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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

LS52 TWVMOT history

LS52 TWV is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

LS52 TWV blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
169,867 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 TWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 TWV was last recorded at 169,867 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,848 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,867 miles
  • 2025 – 163,014 miles
  • 2024 – 155,082 miles
  • 2023 – 147,204 miles
  • 2022 – 141,623 miles
  • 2021 – 136,265 miles
  • 2020 – 133,367 miles
  • 2019 – 128,796 miles
  • 2018 – 123,537 miles
  • 2017 – 118,560 miles
  • 2016 – 114,963 miles
  • 2015 – 109,466 miles
  • 2010 – 105,210 miles
  • 2009 – 99,748 miles
  • 2008 – 94,085 miles
  • 2007 – 87,076 miles
  • 2006 – 82,109 miles
  • 2005 – 75,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,867 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,867 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    169,867 miles
    Test number
    242764620946
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail169,848 miles (+6,834)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,848 miles
    Test number
    883473199604
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass163,014 miles (+7,932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,014 miles
    Test number
    291024156062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to 3mm 225 55 16
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect rear metal brake pies

  4. Pass155,082 miles (+7,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    155,082 miles
    Test number
    562712786565
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOs handbrake slow on operation

  5. Pass147,204 miles (+5,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    147,204 miles
    Test number
    712031376213
    • AdvisoryFootbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn below 3mm 225 55 16

  6. Pass141,623 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    141,623 miles
    Test number
    418868729342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,265 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    136,265 miles
    Test number
    870867543992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,367 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    133,367 miles
    Test number
    755943433739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail133,347 miles (+4,551)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,347 miles
    Test number
    315695923355
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass128,796 miles (+5,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,796 miles
    Test number
    628437743723
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs require closer inspection unable to fully see lower end of springs
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre worn to 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre worn to 3.5mm

  11. Pass123,537 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,537 miles
    Test number
    622020107839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,453 miles (+4,893)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,453 miles
    Test number
    288356750080
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass118,560 miles (+3,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,560 miles
    Test number
    195238891095
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  14. Pass114,963 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,963 miles
    Test number
    250183682377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,466 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,466 miles
    Test number
    268671305466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,210 miles (+5,462)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    105,210 miles
    Test number
    411491930330
    • NoteCastor arm l and rbushes soft
    • NoteN/s/f castor arm play
    • NoteSome stone chips on whendscreen

  17. Pass99,748 miles (+5,663)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    99,748 miles
    Test number
    133476439398
    • NoteExhaust catalytic converter rattling

  18. Pass94,085 miles (+7,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    94,085 miles
    Test number
    480626748445
    • 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)

  19. Pass87,076 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    87,076 miles
    Test number
    914818437302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,109 miles (+6,887)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    82,109 miles
    Test number
    143029836370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    75,222 miles
    Test number
    410386745493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 TWV

Does LS52 TWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 TWV is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 TWV?
The MOT on LS52 TWV is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 TWV done?
LS52 TWV was recorded at 169,867 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 4,655 miles a year.
Has LS52 TWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 TWV has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS52 TWV 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 TWV find?
LS52 TWV passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively x2; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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