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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 3,226 cc

LS52 HCVMOT history

LS52 HCV is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 194,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

LS52 HCV blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
194,669 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 HCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,226 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 HCV was last recorded at 194,669 miles on 4 May 2023, 1,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,299 miles · 5 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,370 miles
Average per year
6,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 194,669 miles
  • 2022 – 193,299 miles
  • 2021 – 192,751 miles
  • 2020 – 188,552 miles
  • 2018 – 184,960 miles
  • 2017 – 176,189 miles
  • 2016 – 164,326 miles
  • 2015 – 152,841 miles
  • 2013 – 151,182 miles
  • 2012 – 146,708 miles
  • 2011 – 139,259 miles
  • 2010 – 130,678 miles
  • 2009 – 123,232 miles
  • 2008 – 115,338 miles
  • 2007 – 102,812 miles
  • 2006 – 81,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,669 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,669 miles (+1,370)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    194,669 miles
    Test number
    216807549475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass193,299 miles (+548)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    193,299 miles
    Test number
    241866738764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Spring Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Spring Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass192,751 miles (+4,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    192,751 miles
    Test number
    284525593308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass188,552 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    188,552 miles
    Test number
    231682888143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass184,960 miles (+8,771)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    184,960 miles
    Test number
    748598609512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass176,189 miles (+11,863)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    176,189 miles
    Test number
    490656994035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,326 miles (+11,485)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    164,326 miles
    Test number
    806554012283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,841 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    152,841 miles
    Test number
    935718145137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,182 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    151,182 miles
    Test number
    269039933363
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail151,169 miles (+4,461)3 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,169 miles
    Test number
    639862223368
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust in places
    • NoteDry suspension bush on nearside rear
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished & close to limits
    • NoteRear brake pipes & suspension pipes corroding
    • NoteRear coil springs corroding

  11. Pass146,708 miles5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    146,708 miles
    Test number
    667582912352
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-tray covered with oil and fuel damp but not found any leak at time of test.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blade slightly smear( deteriorated replace ASAP)

  12. Fail146,707 miles (+7,448)1 failure5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,707 miles
    Test number
    258072612379
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-tray covered with oil and fuel damp but not found any leak at time of test.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blade slightly smear( deteriorated replace ASAP)

  13. Fail139,259 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,259 miles
    Test number
    245480121379
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear brakr discs slight wear+croosion.

  14. Pass139,259 miles (+8,581)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    139,259 miles
    Test number
    857450321339
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear brakr discs slight wear+croosion.

  15. Pass130,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    130,678 miles
    Test number
    103467110391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail130,678 miles (+7,446)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,678 miles
    Test number
    790207510322
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass123,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    123,232 miles
    Test number
    994911329340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail123,232 miles (+7,894)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,232 miles
    Test number
    254420129397
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass115,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    115,338 miles
    Test number
    431194398264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail115,332 miles (+12,520)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,332 miles
    Test number
    382164598200
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass102,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    102,812 miles
    Test number
    250560417301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail102,812 miles (+21,250)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,812 miles
    Test number
    110959907379
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1-o/s/f tyre close to legal limit 2mm. 2-n/s/f fog lamp lens broken.

  23. Pass81,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    81,562 miles
    Test number
    470288016499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 HCV

Does LS52 HCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 HCV expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 HCV?
The MOT on LS52 HCV expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 HCV done?
LS52 HCV was recorded at 194,669 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 6,868 miles a year.
Has LS52 HCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 HCV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2013.
Has the mileage on LS52 HCV 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 HCV find?
LS52 HCV passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring pan; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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