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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,597 cc

LS52 BZJMOT history

LS52 BZJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 23 of 28 MOT tests, with 81,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LS52 BZJ silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,796 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
23 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 BZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 BZJ was last recorded at 81,796 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 3,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,634 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,162 miles
Average per year
3,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,796 miles
  • 2025 – 78,634 miles
  • 2024 – 75,386 miles
  • 2022 – 74,715 miles
  • 2021 – 72,924 miles
  • 2020 – 70,388 miles
  • 2019 – 69,264 miles
  • 2018 – 67,107 miles
  • 2017 – 63,237 miles
  • 2016 – 60,956 miles
  • 2015 – 58,472 miles
  • 2014 – 56,053 miles
  • 2013 – 53,297 miles
  • 2012 – 51,550 miles
  • 2011 – 44,661 miles
  • 2010 – 30,120 miles
  • 2009 – 27,337 miles
  • 2008 – 25,019 miles
  • 2007 – 19,405 miles
  • 2006 – 16,153 miles
  • 2005 – 12,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,796 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,796 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,796 miles
    Test number
    242978856221
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail81,796 miles (+3,162)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,796 miles
    Test number
    105702753635
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass78,634 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,634 miles
    Test number
    427457701199
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail78,634 miles (+3,248)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,634 miles
    Test number
    418694613703
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass75,386 miles (+671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,386 miles
    Test number
    485275144693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass74,715 miles (+1,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,715 miles
    Test number
    514071401560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass72,924 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,924 miles
    Test number
    637663105939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,388 miles (+1,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,388 miles
    Test number
    385985524991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

  9. Pass69,264 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,264 miles
    Test number
    495017244907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,107 miles (+3,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,107 miles
    Test number
    689309891197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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))

  11. Pass63,237 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,237 miles
    Test number
    266045910555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,956 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,956 miles
    Test number
    708510826722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,472 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,472 miles
    Test number
    878958239502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,053 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,053 miles
    Test number
    949282714327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,297 miles
    Test number
    229630423311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,291 miles (+1,741)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,291 miles
    Test number
    559050823384
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass51,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,550 miles
    Test number
    548502412377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail51,550 miles (+6,889)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,550 miles
    Test number
    569861412343
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass44,661 miles (+14,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,661 miles
    Test number
    998164601385
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass30,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,120 miles
    Test number
    712926290181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,120 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,120 miles
    Test number
    154475790103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,337 miles (+2,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,337 miles
    Test number
    642357029350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass25,019 miles (+1,277)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,019 miles
    Test number
    452080338476
    • NoteNail in O/S/R Tyre

  24. Pass23,742 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,742 miles
    Test number
    870242038206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,405 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,405 miles
    Test number
    333642737266
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Pass19,405 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,405 miles
    Test number
    374712537441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,153 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,153 miles
    Test number
    753680806393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    12,401 miles
    Test number
    982829575263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS52 BZJ

Does LS52 BZJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 BZJ is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 BZJ?
The MOT on LS52 BZJ is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 BZJ done?
LS52 BZJ was recorded at 81,796 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,384 miles a year.
Has LS52 BZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 BZJ has failed 5 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS52 BZJ 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 LS52 BZJ find?
LS52 BZJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear exhaust mounting defective, and 1 more.

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