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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

LS52 OMUMOT history

LS52 OMU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2024.

LS52 OMU silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2025
Mileage
75,117 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 OMU
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
16 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 OMU was last recorded at 75,117 miles on 22 Jul 2024, 7,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,467 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
7,650 miles
Average per year
2,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,117 miles
  • 2023 – 67,467 miles
  • 2022 – 65,304 miles
  • 2020 – 63,895 miles
  • 2018 – 61,931 miles
  • 2017 – 60,733 miles
  • 2016 – 57,210 miles
  • 2015 – 54,436 miles
  • 2014 – 52,632 miles
  • 2012 – 51,785 miles
  • 2011 – 51,283 miles
  • 2010 – 47,974 miles
  • 2009 – 40,647 miles
  • 2008 – 34,776 miles
  • 2007 – 27,194 miles
  • 2006 – 23,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,117 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake just ok
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (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.

  • Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,117 miles (+7,650)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,117 miles
    Test number
    769707680073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake just ok
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass67,467 miles (+2,163)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,467 miles
    Test number
    788937728735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass65,304 miles (+12)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,304 miles
    Test number
    216225809683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also delaminating (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs corroded/pitted on braking surfaces
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
  4. Fail65,292 miles (+1,397)2 dangerous5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,292 miles
    Test number
    312313631614
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability radius arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached radius arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective emergency/temporary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass excessively deteriorated (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also delaminating (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs corroded/pitted on braking surfaces
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
  5. Pass63,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,895 miles
    Test number
    309368240816
    • AdvisoryBattery light on indicating fault
  6. Fail63,895 miles (+1,964)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,895 miles
    Test number
    567083740578
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on indicating fault
  7. Pass61,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,931 miles
    Test number
    342146513979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,931 miles (+1,198)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,931 miles
    Test number
    983016306725
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  9. Pass60,733 miles (+3,523)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,733 miles
    Test number
    781027836879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
  10. Pass57,210 miles (+2,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,210 miles
    Test number
    993308204318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped/worn
  11. Pass54,436 miles (+1,804)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,436 miles
    Test number
    722448420456
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
  12. Pass52,632 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,632 miles
    Test number
    496387104486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,191 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,191 miles
    Test number
    569754734086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,188 miles (+403)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,188 miles
    Test number
    535431134007
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  15. Pass51,785 miles (+502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,785 miles
    Test number
    206014652378
    • NoteBRake wear indicator on..
  16. Pass51,283 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,283 miles
    Test number
    495889041387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,974 miles (+7,327)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,974 miles
    Test number
    624644350352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,647 miles
    Test number
    540351649379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail40,647 miles (+5,871)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,647 miles
    Test number
    952361749327
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass34,776 miles (+7,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,776 miles
    Test number
    614123158393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  21. Pass27,194 miles (+3,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,194 miles
    Test number
    880181857385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass23,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,550 miles
    Test number
    693937546389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 OMU

Does LS52 OMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 OMU expired on 21 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 OMU?
The MOT on LS52 OMU expired on 21 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 OMU done?
LS52 OMU was recorded at 75,117 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2024, an average of 2,929 miles a year.
Has LS52 OMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 OMU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 OMU 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 OMU find?
LS52 OMU passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear park brake just ok; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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