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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LM52 UTHMOT history

LM52 UTH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2024.

LM52 UTH silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2025
Mileage
140,875 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 UTH
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
14 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 UTH was last recorded at 140,875 miles on 17 Dec 2024, 17,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,254 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
17,621 miles
Average per year
5,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,875 miles
  • 2023 – 123,254 miles
  • 2022 – 120,082 miles
  • 2021 – 112,767 miles
  • 2020 – 102,850 miles
  • 2019 – 97,874 miles
  • 2018 – 93,514 miles
  • 2017 – 86,190 miles
  • 2016 – 77,657 miles
  • 2015 – 71,993 miles
  • 2014 – 66,452 miles
  • 2012 – 61,030 miles
  • 2011 – 59,826 miles
  • 2010 – 57,805 miles
  • 2009 – 54,732 miles
  • 2008 – 51,095 miles
  • 2007 – 47,467 miles
  • 2006 – 43,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,875 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,875 miles (+17,621)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,875 miles
    Test number
    358504494242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,254 miles (+3,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,254 miles
    Test number
    271042153766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to brake flexes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to brake flexes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass120,082 miles (+7,315)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,082 miles
    Test number
    701536652773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,767 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,767 miles
    Test number
    225652256294
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail112,767 miles (+9,917)3 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,767 miles
    Test number
    340939992000
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,850 miles (+4,976)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,850 miles
    Test number
    298595575043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,874 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,874 miles
    Test number
    967522383692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,514 miles (+7,324)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,514 miles
    Test number
    819269757774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,190 miles (+8,533)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,190 miles
    Test number
    518267230219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,657 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,657 miles
    Test number
    420021949494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,993 miles (+5,541)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,993 miles
    Test number
    175466185043
    • NoteOsr tyre sidewall cracked (no beading or cording showing)

  12. Pass66,452 miles (+5,422)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,452 miles
    Test number
    668184914074
    • NotePossible small fuel leak on n/s of engine

  13. Pass61,030 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,030 miles
    Test number
    956602892223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,826 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    516207791280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low on pressure

  15. Fail59,823 miles (+2,018)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,823 miles
    Test number
    435174491220
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low on pressure

  16. Pass57,805 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,805 miles
    Test number
    774260900368
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  17. Fail57,797 miles (+3,065)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,797 miles
    Test number
    211019790255
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  18. Pass54,732 miles (+3,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,732 miles
    Test number
    771142809395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass51,095 miles (+3,628)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,095 miles
    Test number
    180075308323
    • NoteIncorrect size tyres fitted to nearside rear and offside rear.

  20. Pass47,467 miles (+4,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,467 miles
    Test number
    604692707362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass43,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,037 miles
    Test number
    102721566237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,037 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,037 miles
    Test number
    123931166246
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM52 UTH

Does LM52 UTH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 UTH expired on 16 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 UTH?
The MOT on LM52 UTH expired on 16 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 UTH done?
LM52 UTH was recorded at 140,875 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2024, an average of 5,362 miles a year.
Has LM52 UTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 UTH has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 UTH 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 UTH find?
LM52 UTH passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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