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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

LB52 VGZMOT history

LB52 VGZ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
150,012 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 VGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 VGZ was last recorded at 150,012 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 5,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,411 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,601 miles
Average per year
5,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,012 miles
  • 2024 – 144,411 miles
  • 2023 – 142,075 miles
  • 2022 – 140,584 miles
  • 2021 – 138,339 miles
  • 2020 – 137,485 miles
  • 2019 – 135,975 miles
  • 2018 – 132,638 miles
  • 2017 – 127,335 miles
  • 2016 – 126,212 miles
  • 2015 – 125,083 miles
  • 2014 – 123,009 miles
  • 2013 – 122,194 miles
  • 2012 – 120,534 miles
  • 2011 – 115,641 miles
  • 2010 – 100,453 miles
  • 2009 – 85,995 miles
  • 2007 – 70,817 miles
  • 2006 – 59,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,012 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,012 miles (+5,601)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,012 miles
    Test number
    476311793294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,411 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,411 miles
    Test number
    891645671454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,075 miles (+1,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    142,075 miles
    Test number
    394855025566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  4. Pass140,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    140,584 miles
    Test number
    217577572339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,584 miles (+2,245)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,584 miles
    Test number
    628985200200
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,339 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,339 miles
    Test number
    301550446617
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail138,335 miles (+850)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,335 miles
    Test number
    415139842238
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,485 miles (+1,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,485 miles
    Test number
    488848147996
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass135,975 miles (+3,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,975 miles
    Test number
    763154931838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass132,638 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    132,638 miles
    Test number
    275525863829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,335 miles (+1,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,335 miles
    Test number
    646944136762
    • AdvisoryAll tyres showing signs of cracking on the walls.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass126,212 miles (+1,129)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    126,212 miles
    Test number
    930019292331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing on inner and outer side walls
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing on inner and outer side walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing on inner and outer side walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing on inner and outer side walls
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted

  13. Pass125,083 miles (+2,074)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    125,083 miles
    Test number
    276645105044
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass123,009 miles (+815)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    123,009 miles
    Test number
    169304714429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass122,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    122,194 miles
    Test number
    416084403093
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail122,194 miles (+1,660)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,194 miles
    Test number
    228644103006
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass120,534 miles (+4,893)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    120,534 miles
    Test number
    837079102069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,641 miles (+15,188)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    115,641 miles
    Test number
    118819711096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,453 miles (+14,458)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    100,453 miles
    Test number
    962885700049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount has a slight crack

  20. Pass85,995 miles (+15,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    85,995 miles
    Test number
    140841529008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass70,817 miles (+11,578)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    70,817 miles
    Test number
    811384937341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail59,239 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,239 miles
    Test number
    502972566316
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass59,239 miles (+11,658)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    59,239 miles
    Test number
    691782366301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,581 miles
    Test number
    940758616008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 VGZ

Does LB52 VGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 VGZ expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 VGZ?
The MOT on LB52 VGZ expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 VGZ done?
LB52 VGZ was recorded at 150,012 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 5,261 miles a year.
Has LB52 VGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 VGZ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 VGZ 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 LB52 VGZ find?
LB52 VGZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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