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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

LB52 VHNMOT history

LB52 VHN is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 11 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 105,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,580 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 VHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 VHN was last recorded at 105,580 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 7,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,433 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,147 miles
Average per year
4,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,580 miles
  • 2024 – 98,433 miles
  • 2023 – 90,709 miles
  • 2022 – 85,443 miles
  • 2021 – 81,322 miles
  • 2020 – 76,018 miles
  • 2019 – 68,507 miles
  • 2018 – 61,039 miles
  • 2017 – 49,686 miles
  • 2016 – 39,939 miles
  • 2015 – 38,140 miles
  • 2014 – 36,566 miles
  • 2013 – 35,068 miles
  • 2012 – 32,064 miles
  • 2011 – 30,709 miles
  • 2010 – 27,624 miles
  • 2009 – 24,908 miles
  • 2008 – 21,099 miles
  • 2007 – 17,467 miles
  • 2006 – 13,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,580 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,580 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,580 miles
    Test number
    276273551282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,433 miles (+7,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,433 miles
    Test number
    390020559722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass90,709 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,709 miles
    Test number
    982174058354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,443 miles (+4,121)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,443 miles
    Test number
    248864790112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,322 miles (+5,304)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,322 miles
    Test number
    883333028651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,018 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,018 miles
    Test number
    730394152723
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail76,009 miles (+7,502)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,009 miles
    Test number
    315813761210
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play whole arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,507 miles
    Test number
    135458149525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,501 miles (+7,462)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,501 miles
    Test number
    489251642810
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass61,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,039 miles
    Test number
    497753536391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail61,039 miles (+11,353)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,039 miles
    Test number
    346516985494
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass49,686 miles (+9,747)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,686 miles
    Test number
    675029024492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass39,939 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,939 miles
    Test number
    322005659949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,290 miles (+1,150)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,290 miles
    Test number
    218198922248
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have aged/cracked sidewalls

  15. Pass38,140 miles (+1,574)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,140 miles
    Test number
    297416935044
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack and perish

  16. Pass36,566 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,566 miles
    Test number
    185396834038
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack and perish
    • NoteSuspected diesel fuel leak

  17. Fail36,566 miles (+1,498)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,566 miles
    Test number
    215396734024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack and perish
    • NoteSuspected diesel fuel leak

  18. Pass35,068 miles (+3,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    35,068 miles
    Test number
    367988033003
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail32,064 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,064 miles
    Test number
    136248932071
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  20. Pass32,064 miles (+1,355)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,064 miles
    Test number
    248328232017
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  21. Pass30,709 miles (+3,085)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,709 miles
    Test number
    729899931070
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear discs rusty

  22. Pass27,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,624 miles
    Test number
    184781840065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,624 miles (+2,716)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,624 miles
    Test number
    234030240073
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  24. Pass24,908 miles (+3,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,908 miles
    Test number
    141893849029
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass21,099 miles (+3,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,099 miles
    Test number
    213067738072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass17,467 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    17,467 miles
    Test number
    182370647019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,932 miles
    Test number
    193090246404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail13,932 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,932 miles
    Test number
    691970246022
    • DangerousOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB52 VHN

Does LB52 VHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 VHN is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 VHN?
The MOT on LB52 VHN is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 VHN done?
LB52 VHN was recorded at 105,580 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,616 miles a year.
Has LB52 VHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 VHN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB52 VHN 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 VHN find?
LB52 VHN passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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