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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

LM52 VLZMOT history

LM52 VLZ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

LM52 VLZ silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2024
Mileage
138,038 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VLZ was last recorded at 138,038 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 1,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,704 miles · 3 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,334 miles
Average per year
5,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,038 miles
  • 2022 – 136,704 miles
  • 2021 – 135,271 miles
  • 2020 – 134,041 miles
  • 2018 – 131,019 miles
  • 2017 – 124,982 miles
  • 2016 – 121,421 miles
  • 2015 – 116,886 miles
  • 2014 – 111,678 miles
  • 2013 – 106,773 miles
  • 2012 – 102,812 miles
  • 2011 – 95,986 miles
  • 2010 – 89,841 miles
  • 2009 – 83,125 miles
  • 2008 – 76,417 miles
  • 2007 – 65,579 miles
  • 2006 – 49,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,038 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.

  • Nearside Rear tyre wearing from inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front tyre wearing from inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,038 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,038 miles
    Test number
    676423404057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,704 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,704 miles
    Test number
    130692651038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,271 miles (+1,230)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,271 miles
    Test number
    101471074609
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,041 miles
    Test number
    420563244266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,041 miles (+3,022)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,041 miles
    Test number
    281850814162
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,019 miles (+6,037)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    131,019 miles
    Test number
    378597697533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,982 miles
    Test number
    518813093442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,982 miles (+3,561)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,982 miles
    Test number
    710148736311
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass121,421 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,421 miles
    Test number
    818473919781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing from inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing from inner edge

  10. Fail121,421 miles (+4,535)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,421 miles
    Test number
    533699293236
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing from inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing from inner edge

  11. Pass116,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    116,886 miles
    Test number
    177993955166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,886 miles (+5,208)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,886 miles
    Test number
    607776445110
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass111,678 miles (+4,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    111,678 miles
    Test number
    875369564049
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass106,773 miles (+3,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,773 miles
    Test number
    395806363052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass102,812 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,812 miles
    Test number
    369866062037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,805 miles (+6,819)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,805 miles
    Test number
    869261262026
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass95,986 miles (+6,145)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,986 miles
    Test number
    596690861015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,841 miles (+6,716)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,841 miles
    Test number
    590940960082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,125 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,125 miles
    Test number
    473274769036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,417 miles (+10,838)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    76,417 miles
    Test number
    132331318409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,579 miles (+16,062)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,579 miles
    Test number
    512408707073
    • NoteFront brakes getting low.
    • NotePlay in front wheel bearings.
    • NoteRear tyres getting low.

  22. Pass49,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    49,517 miles
    Test number
    831766006047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LM52 VLZ

Does LM52 VLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 VLZ expired on 21 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VLZ?
The MOT on LM52 VLZ expired on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 VLZ done?
LM52 VLZ was recorded at 138,038 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 5,168 miles a year.
Has LM52 VLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VLZ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LM52 VLZ 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 VLZ find?
LM52 VLZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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