Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc
LM52 VLFMOT history
LM52 VLF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,143 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 103,143 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 19 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,973 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 VLF
- 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
- 17 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 VLF was last recorded at 103,143 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 4,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,753 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,390 miles
- Average per year
- 3,973 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,143 miles
- 2025 – 98,753 miles
- 2024 – 94,175 miles
- 2023 – 89,812 miles
- 2022 – 80,303 miles
- 2020 – 79,529 miles
- 2018 – 72,817 miles
- 2017 – 67,386 miles
- 2016 – 63,166 miles
- 2015 – 58,056 miles
- 2014 – 56,353 miles
- 2013 – 53,967 miles
- 2012 – 50,772 miles
- 2011 – 47,147 miles
- 2010 – 43,577 miles
- 2009 – 40,324 miles
- 2008 – 36,098 miles
- 2007 – 32,211 miles
- 2006 – 26,451 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,143 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,143 miles (+4,390)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 103,143 miles
- Test number
- 677887953840
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,753 miles (+4,578)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 98,753 miles
- Test number
- 438396247190
- MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,175 miles (+4,363)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 94,175 miles
- Test number
- 876790796830
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,812 miles (+9,509)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 89,812 miles
- Test number
- 922355835695
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,303 miles (+774)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 80,303 miles
- Test number
- 383175845710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,529 miles (+6,712)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 79,529 miles
- Test number
- 490986827467
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,817 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 72,817 miles
- Test number
- 378188977208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail72,817 miles (+5,431)2 major2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,817 miles
- Test number
- 684978965442
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,386 miles (+4,220)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 67,386 miles
- Test number
- 312743568681
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass63,166 miles (+5,110)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 63,166 miles
- Test number
- 742784016537
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass58,056 miles (+1,703)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 58,056 miles
- Test number
- 759800155385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,353 miles (+2,386)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 56,353 miles
- Test number
- 725439644389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,967 miles (+3,195)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 53,967 miles
- Test number
- 767092353390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,772 miles (+3,625)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 50,772 miles
- Test number
- 257438042306
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,147 miles (+3,570)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 47,147 miles
- Test number
- 766569141393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,577 miles (+3,253)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 43,577 miles
- Test number
- 432470450470
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,324 miles (+4,226)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 40,324 miles
- Test number
- 724780759364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,098 miles (+3,887)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 36,098 miles
- Test number
- 344231258338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,211 miles (+5,760)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 32,211 miles
- Test number
- 310598347318
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,451 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 26,451 miles
- Test number
- 374562556395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 VLF
- Does LM52 VLF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 VLF is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 VLF?
- The MOT on LM52 VLF is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 VLF done?
- LM52 VLF was recorded at 103,143 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 3,973 miles a year.
- Has LM52 VLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 VLF has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2018.
- Has the mileage on LM52 VLF 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 VLF find?
- LM52 VLF passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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