
Mercedes-Benz E
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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
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
Pass63,895 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 63,895 miles
- Test number
- 309368240816
- AdvisoryBattery light on indicating fault
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
Pass61,931 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 61,931 miles
- Test number
- 342146513979
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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
Pass52,632 miles (+441)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 52,632 miles
- Test number
- 496387104486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,191 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 52,191 miles
- Test number
- 569754734086
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass51,785 miles (+502)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 51,785 miles
- Test number
- 206014652378
- NoteBRake wear indicator on..
Pass51,283 miles (+3,309)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 51,283 miles
- Test number
- 495889041387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,974 miles (+7,327)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 47,974 miles
- Test number
- 624644350352
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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