360 miles
  • 2011 – 104,940 miles
  • 2010 – 89,070 miles
  • 2008 – 63,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,846 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,846 miles (+7,844)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    184,846 miles
    Test number
    980941989223
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass177,002 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    177,002 miles
    Test number
    212776579499
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail177,002 miles (+1,886)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,002 miles
    Test number
    948981460823
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass175,116 miles (+1,670)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,116 miles
    Test number
    238355335234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass173,446 miles (+8,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    173,446 miles
    Test number
    761092888216
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass165,009 miles (+10,738)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    165,009 miles
    Test number
    921430214264
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass154,271 miles (+10,015)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    154,271 miles
    Test number
    299997915057
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • 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)

  8. Pass144,256 miles (+14)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,256 miles
    Test number
    348170220508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail144,242 miles (+4,380)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,242 miles
    Test number
    798563184685
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass139,862 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    139,862 miles
    Test number
    587851308506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail139,791 miles (+6,131)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,791 miles
    Test number
    919962170974
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass133,660 miles (+6,525)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    133,660 miles
    Test number
    227881355096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,135 miles (+8,453)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    127,135 miles
    Test number
    646403874099
    • NoteNail in o/s/f tyre

  14. Pass118,682 miles (+8,322)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    118,682 miles
    Test number
    138003563003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,360 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    110,360 miles
    Test number
    275502272059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,940 miles (+15,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    104,940 miles
    Test number
    868786351011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass89,070 miles (+25,513)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,070 miles
    Test number
    220975560015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,557 miles
    Test number
    360616168359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 ZMU

Does LS55 ZMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 ZMU expired on 4 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZMU?
The MOT on LS55 ZMU expired on 4 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 ZMU done?
LS55 ZMU was recorded at 184,846 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2024, an average of 7,862 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZMU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZMU 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 LS55 ZMU find?
LS55 ZMU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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