Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc
LB52 FGCMOT history
LB52 FGC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,615 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 102,615 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 20 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,114 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 FGC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 FGC was last recorded at 102,615 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 1,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Apr 2015: 57,129 miles, lower than 67,557 miles on 22 Apr 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 101,475 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,140 miles
- Average per year
- 4,114 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 102,615 miles
- 2024 – 101,475 miles
- 2023 – 101,151 miles
- 2022 – 88,195 miles
- 2021 – 81,987 miles
- 2019 – 76,585 miles
- 2018 – 67,467 miles
- 2017 – 63,931 miles
- 2016 – 60,094 miles
- 2015 – 57,129 miles
- 2014 – 67,557 miles
- 2013 – 62,666 miles
- 2012 – 57,497 miles
- 2011 – 51,308 miles
- 2010 – 45,363 miles
- 2009 – 35,974 miles
- 2008 – 29,860 miles
- 2007 – 29,649 miles
- 2006 – 21,190 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,615 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2018
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,615 miles3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 102,615 miles
- Test number
- 722943639685
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail102,615 miles (+1,140)2 repaired3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,615 miles
- Test number
- 402307676072
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass101,475 miles (+324)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 101,475 miles
- Test number
- 969181971179
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,151 miles (+6,950)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 101,151 miles
- Test number
- 315537043436
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,201 miles (+6,006)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 94,201 miles
- Test number
- 494465465335
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass88,195 miles (+6,208)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 88,195 miles
- Test number
- 792786992595
- AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass81,987 miles (+5,402)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 81,987 miles
- Test number
- 958741116464
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,585 miles (+9,118)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 76,585 miles
- Test number
- 309801898183
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,467 miles (+3,536)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 67,467 miles
- Test number
- 235627842340
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)
Pass63,931 miles (+3,837)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 63,931 miles
- Test number
- 517930376245
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,094 miles (+2,965)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 60,094 miles
- Test number
- 252903343078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,129 miles (-10,428)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 57,129 miles
- Test number
- 867290515115
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,557 miles (+4,891)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 67,557 miles
- Test number
- 648572614180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,666 miles (+5,169)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 62,666 miles
- Test number
- 146304513111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,497 miles (+6,189)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 57,497 miles
- Test number
- 826934112190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,308 miles (+5,945)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 51,308 miles
- Test number
- 445366811110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,363 miles (+9,389)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 45,363 miles
- Test number
- 680867200108
- 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)
Pass35,974 miles (+6,114)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 35,974 miles
- Test number
- 743433099042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,860 miles (+211)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 29,860 miles
- Test number
- 302061598044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,649 miles (+8,459)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 29,649 miles
- Test number
- 352922617085
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass21,190 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 21,190 miles
- Test number
- 644074816037
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about LB52 FGC
- Does LB52 FGC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 FGC is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 FGC?
- The MOT on LB52 FGC is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB52 FGC done?
- LB52 FGC was recorded at 102,615 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,114 miles a year.
- Has LB52 FGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 FGC has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB52 FGC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB52 FGC find?
- LB52 FGC passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 6 more.
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