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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LS55 ZTCMOT history

LS55 ZTC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

LS55 ZTC blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2026
Mileage
153,350 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZTC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ZTC was last recorded at 153,350 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 4,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,065 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,285 miles
Average per year
6,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,350 miles
  • 2023 – 145,285 miles
  • 2022 – 141,575 miles
  • 2021 – 139,593 miles
  • 2020 – 136,684 miles
  • 2019 – 128,304 miles
  • 2018 – 119,571 miles
  • 2016 – 110,835 miles
  • 2015 – 104,493 miles
  • 2014 – 94,490 miles
  • 2013 – 91,164 miles
  • 2012 – 86,465 miles
  • 2011 – 79,183 miles
  • 2010 – 70,630 miles
  • 2009 – 51,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,350 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated

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.

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective 2x rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under tray covers fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,350 miles (+4,285)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,350 miles
    Test number
    251348341643
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated

  2. Pass149,065 miles (+3,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,065 miles
    Test number
    563839613675
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by top arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,285 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,285 miles
    Test number
    197936355745
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail145,285 miles (+3,710)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,285 miles
    Test number
    374268309110
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass141,575 miles (+1,982)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,575 miles
    Test number
    745695285816
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass139,593 miles (+2,909)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,593 miles
    Test number
    276798143713
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 2x rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass136,684 miles (+8,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,684 miles
    Test number
    927097450638
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 2x rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass128,304 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,304 miles
    Test number
    845457799808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail128,278 miles (+8,707)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,278 miles
    Test number
    932937121221
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass119,571 miles (+8,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,571 miles
    Test number
    475345111557
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn uneven

  11. Pass110,835 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,835 miles
    Test number
    428956222060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Fail110,834 miles (+6,341)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,834 miles
    Test number
    326529212611
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Pass104,493 miles (+4,935)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,493 miles
    Test number
    811031327752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,558 miles (+5,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    99,558 miles
    Test number
    138558605038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass94,490 miles (+3,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,490 miles
    Test number
    459721314064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass91,164 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,164 miles
    Test number
    596731113013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,465 miles (+7,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    86,465 miles
    Test number
    919050712004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass79,183 miles (+8,553)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,183 miles
    Test number
    249423111074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,630 miles (+19,105)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,630 miles
    Test number
    631535010020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,525 miles
    Test number
    843062809019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 ZTC

Does LS55 ZTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 ZTC expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZTC?
The MOT on LS55 ZTC expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 ZTC done?
LS55 ZTC was recorded at 153,350 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 6,380 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZTC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZTC 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 ZTC find?
LS55 ZTC passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by top mounts; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting worn, and 1 more.

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