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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 3,222 cc

LM52 HWPMOT history

LM52 HWP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 204,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
204,312 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 HWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 HWP was last recorded at 204,312 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,312 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,312 miles
  • 2024 – 203,755 miles
  • 2023 – 202,846 miles
  • 2022 – 201,577 miles
  • 2021 – 199,367 miles
  • 2020 – 192,716 miles
  • 2019 – 186,608 miles
  • 2018 – 180,846 miles
  • 2017 – 176,792 miles
  • 2016 – 171,500 miles
  • 2015 – 164,461 miles
  • 2014 – 156,975 miles
  • 2013 – 147,475 miles
  • 2012 – 132,829 miles
  • 2011 – 120,520 miles
  • 2010 – 106,959 miles
  • 2009 – 93,643 miles
  • 2008 – 79,537 miles
  • 2007 – 68,150 miles
  • 2006 – 52,700 miles
  • 2005 – 38,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,312 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill, covered by plastic (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,312 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    204,312 miles
    Test number
    617551626836
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill, covered by plastic (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail204,312 miles (+557)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,312 miles
    Test number
    368411972407
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill, covered by plastic (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass203,755 miles (+909)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    203,755 miles
    Test number
    103721651435
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill, covered by plastic (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill, covered by plastic (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass202,846 miles (+1,269)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    202,846 miles
    Test number
    814870555494
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass201,577 miles (+2,210)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    201,577 miles
    Test number
    824262870263
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass199,367 miles (+6,651)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    199,367 miles
    Test number
    714327515476
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass192,716 miles (+6,108)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    192,716 miles
    Test number
    119388410984
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass186,608 miles (+5,762)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    186,608 miles
    Test number
    477367474339
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body not fully secure Jacking Point (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body not fully secure Jacking Point (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass180,846 miles (+4,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    180,846 miles
    Test number
    582996619490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body not fully secure has corrosion near jacking point (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body not fully secure has corrosion near jacking point (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass176,792 miles (+5,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    176,792 miles
    Test number
    664108377963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass171,500 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    171,500 miles
    Test number
    446308306653
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail171,474 miles (+7,013)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,474 miles
    Test number
    767610274617
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass164,461 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    164,461 miles
    Test number
    769234809989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail164,460 miles (+7,485)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,460 miles
    Test number
    514656651829
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass156,975 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    156,975 miles
    Test number
    746211234329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail156,717 miles (+9,242)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,717 miles
    Test number
    418203724490
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass147,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    147,475 miles
    Test number
    115556033317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail147,475 miles (+14,646)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,475 miles
    Test number
    216854833365
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail132,829 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,829 miles
    Test number
    239089922352
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass132,829 miles (+12,309)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    132,829 miles
    Test number
    629059022313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass120,520 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    120,520 miles
    Test number
    977924941385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail120,273 miles (+13,314)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,273 miles
    Test number
    647056931377
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureStop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

  23. Pass106,959 miles (+13,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    106,959 miles
    Test number
    541757030370
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass93,643 miles (+14,106)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,643 miles
    Test number
    353362339326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,537 miles (+11,387)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    79,537 miles
    Test number
    430193628466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,150 miles (+15,450)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    68,150 miles
    Test number
    430062047491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,700 miles (+14,699)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    52,700 miles
    Test number
    654863636351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    38,001 miles
    Test number
    191343645301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 HWP

Does LM52 HWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 HWP is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 HWP?
The MOT on LM52 HWP is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 HWP done?
LM52 HWP was recorded at 204,312 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 8,309 miles a year.
Has LM52 HWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 HWP has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 HWP 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 HWP find?
LM52 HWP passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 1 more.

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