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Mercedes-Benz 310

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,299 cc

L52 EOKMOT history

L52 EOK is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 310 first used on 1 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 297,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
297,085 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L52 EOK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
310
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L52 EOK was last recorded at 297,085 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
297,048 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
5,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 297,085 miles
  • 2025 – 297,048 miles
  • 2024 – 297,034 miles
  • 2022 – 293,337 miles
  • 2021 – 290,227 miles
  • 2020 – 286,592 miles
  • 2019 – 280,281 miles
  • 2018 – 272,977 miles
  • 2017 – 265,544 miles
  • 2016 – 257,405 miles
  • 2015 – 248,821 miles
  • 2014 – 241,440 miles
  • 2012 – 233,890 miles
  • 2011 – 225,707 miles
  • 2010 – 217,573 miles
  • 2009 – 210,657 miles
  • 2008 – 202,427 miles
  • 2007 – 194,139 miles
  • 2006 – 186,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass297,085 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
  • AdvisoryOverall surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass297,085 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    297,085 miles
    Test number
    328322295334
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryOverall surface corrosion to underside and suspension components
  2. Pass297,048 miles (+14)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    297,048 miles
    Test number
    554776087775
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass297,034 miles (+88)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    297,034 miles
    Test number
    156941347956
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail296,946 miles (+3,609)1 dangerous7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    296,946 miles
    Test number
    125672772009
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorObligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear both sides (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axel king pin slightly loose in axle beam
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (outside 30cm) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (outside 30cm) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass293,337 miles (+6)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    293,337 miles
    Test number
    751009889081
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in King Pin
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail293,331 miles (+3,104)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    293,331 miles
    Test number
    381531667361
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in king pin
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass290,227 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    290,227 miles
    Test number
    574936260787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in king pin
  8. Fail290,227 miles (+3,635)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,227 miles
    Test number
    356818635407
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in king pin
  9. Pass286,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    286,592 miles
    Test number
    808124589773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail286,592 miles (+6,311)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,592 miles
    Test number
    576002651093
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass280,281 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    280,281 miles
    Test number
    953464344497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant hose rubbing sharp edge
  12. Fail280,277 miles (+7,300)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,277 miles
    Test number
    390983475035
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant hose rubbing sharp edge
  13. Pass272,977 miles (+7,433)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    272,977 miles
    Test number
    496270156574
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear bumper/step corroded and holed
  14. Pass265,544 miles (+8,139)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    265,544 miles
    Test number
    238367554898
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear step corroded and holed
  15. Pass257,405 miles (+8,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    257,405 miles
    Test number
    395983730225
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass248,821 miles (+7,381)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    248,821 miles
    Test number
    578455525176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass241,440 miles (+7,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    241,440 miles
    Test number
    259648424176
    • NoteUnderneath of veichle has been undersealed
  18. Pass233,890 miles (+8,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    233,890 miles
    Test number
    346419042113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  19. Pass225,707 miles (+8,134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    225,707 miles
    Test number
    216768651132
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked
  20. Pass217,573 miles (+6,916)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    217,573 miles
    Test number
    653288750123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass210,657 miles (+8,230)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    210,657 miles
    Test number
    382436459109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside wing mirror cracked
  22. Pass202,427 miles (+8,288)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    202,427 miles
    Test number
    832481558105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass194,139 miles (+7,867)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    194,139 miles
    Test number
    200616157185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass186,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    186,272 miles
    Test number
    151923556137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail186,272 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,272 miles
    Test number
    873692456136
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L52 EOK

Does L52 EOK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L52 EOK is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L52 EOK?
The MOT on L52 EOK is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L52 EOK done?
L52 EOK was recorded at 297,085 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,513 miles a year.
Has L52 EOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L52 EOK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L52 EOK 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 L52 EOK find?
L52 EOK passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive small leak from engine; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; brake servo corroded, and 1 more.

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