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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

LD52 NDZMOT history

LD52 NDZ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 21 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 164,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
164,683 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 NDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 NDZ was last recorded at 164,683 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 4,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,554 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,129 miles
Average per year
6,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,683 miles
  • 2025 – 160,554 miles
  • 2024 – 146,959 miles
  • 2023 – 134,963 miles
  • 2022 – 122,631 miles
  • 2021 – 111,024 miles
  • 2020 – 97,634 miles
  • 2019 – 92,811 miles
  • 2018 – 89,042 miles
  • 2017 – 87,342 miles
  • 2016 – 86,844 miles
  • 2015 – 86,123 miles
  • 2014 – 84,165 miles
  • 2012 – 80,179 miles
  • 2011 – 73,953 miles
  • 2010 – 66,568 miles
  • 2009 – 58,976 miles
  • 2008 – 51,503 miles
  • 2007 – 44,489 miles
  • 2006 – 33,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,683 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both rear tyres are starting to wear on the edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,683 miles (+4,129)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    164,683 miles
    Test number
    516137780211
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass160,554 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    160,554 miles
    Test number
    141181839518
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail160,532 miles (+13,573)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,532 miles
    Test number
    231568696114
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass146,959 miles (+11,996)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,959 miles
    Test number
    492689033383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,963 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,963 miles
    Test number
    789972615701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,921 miles (+12,290)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,921 miles
    Test number
    644609918719
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass122,631 miles (+11,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,631 miles
    Test number
    953574711286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass111,024 miles (+13,390)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,024 miles
    Test number
    730682615877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,634 miles
    Test number
    546375462594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,634 miles (+4,823)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,634 miles
    Test number
    360857558766
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass92,811 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,811 miles
    Test number
    919075514285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,042 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,042 miles
    Test number
    212624989506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to wear on the edges

  13. Fail89,041 miles (+1,699)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,041 miles
    Test number
    726507308750
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to wear on the edges

  14. Pass87,342 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,342 miles
    Test number
    785516231592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,844 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,844 miles
    Test number
    985411143013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,123 miles
    Test number
    678095175051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,115 miles (+1,950)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,115 miles
    Test number
    918555375048
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail84,165 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,165 miles
    Test number
    246166914016
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner & outter edge
    • NoteExhaust hanger broken

  19. Pass84,165 miles (+3,986)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,165 miles
    Test number
    806026814078
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner & outter edge
    • NoteExhaust hanger broken

  20. Pass80,179 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,179 miles
    Test number
    648889172276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r brake pad pin not fully located
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust deteriorated

  21. Fail80,179 miles (+6,226)2 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,179 miles
    Test number
    567389072256
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r brake pad pin not fully located
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust deteriorated

  22. Pass73,953 miles (+7,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,953 miles
    Test number
    767714161284
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass66,568 miles (+7,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,568 miles
    Test number
    310490380460
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass58,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,976 miles
    Test number
    830030089230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,976 miles (+7,473)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,976 miles
    Test number
    350600089205
    • FailureNearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

  26. Fail51,503 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,503 miles
    Test number
    432419438279
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NotePas hose insecure n/s underneath [chassis attatchment]

  27. Pass51,503 miles (+7,014)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,503 miles
    Test number
    612069238283
    • NotePas hose insecure n/s underneath [chassis attatchment]

  28. Pass44,489 miles (+10,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,489 miles
    Test number
    674131087270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass33,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,749 miles
    Test number
    541905676212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 NDZ

Does LD52 NDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 NDZ is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD52 NDZ?
The MOT on LD52 NDZ is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 NDZ done?
LD52 NDZ was recorded at 164,683 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 6,737 miles a year.
Has LD52 NDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 NDZ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD52 NDZ 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 LD52 NDZ find?
LD52 NDZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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