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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

LS52 HKHMOT history

LS52 HKH is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LS52 HKH grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
136,818 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 HKH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 HKH was last recorded at 136,818 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 5,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,143 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,675 miles
Average per year
5,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,818 miles
  • 2024 – 131,143 miles
  • 2023 – 130,163 miles
  • 2022 – 129,818 miles
  • 2021 – 128,191 miles
  • 2020 – 127,800 miles
  • 2019 – 125,456 miles
  • 2018 – 121,214 miles
  • 2017 – 116,699 miles
  • 2016 – 110,408 miles
  • 2015 – 107,180 miles
  • 2014 – 102,979 miles
  • 2013 – 96,074 miles
  • 2012 – 90,245 miles
  • 2010 – 78,631 miles
  • 2009 – 66,121 miles
  • 2008 – 59,657 miles
  • 2007 – 51,838 miles
  • 2006 – 44,105 miles
  • 2005 – 33,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,818 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2010

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,818 miles (+5,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,818 miles
    Test number
    676683277800
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,143 miles (+980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,143 miles
    Test number
    385079771908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass130,163 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,163 miles
    Test number
    591504489191
    • AdvisoryHead light lenses getting misty need cleaning

  4. Pass129,818 miles (+1,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,818 miles
    Test number
    711517138446
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield at rear loose
    • AdvisoryHead lights misty need cleaning

  5. Pass128,191 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,191 miles
    Test number
    827388880129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,800 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,800 miles
    Test number
    176167677123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,456 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,456 miles
    Test number
    789222262044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,454 miles (+4,240)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,454 miles
    Test number
    886240125415
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,214 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,214 miles
    Test number
    271671758190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,699 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,699 miles
    Test number
    581560907049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,696 miles (+6,288)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,696 miles
    Test number
    114848772022
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav / phone holder in view (8.3.1b)

  12. Pass110,408 miles (+3,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,408 miles
    Test number
    415308017672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass107,180 miles (+4,201)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,180 miles
    Test number
    571796096695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,979 miles (+6,905)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,979 miles
    Test number
    469152264225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,074 miles (+5,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,074 miles
    Test number
    609180723217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail90,245 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,245 miles
    Test number
    595809282277
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass90,245 miles (+5,390)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,245 miles
    Test number
    768709382275
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass84,855 miles (+6,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    84,855 miles
    Test number
    269567732030
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass78,631 miles (+12,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    78,631 miles
    Test number
    934537800388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass66,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,121 miles
    Test number
    532312129305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,121 miles (+6,464)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,121 miles
    Test number
    661412329385
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass59,657 miles (+7,819)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,657 miles
    Test number
    922908108324
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteImbalance o9%
    • NoteLarge under trays
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on wear/limiters
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust bracket infront of rear box corroded and cracking
    • NoteSticker bottom of nearside windscreen

  23. Pass51,838 miles (+204)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    51,838 miles
    Test number
    471896507360
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres near to wear limiters 3mm
    • NoteRear number plate discolouring
    • NoteUnder trays

  24. Fail51,634 miles (+7,529)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,634 miles
    Test number
    463507197293
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres near to wear limiters 3mm
    • NoteRear number plate discolouring
    • NoteUnder trays

  25. Pass44,105 miles (+10,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,105 miles
    Test number
    831089216361
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass33,538 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    33,538 miles
    Test number
    374702215326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSrs system lamp intermitant ( vist workshops )

Questions about LS52 HKH

Does LS52 HKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 HKH is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 HKH?
The MOT on LS52 HKH is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 HKH done?
LS52 HKH was recorded at 136,818 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,150 miles a year.
Has LS52 HKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 HKH has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LS52 HKH 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 HKH find?
LS52 HKH passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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