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Silver · Diesel · 2005

LS55 ZMXMOT history

LS55 ZMX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

LS55 ZMX silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
148,814 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ZMX was last recorded at 148,814 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,813 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,814 miles
  • 2023 – 140,608 miles
  • 2022 – 133,953 miles
  • 2021 – 126,341 miles
  • 2020 – 121,842 miles
  • 2019 – 116,978 miles
  • 2018 – 111,094 miles
  • 2017 – 89,861 miles
  • 2016 – 85,287 miles
  • 2015 – 80,647 miles
  • 2013 – 74,019 miles
  • 2012 – 70,090 miles
  • 2011 – 65,412 miles
  • 2010 – 54,767 miles
  • 2008 – 39,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,814 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,814 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,814 miles
    Test number
    921254710481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail148,813 miles (+8,205)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,813 miles
    Test number
    684297685155
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass140,608 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,608 miles
    Test number
    879039184980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,607 miles (+6,654)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,607 miles
    Test number
    375780498418
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,953 miles (+7,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,953 miles
    Test number
    586895412479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass126,341 miles (+4,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,341 miles
    Test number
    383024607865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass121,842 miles (+4,864)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,842 miles
    Test number
    695455814041
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arms , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass116,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,978 miles
    Test number
    724177983325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  9. Fail116,976 miles (+5,882)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,976 miles
    Test number
    613607255746
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  10. Pass111,094 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,094 miles
    Test number
    467934179178
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail111,094 miles (+21,233)3 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,094 miles
    Test number
    262071185640
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass89,861 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,861 miles
    Test number
    545753140206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,287 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,287 miles
    Test number
    704686621215
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail85,287 miles (+4,640)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,287 miles
    Test number
    872211577376
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass80,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,647 miles
    Test number
    278623575102
    • 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)

  16. Fail80,647 miles (+6,628)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,647 miles
    Test number
    245231675472
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  17. Pass74,019 miles (+3,929)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,019 miles
    Test number
    159867063223
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass70,090 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,090 miles
    Test number
    965448872236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,412 miles (+10,645)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,412 miles
    Test number
    407603971209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,767 miles (+15,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,767 miles
    Test number
    311827180199
    • 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)

  21. Pass39,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,101 miles
    Test number
    542320238324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 ZMX

Does LS55 ZMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 ZMX expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZMX?
The MOT on LS55 ZMX expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 ZMX done?
LS55 ZMX was recorded at 148,814 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 6,949 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZMX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZMX 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 ZMX find?
LS55 ZMX passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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