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Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,685 cc

LS52 UAJMOT history

LS52 UAJ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 3 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2025.

LS52 UAJ blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2026
Mileage
86,887 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 UAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 UAJ was last recorded at 86,887 miles on 5 Jul 2025, 847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,040 miles · 4 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
847 miles
Average per year
2,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,887 miles
  • 2020 – 86,040 miles
  • 2019 – 85,164 miles
  • 2018 – 83,400 miles
  • 2017 – 82,371 miles
  • 2016 – 81,055 miles
  • 2014 – 76,425 miles
  • 2013 – 70,999 miles
  • 2012 – 64,683 miles
  • 2011 – 60,367 miles
  • 2010 – 52,864 miles
  • 2008 – 51,674 miles
  • 2007 – 45,911 miles
  • 2006 – 38,266 miles
  • 2005 – 33,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,887 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,887 miles (+847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,887 miles
    Test number
    500605241472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass86,040 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,040 miles
    Test number
    950506741322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,164 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,164 miles
    Test number
    432623413969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,400 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,400 miles
    Test number
    835556593160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,358 miles (+987)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,358 miles
    Test number
    527699094535
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass82,371 miles (+1,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,371 miles
    Test number
    464489159789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  7. Pass81,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,055 miles
    Test number
    850889998086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    570768526170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted,cannot check some components
  9. Pass76,425 miles (+30)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,425 miles
    Test number
    357089054267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Fail76,395 miles (+5,396)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,395 miles
    Test number
    237604654272
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass70,999 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,999 miles
    Test number
    358554553496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail70,993 miles (+6,310)7 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,993 miles
    Test number
    195703353220
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/door mirror loose
  13. Pass64,683 miles (+4,316)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,683 miles
    Test number
    585844452234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass60,367 miles (+7,503)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,367 miles
    Test number
    335212051453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,864 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,864 miles
    Test number
    173696370066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,674 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,674 miles
    Test number
    854081838391
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front wing mirror indicator lense cracked
  17. Fail51,670 miles (+5,759)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,670 miles
    Test number
    663879428386
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front wing mirror indicator lense cracked
  18. Pass45,911 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,911 miles
    Test number
    360198617317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Fail45,906 miles (+7,640)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,906 miles
    Test number
    622907717397
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass38,266 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,266 miles
    Test number
    571267216326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    33,165 miles
    Test number
    400767125385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 UAJ

Does LS52 UAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 UAJ expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 UAJ?
The MOT on LS52 UAJ expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 UAJ done?
LS52 UAJ was recorded at 86,887 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2025, an average of 2,739 miles a year.
Has LS52 UAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 UAJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LS52 UAJ 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 UAJ find?
LS52 UAJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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