Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc
LF52 SPXMOT history
LF52 SPX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 95,757 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 95,757 mi
- At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,582 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 SPX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 16 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 SPX was last recorded at 95,757 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 2,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 93,283 miles · 25 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,474 miles
- Average per year
- 3,582 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 95,757 miles
- 2023 – 93,283 miles
- 2022 – 89,579 miles
- 2021 – 84,135 miles
- 2020 – 80,410 miles
- 2019 – 76,432 miles
- 2018 – 71,496 miles
- 2017 – 67,475 miles
- 2016 – 63,184 miles
- 2015 – 57,828 miles
- 2014 – 51,967 miles
- 2013 – 49,040 miles
- 2012 – 47,029 miles
- 2011 – 45,040 miles
- 2010 – 42,383 miles
- 2009 – 40,573 miles
- 2008 – 37,552 miles
- 2007 – 34,342 miles
- 2006 – 31,373 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,757 miles
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
31 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,757 miles (+2,474)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 95,757 miles
- Test number
- 752956741792
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass93,283 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 93,283 miles
- Test number
- 107387952149
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,283 miles (+3,704)2 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,283 miles
- Test number
- 405098613068
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,579 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 89,579 miles
- Test number
- 175330777431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,579 miles (+5,444)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,579 miles
- Test number
- 749841997961
- Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass84,135 miles (+3,725)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 84,135 miles
- Test number
- 689187285026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,410 miles (+3,978)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 80,410 miles
- Test number
- 710337161423
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass76,432 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 76,432 miles
- Test number
- 562973251239
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail76,432 miles (+4,936)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,432 miles
- Test number
- 406753047677
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass71,496 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 71,496 miles
- Test number
- 422056786628
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail71,495 miles (+4,020)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,495 miles
- Test number
- 347312942324
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass67,475 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 67,475 miles
- Test number
- 689867213547
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory Mirror Insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail67,473 miles (+4,289)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,473 miles
- Test number
- 324849007164
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory Mirror Insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass63,184 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 63,184 miles
- Test number
- 393823905367
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail63,184 miles (+5,356)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,184 miles
- Test number
- 340047084978
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass57,828 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 57,828 miles
- Test number
- 533260852488
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail57,826 miles (+5,859)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,826 miles
- Test number
- 880434946938
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass51,967 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 51,967 miles
- Test number
- 629111864242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,967 miles (+2,927)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,967 miles
- Test number
- 107691264288
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass49,040 miles (+2,011)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 49,040 miles
- Test number
- 629290363291
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass47,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 47,029 miles
- Test number
- 947252662296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,020 miles (+1,980)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,020 miles
- Test number
- 376532362209
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,040 miles (+2,657)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 45,040 miles
- Test number
- 157098541280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,383 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 42,383 miles
- Test number
- 132030550230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,383 miles (+1,810)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,383 miles
- Test number
- 233210450271
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass40,573 miles (+3,021)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 40,573 miles
- Test number
- 440869659232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,552 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 37,552 miles
- Test number
- 851082468277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,550 miles (+3,208)2 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,550 miles
- Test number
- 490261668284
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass34,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 34,342 miles
- Test number
- 280924057236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,342 miles (+2,969)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,342 miles
- Test number
- 833004057253
- Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass31,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 31,373 miles
- Test number
- 872478156279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 SPX
- Does LF52 SPX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 SPX expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 SPX?
- The MOT on LF52 SPX expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 SPX done?
- LF52 SPX was recorded at 95,757 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
- Has LF52 SPX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 SPX has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LF52 SPX 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 LF52 SPX find?
- LF52 SPX passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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