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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

LX59 ZBWMOT history

LX59 ZBW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 5 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LX59 ZBW black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,462 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 ZBW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 ZBW was last recorded at 124,462 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 8,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2013: 75,317 miles, lower than 85,097 miles on 30 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,292 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,170 miles
Average per year
2,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,462 miles
  • 2025 – 116,292 miles
  • 2024 – 113,669 miles
  • 2023 – 112,070 miles
  • 2022 – 109,402 miles
  • 2021 – 106,634 miles
  • 2020 – 105,483 miles
  • 2019 – 104,008 miles
  • 2018 – 101,908 miles
  • 2017 – 101,024 miles
  • 2016 – 98,984 miles
  • 2015 – 97,584 miles
  • 2014 – 95,601 miles
  • 2013 – 75,317 miles
  • 2012 – 85,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,462 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,462 miles (+8,170)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,462 miles
    Test number
    383683047291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,292 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,292 miles
    Test number
    699830656437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,669 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,669 miles
    Test number
    820323820477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail113,667 miles (+1,597)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,667 miles
    Test number
    595919889092
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,070 miles (+2,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,070 miles
    Test number
    195080790537
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing edges.

  6. Pass109,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,402 miles
    Test number
    778885219058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,402 miles (+2,768)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,402 miles
    Test number
    478518960189
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,634 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,634 miles
    Test number
    516369085429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail106,634 miles (+1,151)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,634 miles
    Test number
    830465449012
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,483 miles (+1,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,483 miles
    Test number
    509259116714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn inner edge.

  11. Pass104,008 miles (+2,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,008 miles
    Test number
    962934511756
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre wearing inner edge.
    • AdvisorySlight wear n/s and o/s front bottom ball joints.

  12. Pass101,908 miles (+884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,908 miles
    Test number
    885393592457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass101,024 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,024 miles
    Test number
    970817405515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,984 miles (+1,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,984 miles
    Test number
    322643885267
    • AdvisorySlight pitting front brake discs inner face.

  15. Pass97,584 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,584 miles
    Test number
    967358625173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,601 miles (+20,284)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,601 miles
    Test number
    275797524477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,317 miles (-9,780)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,317 miles
    Test number
    428116233198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,097 miles
    Test number
    455873442220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 ZBW

Does LX59 ZBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 ZBW is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 ZBW?
The MOT on LX59 ZBW is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 ZBW done?
LX59 ZBW was recorded at 124,462 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,809 miles a year.
Has LX59 ZBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 ZBW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LX59 ZBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX59 ZBW find?
LX59 ZBW passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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