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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LM52 PJOMOT history

LM52 PJO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.

LM52 PJO silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
185,286 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 PJO
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
26 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 PJO was last recorded at 185,286 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 5,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,065 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,221 miles
Average per year
5,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,286 miles
  • 2023 – 180,065 miles
  • 2022 – 173,799 miles
  • 2021 – 167,558 miles
  • 2020 – 160,749 miles
  • 2019 – 153,701 miles
  • 2018 – 147,968 miles
  • 2017 – 140,041 miles
  • 2016 – 131,562 miles
  • 2015 – 121,470 miles
  • 2014 – 120,302 miles
  • 2013 – 116,841 miles
  • 2012 – 109,982 miles
  • 2011 – 105,228 miles
  • 2010 – 102,118 miles
  • 2009 – 95,460 miles
  • 2008 – 95,129 miles
  • 2007 – 89,763 miles
  • 2006 – 83,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,286 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,286 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    185,286 miles
    Test number
    941754237707
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail185,286 miles (+5,221)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,286 miles
    Test number
    371934749524
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass180,065 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    180,065 miles
    Test number
    656593664802
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail180,012 miles (+6,213)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,012 miles
    Test number
    278332580833
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass173,799 miles (+6,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    173,799 miles
    Test number
    576314239394
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Pass167,558 miles (+6,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    167,558 miles
    Test number
    439905343680
    • AdvisoryFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  7. Pass160,749 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    160,749 miles
    Test number
    614522165433
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail160,746 miles (+7,045)4 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,746 miles
    Test number
    691621732090
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass153,701 miles (+5,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,701 miles
    Test number
    173996595794
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass147,968 miles (+7,927)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    147,968 miles
    Test number
    209527956669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,041 miles (+8,479)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,041 miles
    Test number
    585663042830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,562 miles (+10,092)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    131,562 miles
    Test number
    581524400719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,470 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,470 miles
    Test number
    568187597581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,302 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    120,302 miles
    Test number
    749452324378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,841 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    116,841 miles
    Test number
    237689013302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,982 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    109,982 miles
    Test number
    555302812339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,228 miles
    Test number
    276600021369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,228 miles (+3,110)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,228 miles
    Test number
    816460121322
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  19. Pass102,118 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    102,118 miles
    Test number
    872790020373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,460 miles (+331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    95,460 miles
    Test number
    643162169202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  21. Pass95,129 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    95,129 miles
    Test number
    364408318205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,763 miles (+6,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    89,763 miles
    Test number
    944631507281
    • 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)
  23. Pass83,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    83,501 miles
    Test number
    954984326035
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM52 PJO

Does LM52 PJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 PJO expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 PJO?
The MOT on LM52 PJO expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 PJO done?
LM52 PJO was recorded at 185,286 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 5,385 miles a year.
Has LM52 PJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 PJO has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 PJO 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 PJO find?
LM52 PJO passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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