Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,226 cc
LM52 VJJMOT history
LM52 VJJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,662 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 163,662 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,388 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 VJJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,226 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 6 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 VJJ was last recorded at 163,662 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 8,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 154,934 miles · 27 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,728 miles
- Average per year
- 7,388 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 163,662 miles
- 2023 – 154,934 miles
- 2022 – 139,916 miles
- 2021 – 131,434 miles
- 2019 – 124,995 miles
- 2018 – 112,211 miles
- 2017 – 99,834 miles
- 2016 – 87,846 miles
- 2015 – 75,644 miles
- 2014 – 73,138 miles
- 2013 – 70,946 miles
- 2012 – 67,153 miles
- 2011 – 62,722 miles
- 2010 – 56,167 miles
- 2009 – 47,762 miles
- 2008 – 35,228 miles
- 2007 – 26,108 miles
- 2006 – 18,093 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,662 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,662 miles (+8,728)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 163,662 miles
- Test number
- 504131653822
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside
Pass154,934 miles (+80)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 154,934 miles
- Test number
- 101609094101
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPlastic sills fitted obscuring view
Fail154,854 miles (+14,938)2 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,854 miles
- Test number
- 401503970869
- DangerousNearside Rear 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))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPlastic sills fitted obscuring view
Pass139,916 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 139,916 miles
- Test number
- 308937121585
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished in tread wearing on inner edge
- AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings
- AdvisoryAll suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryRusty areas un floor pan
Fail139,910 miles (+8,476)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,910 miles
- Test number
- 746210989334
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no tell tell (4.5.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished in tread wearing on inner edge
- AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings
- AdvisoryAll suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryRusty areas un floor pan
Pass131,434 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 131,434 miles
- Test number
- 537116229152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail131,434 miles (+6,439)1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,434 miles
- Test number
- 483479668212
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass124,995 miles (+40)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 124,995 miles
- Test number
- 783173795604
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail124,955 miles (+12,744)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,955 miles
- Test number
- 539837856556
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass112,211 miles (+12,377)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 112,211 miles
- Test number
- 145065411414
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Wing mirror is slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass99,834 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 99,834 miles
- Test number
- 435323399731
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Fail99,830 miles (+11,984)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,830 miles
- Test number
- 134966864452
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass87,846 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 87,846 miles
- Test number
- 455437437848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,844 miles (+12,200)8 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,844 miles
- Test number
- 918369688518
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureHeadlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perrish
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass75,644 miles (+2,506)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 75,644 miles
- Test number
- 856063723602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,138 miles (+2,192)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 73,138 miles
- Test number
- 239608084482
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass70,946 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 70,946 miles
- Test number
- 145477603209
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteRear exhaust rusty
Fail70,935 miles (+3,782)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,935 miles
- Test number
- 369465503450
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteRear exhaust rusty
Pass67,153 miles (+4,431)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 67,153 miles
- Test number
- 789865492147
- NoteRear exhaust rusty
Pass62,722 miles (+6,555)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 62,722 miles
- Test number
- 927104391116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail56,167 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,167 miles
- Test number
- 552802160128
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass56,167 miles (+8,405)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 56,167 miles
- Test number
- 781832860115
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass47,762 miles (+12,534)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 47,762 miles
- Test number
- 591921149179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,228 miles (+9,120)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 35,228 miles
- Test number
- 763125568106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,108 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2008
- Odometer
- 26,108 miles
- Test number
- 220991957491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,108 miles (+8,015)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,108 miles
- Test number
- 281610957407
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass18,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 18,093 miles
- Test number
- 710677136062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 VJJ
- Does LM52 VJJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 VJJ expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 VJJ?
- The MOT on LM52 VJJ expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 VJJ done?
- LM52 VJJ was recorded at 163,662 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 7,388 miles a year.
- Has LM52 VJJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 VJJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM52 VJJ 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 VJJ find?
- LM52 VJJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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