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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LB52 WSZMOT history

LB52 WSZ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 249,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
249,021 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WSZ
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
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WSZ was last recorded at 249,021 miles on 27 Sept 2025, 2,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,038 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,983 miles
Average per year
8,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 249,021 miles
  • 2024 – 246,038 miles
  • 2023 – 241,187 miles
  • 2022 – 238,232 miles
  • 2021 – 237,260 miles
  • 2020 – 236,520 miles
  • 2019 – 235,549 miles
  • 2018 – 234,038 miles
  • 2017 – 232,441 miles
  • 2016 – 229,379 miles
  • 2015 – 226,079 miles
  • 2012 – 206,689 miles
  • 2011 – 178,685 miles
  • 2010 – 161,187 miles
  • 2009 – 145,895 miles
  • 2008 – 129,057 miles
  • 2007 – 100,666 miles
  • 2006 – 73,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,021 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,021 miles (+2,983)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    249,021 miles
    Test number
    877203356421
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass246,038 miles (+4,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    246,038 miles
    Test number
    725854683561
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass241,187 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    241,187 miles
    Test number
    850956473221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass238,232 miles (+972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    238,232 miles
    Test number
    200761488271
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass237,260 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    237,260 miles
    Test number
    602084312895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass236,520 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    236,520 miles
    Test number
    502315134631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail236,514 miles (+965)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,514 miles
    Test number
    305888830456
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass235,549 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    235,549 miles
    Test number
    173200444485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass234,038 miles (+1,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    234,038 miles
    Test number
    248926523858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass232,441 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    232,441 miles
    Test number
    746581849794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail232,431 miles (+3,052)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,431 miles
    Test number
    409783785584
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass229,379 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    229,379 miles
    Test number
    444474247952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass226,079 miles (+19,390)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    226,079 miles
    Test number
    677498980266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass206,689 miles (+28,004)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    206,689 miles
    Test number
    177661842459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass178,685 miles (+17,498)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    178,685 miles
    Test number
    645761441040
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear pads below 50% worn
    • NoteRear tyres on wear bars

  16. Pass161,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    161,187 miles
    Test number
    124384230012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail161,187 miles (+15,292)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,187 miles
    Test number
    601483730051
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass145,895 miles (+16,838)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    145,895 miles
    Test number
    220245039083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail129,057 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,057 miles
    Test number
    690442438093
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass129,057 miles (+28,391)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    129,057 miles
    Test number
    781302638051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass100,666 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    100,666 miles
    Test number
    294102317047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail100,665 miles (+27,655)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,665 miles
    Test number
    644140117091
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass73,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    73,010 miles
    Test number
    982029336071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 WSZ

Does LB52 WSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 WSZ is valid until 14 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WSZ?
The MOT on LB52 WSZ is valid until 14 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 WSZ done?
LB52 WSZ was recorded at 249,021 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2025, an average of 8,965 miles a year.
Has LB52 WSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WSZ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB52 WSZ 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 WSZ find?
LB52 WSZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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