
Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc
LM52 FZEMOT history
LM52 FZE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 301,295 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 301,295 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 15,943 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 FZE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 13 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 FZE was last recorded at 301,295 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 25,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 275,540 miles · 28 May 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 25,755 miles
- Average per year
- 15,943 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 301,295 miles
- 2021 – 275,540 miles
- 2018 – 190,108 miles
- 2016 – 168,489 miles
- 2015 – 135,734 miles
- 2014 – 114,060 miles
- 2013 – 91,425 miles
- 2012 – 74,889 miles
- 2011 – 68,912 miles
- 2010 – 61,825 miles
- 2008 – 54,642 miles
- 2007 – 39,947 miles
- 2006 – 30,058 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass301,295 miles (+25,755)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 301,295 miles
- Test number
- 230757615891
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass275,540 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 275,540 miles
- Test number
- 333665311285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass371,579 km (+40,039)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 371,579 km
- Test number
- 265411033131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass331,540 km
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 331,540 km
- Test number
- 531057540707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,108 miles (+21,619)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 190,108 miles
- Test number
- 866488438355
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass168,489 miles (+9,188)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 168,489 miles
- Test number
- 531754539893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,301 miles (+23,567)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 159,301 miles
- Test number
- 131942295392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 135,734 miles
- Test number
- 458418805001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,734 miles (+21,674)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,734 miles
- Test number
- 126347605475
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- NoteCentre/Rear Exhaust Support Bracket Corroded/Broken
Pass114,060 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 114,060 miles
- Test number
- 247822404054
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail114,060 miles (+22,635)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,060 miles
- Test number
- 346372804058
- FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,425 miles (+16,536)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 91,425 miles
- Test number
- 158271613499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,889 miles (+5,977)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 74,889 miles
- Test number
- 227236812065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,912 miles (+7,087)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 68,912 miles
- Test number
- 505558111054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,825 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 61,825 miles
- Test number
- 901280920085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHorn requires attention
Fail61,825 miles (+7,183)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,825 miles
- Test number
- 632100420059
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHorn requires attention
Pass54,642 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 54,642 miles
- Test number
- 533974458336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,642 miles (+7,101)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,642 miles
- Test number
- 543213558383
- FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass47,541 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 47,541 miles
- Test number
- 143354818465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,539 miles (+7,592)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,539 miles
- Test number
- 120004118089
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass39,947 miles (+9,889)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 39,947 miles
- Test number
- 480946317020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,058 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 30,058 miles
- Test number
- 170811416089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,058 miles1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,058 miles
- Test number
- 144191316079
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LM52 FZE
- Does LM52 FZE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 FZE expired on 15 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 FZE?
- The MOT on LM52 FZE expired on 15 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 FZE done?
- LM52 FZE was recorded at 301,295 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 15,943 miles a year.
- Has LM52 FZE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 FZE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2015.
- Has the mileage on LM52 FZE 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 FZE find?
- LM52 FZE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.
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