Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc
LS52 MKXMOT history
LS52 MKX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,243 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 115,243 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,083 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 MKX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 MKX was last recorded at 115,243 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,896 miles · 7 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,347 miles
- Average per year
- 4,083 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,243 miles
- 2025 – 113,896 miles
- 2024 – 112,162 miles
- 2023 – 107,062 miles
- 2022 – 103,223 miles
- 2021 – 99,819 miles
- 2020 – 97,836 miles
- 2019 – 95,994 miles
- 2018 – 93,793 miles
- 2017 – 91,899 miles
- 2016 – 88,932 miles
- 2015 – 85,220 miles
- 2014 – 81,910 miles
- 2013 – 79,016 miles
- 2012 – 74,073 miles
- 2011 – 67,812 miles
- 2010 – 61,456 miles
- 2009 – 54,468 miles
- 2008 – 49,085 miles
- 2007 – 42,651 miles
- 2005 – 30,960 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,243 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror deteriorated still has a clear rear view
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2018
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,243 miles (+1,347)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 115,243 miles
- Test number
- 148413216833
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror deteriorated still has a clear rear view
Pass113,896 miles (+1,734)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 113,896 miles
- Test number
- 165288760586
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror slightly deteriorated
Pass112,162 miles (+5,100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 112,162 miles
- Test number
- 540708388027
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass107,062 miles (+3,839)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 107,062 miles
- Test number
- 872120769552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,223 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 103,223 miles
- Test number
- 164876378996
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail103,223 miles (+3,404)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,223 miles
- Test number
- 373851544950
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses cracking and perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass99,819 miles (+1,983)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 99,819 miles
- Test number
- 598667907535
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass97,836 miles (+1,842)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 97,836 miles
- Test number
- 760144543774
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass95,994 miles (+2,201)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 95,994 miles
- Test number
- 101189541039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass93,793 miles (+1,894)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 93,793 miles
- Test number
- 876425505488
- 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)
Pass91,899 miles (+2,967)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 91,899 miles
- Test number
- 249605700539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,932 miles (+3,712)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 88,932 miles
- Test number
- 570309190952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,220 miles (+3,310)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 85,220 miles
- Test number
- 528080505113
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,910 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 81,910 miles
- Test number
- 366753494069
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail81,910 miles (+2,894)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,910 miles
- Test number
- 915187084081
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass79,016 miles (+4,943)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 79,016 miles
- Test number
- 135387983456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,073 miles (+6,261)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 74,073 miles
- Test number
- 668504072000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,812 miles (+6,356)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 67,812 miles
- Test number
- 176288241463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,456 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 61,456 miles
- Test number
- 391707350027
- 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)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Fail61,456 miles (+6,988)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,456 miles
- Test number
- 823207050030
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass54,468 miles (+5,383)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 54,468 miles
- Test number
- 723343729037
- NoteNsf torque arm joint cover split
- NoteOsf torque arm joint cover split
Pass49,085 miles (+6,434)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 49,085 miles
- Test number
- 323290848052
- 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)
Pass42,651 miles (+11,691)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 42,651 miles
- Test number
- 352008247096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,960 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 30,960 miles
- Test number
- 804218945322
- NoteAll four disc lipped
- NoteSlight lift both lower ball joints
Questions about LS52 MKX
- Does LS52 MKX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 MKX is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 MKX?
- The MOT on LS52 MKX is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS52 MKX done?
- LS52 MKX was recorded at 115,243 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,083 miles a year.
- Has LS52 MKX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 MKX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS52 MKX 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 MKX find?
- LS52 MKX passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front exhaust mounting defective; offside mirror deteriorated still has a clear rear view.
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