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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

LC52 XUUMOT history

LC52 XUU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

LC52 XUU blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
168,617 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 XUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 XUU was last recorded at 168,617 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 2,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,202 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,415 miles
Average per year
5,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,617 miles
  • 2024 – 166,202 miles
  • 2023 – 163,426 miles
  • 2022 – 160,002 miles
  • 2021 – 151,995 miles
  • 2020 – 143,696 miles
  • 2019 – 134,499 miles
  • 2018 – 126,076 miles
  • 2017 – 122,147 miles
  • 2016 – 119,736 miles
  • 2015 – 116,737 miles
  • 2014 – 115,148 miles
  • 2013 – 111,703 miles
  • 2012 – 108,366 miles
  • 2010 – 104,178 miles
  • 2009 – 99,366 miles
  • 2008 – 95,150 miles
  • 2007 – 85,553 miles
  • 2006 – 74,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,617 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,617 miles (+2,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    168,617 miles
    Test number
    507257641492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass166,202 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    166,202 miles
    Test number
    757963444469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail166,106 miles (+2,680)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,106 miles
    Test number
    579914393440
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear reverse lamp inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass163,426 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    163,426 miles
    Test number
    318806631547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail163,422 miles (+3,420)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,422 miles
    Test number
    640572829214
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,002 miles (+8,007)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    160,002 miles
    Test number
    392270052080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,995 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    151,995 miles
    Test number
    395941155181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail151,986 miles (+8,290)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,986 miles
    Test number
    390392138653
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass143,696 miles (+9,197)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    143,696 miles
    Test number
    241793523101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,499 miles (+8,423)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,499 miles
    Test number
    333159735690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,076 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,076 miles
    Test number
    533727961377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail126,076 miles (+3,929)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,076 miles
    Test number
    725097176772
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass122,147 miles (+2,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,147 miles
    Test number
    924080695665
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing screen

  14. Pass119,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    119,736 miles
    Test number
    314677505073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,736 miles (+2,999)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,736 miles
    Test number
    422538727088
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass116,737 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,737 miles
    Test number
    947984305122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,735 miles (+1,587)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,735 miles
    Test number
    759950405156
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass115,148 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,148 miles
    Test number
    997516304145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,703 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,703 miles
    Test number
    945245763108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,366 miles
    Test number
    717897672198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail108,366 miles (+4,188)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,366 miles
    Test number
    108077772128
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Fail104,178 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,178 miles
    Test number
    420835760438
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront tyres worm inner edges

  23. Pass104,178 miles (+4,812)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    104,178 miles
    Test number
    702735160384
    • NoteFront tyres worm inner edges

  24. Pass99,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    99,366 miles
    Test number
    622054229341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail99,366 miles (+4,216)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,366 miles
    Test number
    154604529361
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass95,150 miles (+9,597)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    95,150 miles
    Test number
    663096328373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass85,553 miles (+11,061)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    85,553 miles
    Test number
    173680227334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass74,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    74,492 miles
    Test number
    634392526316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 XUU

Does LC52 XUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 XUU expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 XUU?
The MOT on LC52 XUU expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 XUU done?
LC52 XUU was recorded at 168,617 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 5,046 miles a year.
Has LC52 XUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 XUU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LC52 XUU 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 LC52 XUU find?
LC52 XUU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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