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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

LM52 PFYMOT history

LM52 PFY is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

LM52 PFY blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2025
Mileage
180,923 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 PFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 PFY was last recorded at 180,923 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 16,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
164,814 miles · 7 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
16,109 miles
Average per year
6,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 180,923 miles
  • 2023 – 164,814 miles
  • 2022 – 150,469 miles
  • 2021 – 131,485 miles
  • 2020 – 127,542 miles
  • 2019 – 124,458 miles
  • 2018 – 118,998 miles
  • 2017 – 115,341 miles
  • 2016 – 112,894 miles
  • 2015 – 107,688 miles
  • 2014 – 104,849 miles
  • 2013 – 100,493 miles
  • 2012 – 96,684 miles
  • 2011 – 94,713 miles
  • 2010 – 89,611 miles
  • 2009 – 83,355 miles
  • 2008 – 77,311 miles
  • 2007 – 68,920 miles
  • 2006 – 55,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,923 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryAll4 brake pipes corroded!

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Covers under the car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,923 miles (+16,109)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    180,923 miles
    Test number
    474157224615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll4 brake pipes corroded!

  2. Pass164,814 miles (+14,345)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,814 miles
    Test number
    690523534571
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass150,469 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,469 miles
    Test number
    225396658383
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail150,469 miles (+18,984)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,469 miles
    Test number
    973091910186
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,485 miles (+3,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,485 miles
    Test number
    202821124550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,542 miles (+3,084)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,542 miles
    Test number
    889393897842
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge and cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing balding on inner edge and cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,458 miles (+5,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,458 miles
    Test number
    604330300182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad wearing low to worn disc

  8. Pass118,998 miles (+3,657)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,998 miles
    Test number
    634349718234
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (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))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to both outer sill panals and all floors

  9. Pass115,341 miles (+2,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,341 miles
    Test number
    168657940190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass112,894 miles (+5,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    112,894 miles
    Test number
    124064899306
    • AdvisoryCovers under the car

  11. Pass107,688 miles (+2,839)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,688 miles
    Test number
    618287623951
    • AdvisoryCovers under the car
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass104,849 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,849 miles
    Test number
    785409244209
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked in the tread
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail104,849 miles (+4,356)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,849 miles
    Test number
    325939444418
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked in the tread
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass100,493 miles (+3,809)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,493 miles
    Test number
    969213943260
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass96,684 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,684 miles
    Test number
    798244862204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,713 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,713 miles
    Test number
    808207161250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,611 miles (+6,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    89,611 miles
    Test number
    762755540270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass83,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,355 miles
    Test number
    563491259233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail83,355 miles (+6,044)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,355 miles
    Test number
    820311159286
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass77,311 miles (+8,391)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    77,311 miles
    Test number
    671640368225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,920 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,920 miles
    Test number
    382927947209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,013 miles (+9,543)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,013 miles
    Test number
    881499317048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,470 miles
    Test number
    760307906059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 PFY

Does LM52 PFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 PFY expired on 23 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 PFY?
The MOT on LM52 PFY expired on 23 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 PFY done?
LM52 PFY was recorded at 180,923 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 6,711 miles a year.
Has LM52 PFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 PFY has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 PFY 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 PFY find?
LM52 PFY passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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