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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,397 cc

LM52 EPEMOT history

LM52 EPE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 8 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2022.

LM52 EPE black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2023
Mileage
85,279 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 EPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 EPE was last recorded at 85,279 miles on 17 Jun 2022, 3,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,953 miles · 21 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
3,326 miles
Average per year
4,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 85,279 miles
  • 2021 – 81,953 miles
  • 2019 – 71,828 miles
  • 2018 – 69,574 miles
  • 2017 – 65,056 miles
  • 2016 – 58,218 miles
  • 2015 – 50,575 miles
  • 2014 – 47,820 miles
  • 2013 – 45,880 miles
  • 2012 – 43,350 miles
  • 2011 – 41,267 miles
  • 2010 – 37,605 miles
  • 2009 – 34,522 miles
  • 2008 – 34,076 miles
  • 2007 – 24,581 miles
  • 2006 – 21,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,279 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Has a nail in it. (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,279 miles4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,279 miles
    Test number
    163288740973
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Has a nail in it. (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Fail85,279 miles (+3,326)3 major4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,279 miles
    Test number
    292733529671
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play in it. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play in it. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Has a nail in it. (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass81,953 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,953 miles
    Test number
    435442001999
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail81,951 miles (+10,123)4 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,951 miles
    Test number
    362352547191
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass71,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,828 miles
    Test number
    337001023593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,828 miles (+2,254)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,828 miles
    Test number
    730041156511
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  7. Pass69,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,574 miles
    Test number
    868480397799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,574 miles (+4,518)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,574 miles
    Test number
    153093966491
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  9. Pass65,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,056 miles
    Test number
    599961069156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,056 miles (+6,838)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,056 miles
    Test number
    751627567635
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
  11. Pass58,218 miles (+7,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,218 miles
    Test number
    364925074938
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass50,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,575 miles
    Test number
    346361765182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,575 miles (+2,755)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,575 miles
    Test number
    466571565133
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass47,820 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,820 miles
    Test number
    809079414301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,764 miles (+1,884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,764 miles
    Test number
    537867904384
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  16. Pass45,880 miles (+2,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,880 miles
    Test number
    628015703349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass43,350 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,350 miles
    Test number
    519087302331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,267 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,267 miles
    Test number
    705154401397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,605 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,605 miles
    Test number
    914622100379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,522 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,522 miles
    Test number
    680710609300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,076 miles (+9,495)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,076 miles
    Test number
    670346598293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,581 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,581 miles
    Test number
    413092307470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,480 miles
    Test number
    544760526319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 EPE

Does LM52 EPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 EPE expired on 20 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 EPE?
The MOT on LM52 EPE expired on 20 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 EPE done?
LM52 EPE was recorded at 85,279 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2022, an average of 4,094 miles a year.
Has LM52 EPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 EPE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 EPE 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 EPE find?
LM52 EPE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2022 with 4 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front tyre obviously under inflated has a nail in it.; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 11 more.

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