Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc
LM52 EKBMOT history
LM52 EKB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,152 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 135,152 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,765 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 EKB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 EKB was last recorded at 135,152 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 131,841 miles · 12 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,311 miles
- Average per year
- 5,765 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,152 miles
- 2024 – 131,841 miles
- 2023 – 128,165 miles
- 2022 – 124,401 miles
- 2021 – 120,679 miles
- 2020 – 114,691 miles
- 2019 – 101,955 miles
- 2018 – 93,125 miles
- 2017 – 85,842 miles
- 2016 – 79,731 miles
- 2015 – 73,766 miles
- 2014 – 68,832 miles
- 2013 – 64,510 miles
- 2012 – 60,456 miles
- 2011 – 56,448 miles
- 2010 – 51,455 miles
- 2009 – 47,160 miles
- 2008 – 40,416 miles
- 2007 – 32,509 miles
- 2006 – 25,734 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,152 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
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.
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,152 miles (+3,311)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 135,152 miles
- Test number
- 111244441718
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Pass131,841 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 131,841 miles
- Test number
- 619285600210
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (e))
Fail131,841 miles (+3,676)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,841 miles
- Test number
- 758875322654
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (e))
Pass128,165 miles (+3,764)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 128,165 miles
- Test number
- 895188942736
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass124,401 miles (+3,722)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 124,401 miles
- Test number
- 904718469420
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in screen
Pass120,679 miles (+5,988)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 120,679 miles
- Test number
- 333046011889
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,691 miles (+12,736)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 114,691 miles
- Test number
- 945836917273
- AdvisoryFront & rear brake pipes corroding
- AdvisoryOsf mirror deterioating
- AdvisorySlight play through steering & osf wheel bearing
Pass101,955 miles (+8,830)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 101,955 miles
- Test number
- 977242176544
- AdvisoryFront/rear brake pipes corroding
- AdvisorySlight leak on rear shock absorbers
- AdvisorySlight play nsf track rod end
- AdvisorySlight play on osf wheel bearing
Pass93,125 miles (+7,283)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 93,125 miles
- Test number
- 393561911116
- AdvisoryFront / rear brakes pipes corroding
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers damp
- AdvisorySlight play osf wheel bearing
- AdvisorySplit in nsf ball joint gaiter
Pass85,842 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 85,842 miles
- Test number
- 287469866716
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroding
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers slight misting
Fail85,842 miles (+6,111)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,842 miles
- Test number
- 899803238925
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroding
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers slight misting
Pass79,731 miles (+5,965)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 79,731 miles
- Test number
- 496479019270
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber slight misting of oil
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber slight misting of oil
Pass73,766 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 73,766 miles
- Test number
- 453836618606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,766 miles (+4,934)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,766 miles
- Test number
- 220440261269
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE CUT IN TREAD (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE CRACKS IN SIDEWALL
Pass68,832 miles (+4,322)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 68,832 miles
- Test number
- 616094344397
- NoteOsf brake pipe corroding
- NoteRear exhayst bracket broken
- NoteRear shock absorbers damp
- NoteSlight play through steering rack /coloumn
- NoteWear on front brake discs
Pass64,510 miles (+4,054)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 64,510 miles
- Test number
- 296506433370
- NoteFront number plate deterioating
- NoteRear exhaust bracket broken
- NoteRear shock absorbers damp
- NoteSlight play osf wheel bearing/steering rack ?
Pass60,456 miles (+4,008)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 60,456 miles
- Test number
- 979056342371
- NoteNsr tyre wearing low
- NoteOsr exhaust bracket broken
- NoteSlight play through steering coloumn
Pass56,448 miles (+4,993)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 56,448 miles
- Test number
- 486360841420
- NoteSlight play through steering coloumn,exhaust bracket broken
Pass51,455 miles (+4,295)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 51,455 miles
- Test number
- 443650540463
- NoteFront tyres wearing low on edges
Pass47,160 miles (+6,744)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 47,160 miles
- Test number
- 970291749381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,416 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 40,416 miles
- Test number
- 124525748316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,400 miles (+7,891)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,400 miles
- Test number
- 953014448394
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureUpper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Pass32,509 miles (+6,775)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 32,509 miles
- Test number
- 920237947357
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass25,734 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 25,734 miles
- Test number
- 200185046367
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about LM52 EKB
- Does LM52 EKB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 EKB is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 EKB?
- The MOT on LM52 EKB is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 EKB done?
- LM52 EKB was recorded at 135,152 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,765 miles a year.
- Has LM52 EKB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 EKB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM52 EKB 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 LM52 EKB find?
- LM52 EKB passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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