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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,226 cc

LM52 FXKMOT history

LM52 FXK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 188,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2023.

LM52 FXK silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2024
Mileage
188,323 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 FXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,226 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 FXK was last recorded at 188,323 miles on 1 Aug 2023, 6,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2009: 10,246 miles, lower than 94,662 miles on 5 Feb 2008.

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
181,472 miles · 28 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
6,851 miles
Average per year
8,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 188,323 miles
  • 2022 – 181,472 miles
  • 2021 – 175,074 miles
  • 2020 – 163,561 miles
  • 2019 – 157,277 miles
  • 2018 – 150,064 miles
  • 2017 – 142,690 miles
  • 2016 – 132,688 miles
  • 2015 – 120,614 miles
  • 2014 – 120,347 miles
  • 2012 – 116,414 miles
  • 2011 – 111,553 miles
  • 2009 – 10,246 miles
  • 2008 – 94,662 miles
  • 2007 – 73,273 miles
  • 2006 – 37,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,323 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Underneath trays fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,323 miles (+6,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    188,323 miles
    Test number
    488537936922
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass181,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    181,472 miles
    Test number
    918757646290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail181,472 miles (+6,398)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,472 miles
    Test number
    924178651386
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass175,074 miles (+11,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    175,074 miles
    Test number
    685994452376
    • AdvisoryUnderneath trays fitted at time of test

  5. Pass163,561 miles (+6,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    163,561 miles
    Test number
    296819232318
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides wheel arch slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderneath trays fitted at time of test

  6. Pass157,277 miles (+7,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    157,277 miles
    Test number
    560032188010
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,064 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    150,064 miles
    Test number
    738769089562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail150,047 miles (+7,357)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,047 miles
    Test number
    411737285839
    • 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))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a damaged sidewall but not showing any cords
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass142,690 miles (+10,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    142,690 miles
    Test number
    543461888847
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass132,688 miles (+12,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    132,688 miles
    Test number
    965872559626
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake discs corroded and pitted
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass120,614 miles (+267)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    120,614 miles
    Test number
    848442065166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion around drain osr boot floor
    • NoteCorrosion nsr inner sill just infront of wheel
    • NoteFluid leak around engine undershield area
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield loose(about rear box)

  12. Pass120,347 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    120,347 miles
    Test number
    467588164119
    • NoteAdvise brake wear message on instrument cluster.
    • NoteAdvise front wiper blade smears.
    • NoteAdvise heat shield above rear exhaust box loose.
    • NoteAdvise rear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust box corroded.
    • NoteAdvise slight corrosion at right front spring top mount on body.
    • NoteAdvise left front fog lamp not working.

  13. Fail120,347 miles (+3,933)1 failure1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,347 miles
    Test number
    179808564134
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAdvise brake wear message on instrument cluster.
    • NoteAdvise front wiper blade smears.
    • NoteAdvise heat shield above rear exhaust box loose.
    • NoteAdvise rear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust box corroded.
    • NoteAdvise slight corrosion at right front spring top mount on body.
    • NoteAdvise left front fog lamp not working.

  14. Pass116,414 miles (+4,861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    116,414 miles
    Test number
    606357482296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  15. Pass111,553 miles (+101,307)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    111,553 miles
    Test number
    328494971261
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S /R BRAKE DISC OUTER SURFACE GETTING CORRODED

  16. Pass10,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    10,246 miles
    Test number
    952202999254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail10,246 miles (-84,416)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,246 miles
    Test number
    240610199240
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass94,662 miles (+21,389)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    94,662 miles
    Test number
    372076238060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,273 miles (+35,289)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    73,273 miles
    Test number
    613672137022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise osf fog lamp in need of attention !

  20. Pass37,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,984 miles
    Test number
    391179316035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 FXK

Does LM52 FXK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 FXK expired on 2 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 FXK?
The MOT on LM52 FXK expired on 2 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 FXK done?
LM52 FXK was recorded at 188,323 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023, an average of 8,576 miles a year.
Has LM52 FXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 FXK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 FXK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 FXK find?
LM52 FXK passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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