Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc
LS55 ZNLMOT history
LS55 ZNL is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 181,046 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 181,046 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,338 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 ZNL
- 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
- 14 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 ZNL was last recorded at 181,046 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 7,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 173,067 miles · 20 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,979 miles
- Average per year
- 8,338 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,046 miles
- 2025 – 173,067 miles
- 2024 – 170,665 miles
- 2023 – 170,661 miles
- 2022 – 166,735 miles
- 2021 – 160,590 miles
- 2020 – 154,756 miles
- 2019 – 152,706 miles
- 2018 – 138,366 miles
- 2016 – 128,052 miles
- 2015 – 117,484 miles
- 2014 – 107,827 miles
- 2013 – 98,328 miles
- 2012 – 87,170 miles
- 2011 – 73,952 miles
- 2010 – 61,072 miles
- 2009 – 51,154 miles
- 2008 – 38,028 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,046 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside park brake efficiency
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN AT REAR
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN AT REAR
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,046 miles (+7,979)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 181,046 miles
- Test number
- 967562772562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,067 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 173,067 miles
- Test number
- 917998948930
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside park brake efficiency
Fail173,066 miles (+2,401)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,066 miles
- Test number
- 878434446747
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside park brake efficiency
Pass170,665 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 170,665 miles
- Test number
- 276010119735
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail170,661 miles (+3,926)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,661 miles
- Test number
- 661511528304
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass166,735 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 166,735 miles
- Test number
- 881467482400
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail166,710 miles (+6,120)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,710 miles
- Test number
- 835347692089
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,590 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 160,590 miles
- Test number
- 516194758406
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive cleaned off no rfr [advise investigate further] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,590 miles (+5,834)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,590 miles
- Test number
- 395920230708
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive cleaned off no rfr [advise investigate further] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,756 miles (+2,050)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 154,756 miles
- Test number
- 609295689556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,706 miles (+6,689)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 152,706 miles
- Test number
- 376606948032
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass146,017 miles (+7,651)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 146,017 miles
- Test number
- 205297013285
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass138,366 miles (+174)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 138,366 miles
- Test number
- 943171032594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,192 miles (+10,140)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,192 miles
- Test number
- 559946559113
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass128,052 miles (+10,568)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 128,052 miles
- Test number
- 543305129293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,484 miles (+9,657)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 117,484 miles
- Test number
- 170417009627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,827 miles (+9,499)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 107,827 miles
- Test number
- 818383024351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass98,328 miles (+11,158)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 98,328 miles
- Test number
- 217788233328
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteINNER EDGE OF BOTH REAR TYRES-SHOWING WORN EDGE;
Pass87,170 miles (+13,218)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 87,170 miles
- Test number
- 758769442327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,952 miles (+12,880)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 73,952 miles
- Test number
- 838281941325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,072 miles (+9,918)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 61,072 miles
- Test number
- 734897420349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,154 miles (+13,126)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 51,154 miles
- Test number
- 494513549475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,028 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 38,028 miles
- Test number
- 532443538315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail38,028 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,028 miles
- Test number
- 582253238334
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS55 ZNL
- Does LS55 ZNL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 ZNL is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 ZNL?
- The MOT on LS55 ZNL is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 ZNL done?
- LS55 ZNL was recorded at 181,046 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 8,338 miles a year.
- Has LS55 ZNL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 ZNL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS55 ZNL 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 ZNL find?
- LS55 ZNL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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