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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,597 cc

LL52 FBDMOT history

LL52 FBD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

LL52 FBD black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2022
Mileage
109,418 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 FBD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 FBD was last recorded at 109,418 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 12,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,197 miles · 18 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
12,221 miles
Average per year
5,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 109,418 miles
  • 2020 – 97,197 miles
  • 2019 – 86,164 miles
  • 2018 – 80,265 miles
  • 2017 – 76,807 miles
  • 2016 – 75,784 miles
  • 2015 – 74,662 miles
  • 2014 – 72,383 miles
  • 2013 – 68,647 miles
  • 2012 – 64,770 miles
  • 2011 – 61,195 miles
  • 2010 – 57,176 miles
  • 2009 – 52,917 miles
  • 2008 – 47,184 miles
  • 2007 – 41,561 miles
  • 2006 – 36,352 miles
  • 2005 – 28,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,418 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,418 miles (+12,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,418 miles
    Test number
    888299930017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass97,197 miles (+11,033)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,197 miles
    Test number
    746032973245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass86,164 miles (+5,899)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,164 miles
    Test number
    432297981423
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,265 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,265 miles
    Test number
    519706011369
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from both engine rocker covers and oil filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail80,265 miles (+3,458)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,265 miles
    Test number
    159949788437
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from both engine rocker covers and oil filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass76,807 miles (+1,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,807 miles
    Test number
    910502470763
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  7. Pass75,784 miles (+1,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,784 miles
    Test number
    530542779857
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass74,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    453091983749
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  9. Fail74,662 miles (+2,279)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    252845777364
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass72,383 miles (+3,736)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,383 miles
    Test number
    608599334377
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust bracket broken

  11. Pass68,647 miles (+3,877)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,647 miles
    Test number
    445360633370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f fog lens broken-n/s tailpipe damaged-o/s exhaust bracket snapped off.

  12. Pass64,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,770 miles
    Test number
    556477322331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,770 miles (+3,575)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,770 miles
    Test number
    888987122324
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass61,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,195 miles
    Test number
    709980941357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,195 miles (+4,019)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,195 miles
    Test number
    407579731478
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust tail-pipe damaged,fouling heat shield.

  16. Pass57,176 miles (+4,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,176 miles
    Test number
    431361020321
    • 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)

  17. Pass52,917 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,917 miles
    Test number
    371532149366
    • NoteNearside tail pipe bent

  18. Fail52,917 miles (+5,733)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,917 miles
    Test number
    383062649373
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside tail pipe bent

  19. Pass47,184 miles (+5,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,184 miles
    Test number
    664558418386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,561 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,561 miles
    Test number
    293543927385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,352 miles
    Test number
    433114126375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,352 miles (+7,593)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,352 miles
    Test number
    472254726319
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass28,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    28,759 miles
    Test number
    683221345312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,759 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,759 miles
    Test number
    813791245356
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about LL52 FBD

Does LL52 FBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL52 FBD expired on 17 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL52 FBD?
The MOT on LL52 FBD expired on 17 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL52 FBD done?
LL52 FBD was recorded at 109,418 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 5,033 miles a year.
Has LL52 FBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 FBD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LL52 FBD 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 LL52 FBD find?
LL52 FBD passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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