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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 3,222 cc

LS52 TVPMOT history

LS52 TVP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 190,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LS52 TVP silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
190,978 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 TVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 TVP was last recorded at 190,978 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,978 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,978 miles
  • 2024 – 187,452 miles
  • 2023 – 183,825 miles
  • 2022 – 180,758 miles
  • 2021 – 176,884 miles
  • 2020 – 173,850 miles
  • 2019 – 171,025 miles
  • 2018 – 164,943 miles
  • 2017 – 155,253 miles
  • 2016 – 144,473 miles
  • 2015 – 132,267 miles
  • 2014 – 121,862 miles
  • 2013 – 109,303 miles
  • 2012 – 98,467 miles
  • 2011 – 84,041 miles
  • 2010 – 73,889 miles
  • 2009 – 62,031 miles
  • 2008 – 49,416 miles
  • 2007 – 39,168 miles
  • 2006 – 31,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,978 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From top of engine . (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides . (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear most ball joint . (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,978 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    190,978 miles
    Test number
    701212441509
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From top of engine . (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides . (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear most ball joint . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail190,978 miles (+3,526)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,978 miles
    Test number
    991573968650
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper suspension mount area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From top of engine . (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides . (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear most ball joint . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass187,452 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    187,452 miles
    Test number
    977926961361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail187,452 miles (+3,627)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,452 miles
    Test number
    970611030320
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass183,825 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    183,825 miles
    Test number
    539915403287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail183,825 miles (+3,067)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,825 miles
    Test number
    741810394243
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass180,758 miles (+3,874)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    180,758 miles
    Test number
    692339862699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass176,884 miles (+3,034)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    176,884 miles
    Test number
    694694772167
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass173,850 miles (+2,825)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    173,850 miles
    Test number
    802568488184
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass171,025 miles (+6,082)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    171,025 miles
    Test number
    442443625196
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass164,943 miles (+9,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    164,943 miles
    Test number
    723593232293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front braking back cover insecure not likely to become detached

  12. Pass155,253 miles (+10,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    155,253 miles
    Test number
    552955313637
    • 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)

  13. Pass144,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    144,473 miles
    Test number
    622935699203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail144,473 miles (+12,206)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,473 miles
    Test number
    973718020528
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass132,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,267 miles
    Test number
    759731836201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail132,267 miles (+10,405)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,267 miles
    Test number
    366151828594
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass121,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    121,862 miles
    Test number
    586647404341
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail121,862 miles (+12,559)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,862 miles
    Test number
    136437104366
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass109,303 miles (+10,836)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,303 miles
    Test number
    498870713364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,467 miles (+14,426)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    98,467 miles
    Test number
    145839312305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,041 miles (+10,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,041 miles
    Test number
    747349701301
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass73,889 miles (+105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    73,889 miles
    Test number
    980207120399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Fail73,784 miles (+11,753)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,784 miles
    Test number
    582834420350
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass62,031 miles (+12,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,031 miles
    Test number
    520302309389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass49,416 miles (+10,248)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,416 miles
    Test number
    514096328301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,168 miles (+7,908)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,168 miles
    Test number
    621384337322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,260 miles
    Test number
    873250046353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,260 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,260 miles
    Test number
    482908236363
    • FailureCentre Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS52 TVP

Does LS52 TVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 TVP is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 TVP?
The MOT on LS52 TVP is valid until 22 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 TVP done?
LS52 TVP was recorded at 190,978 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 8,425 miles a year.
Has LS52 TVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 TVP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 TVP 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 TVP find?
LS52 TVP passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from top of engine .; front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides .; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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