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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 ZMVMOT history

LS55 ZMV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 181,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

LS55 ZMV silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2024
Mileage
181,967 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 ZMV was last recorded at 181,967 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 3,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,310 miles · 31 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,657 miles
Average per year
9,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,967 miles
  • 2023 – 178,310 miles
  • 2022 – 172,818 miles
  • 2021 – 169,865 miles
  • 2020 – 167,833 miles
  • 2019 – 158,842 miles
  • 2018 – 150,251 miles
  • 2016 – 141,682 miles
  • 2015 – 134,383 miles
  • 2014 – 126,596 miles
  • 2012 – 96,160 miles
  • 2011 – 77,488 miles
  • 2010 – 60,999 miles
  • 2009 – 44,749 miles
  • 2008 – 32,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail181,967 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension unit leaking airbag (5.3.5 (c))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays fittedRecorded at 12 MOTs since 2016

What MOT failures 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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail181,967 miles (+3,657)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,967 miles
    Test number
    986951665399
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension unit leaking airbag (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  2. Pass178,310 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    178,310 miles
    Test number
    803987896637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  3. Fail178,309 miles (+5,491)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,309 miles
    Test number
    306442454712
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  4. Pass172,818 miles (+2,953)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    172,818 miles
    Test number
    743737331004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  5. Pass169,865 miles (+2,032)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    169,865 miles
    Test number
    212080636237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  6. Pass167,833 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    167,833 miles
    Test number
    721743507608
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  7. Fail167,833 miles (+8,991)1 major2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,833 miles
    Test number
    980813038657
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  8. Pass158,842 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    158,842 miles
    Test number
    309967992509
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  9. Fail158,842 miles (+8,591)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,842 miles
    Test number
    660328075348
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  10. Pass150,251 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    150,251 miles
    Test number
    972100977435
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  11. Fail150,251 miles (+8,569)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,251 miles
    Test number
    416289137535
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  12. Pass141,682 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    141,682 miles
    Test number
    842849703977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  13. Fail141,682 miles (+7,299)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,682 miles
    Test number
    386846711439
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  14. Pass134,383 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    134,383 miles
    Test number
    323273331485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPre heat light on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail134,383 miles (+7,787)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,383 miles
    Test number
    339354762523
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPre heat light on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass126,596 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    126,596 miles
    Test number
    827277654329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail126,596 miles (+12,822)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,596 miles
    Test number
    787046554316
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass113,774 miles (+17,614)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    113,774 miles
    Test number
    186382404077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

  19. Pass96,160 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,160 miles
    Test number
    949331242388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront pads low.

  20. Fail96,160 miles (+18,672)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,160 miles
    Test number
    205411442320
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront pads low.

  21. Pass77,488 miles (+16,489)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    77,488 miles
    Test number
    206213641322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,999 miles (+16,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,999 miles
    Test number
    602133040335
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,749 miles
    Test number
    544390729359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,747 miles (+11,869)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,747 miles
    Test number
    674240629369
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass32,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,878 miles
    Test number
    731961838350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 ZMV

Does LS55 ZMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 ZMV expired on 30 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZMV?
The MOT on LS55 ZMV expired on 30 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 ZMV done?
LS55 ZMV was recorded at 181,967 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 9,835 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZMV has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZMV 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 ZMV find?
LS55 ZMV failed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with 2 major defects and 9 advisories: offside rear suspension unit leaking airbag; rear exhaust system insecure; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, and 8 more.

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