
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
Pass225,707 miles (+8,134)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 225,707 miles
- Test number
- 216768651132
- NoteNearside mirror cracked
Pass217,573 miles (+6,916)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 217,573 miles
- Test number
- 653288750123
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass202,427 miles (+8,288)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 202,427 miles
- Test number
- 832481558105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,139 miles (+7,867)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 194,139 miles
- Test number
- 200616157185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,272 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 186,272 miles
- Test number
- 151923556137
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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