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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,685 cc

LF52 HTTMOT history

LF52 HTT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 197,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2024.

LF52 HTT silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2025
Mileage
197,739 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 HTT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 HTT was last recorded at 197,739 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2008: 11,184 miles, lower than 91,282 miles on 11 Sept 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
197,735 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 197,739 miles
  • 2023 – 194,122 miles
  • 2022 – 189,172 miles
  • 2021 – 185,587 miles
  • 2020 – 181,895 miles
  • 2019 – 176,697 miles
  • 2018 – 172,637 miles
  • 2017 – 171,729 miles
  • 2016 – 170,306 miles
  • 2015 – 166,848 miles
  • 2014 – 160,472 miles
  • 2013 – 149,313 miles
  • 2012 – 143,665 miles
  • 2011 – 134,689 miles
  • 2010 – 117,095 miles
  • 2008 – 11,184 miles
  • 2007 – 91,282 miles
  • 2006 – 70,501 miles
  • 2005 – 46,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,739 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,739 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    197,739 miles
    Test number
    475617070014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail197,735 miles (+3,613)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,735 miles
    Test number
    130503983558
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass194,122 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    194,122 miles
    Test number
    675857757551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass189,172 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    189,172 miles
    Test number
    548160088747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass185,587 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    185,587 miles
    Test number
    181551515576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail185,587 miles (+3,692)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,587 miles
    Test number
    147040140797
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Pressed in the hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass181,895 miles (+5,198)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    181,895 miles
    Test number
    849373157267
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger corroded x3
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light on

  8. Pass176,697 miles (+4,060)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    176,697 miles
    Test number
    987505907639
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass172,637 miles (+908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    172,637 miles
    Test number
    963555959495
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are ageing. 225/55R16

  10. Pass171,729 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    171,729 miles
    Test number
    918943147536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass170,306 miles (+3,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    170,306 miles
    Test number
    459026617615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryGlow plugs light on

  12. Pass166,848 miles (+6,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    166,848 miles
    Test number
    927648975036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass160,472 miles (+11,159)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    160,472 miles
    Test number
    777547274097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass149,313 miles (+5,648)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    149,313 miles
    Test number
    365349473037
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass143,665 miles (+8,976)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    143,665 miles
    Test number
    448874772098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCOVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE UNABLE TO CARRY OUT A FULL INSPECTION
    • NoteVERY SLIGHT JUDDER FROM FRONT AND REAR SERVICE BRAKES WHEN ROLLING ROAD BRAKE TEST CARRIED OUT

  16. Pass134,689 miles (+17,594)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    134,689 miles
    Test number
    128485021005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    117,095 miles
    Test number
    480936040060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Fail117,095 miles (+105,911)6 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,095 miles
    Test number
    764426440069
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass11,184 miles (-80,098)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,184 miles
    Test number
    271727768223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,282 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,282 miles
    Test number
    282054157202
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass91,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    91,282 miles
    Test number
    881874657200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,282 miles (+20,781)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    91,282 miles
    Test number
    540773957296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,501 miles (+23,694)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,501 miles
    Test number
    622264236296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    46,807 miles
    Test number
    341998355401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 HTT

Does LF52 HTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 HTT expired on 14 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 HTT?
The MOT on LF52 HTT expired on 14 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 HTT done?
LF52 HTT was recorded at 197,739 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 8,123 miles a year.
Has LF52 HTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 HTT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 HTT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 HTT find?
LF52 HTT passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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