
Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,700 cc
LU02 ASXMOT history
LU02 ASX is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2022 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 346,947 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Feb 2022
- Mileage
- 346,947 km
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 7
- 4 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,233 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU02 ASX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,700 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Feb 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
LU02 ASX was last recorded at 346,947 km on 3 Mar 2022, 9,057 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jul 2018: 193,004 miles, lower than 319,629 miles on 18 Jul 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 337,890 km · 8 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 9,057 km
- Average per year
- 8,233 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 346,947 km
- 2021 – 337,890 km
- 2020 – 328,901 km
- 2016 – 299,072 km
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
7 tests since 9 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail346,947 km (+9,057)1 dangerous5 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 346,947 km
- Test number
- 760121349492
- DangerousFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass337,890 km (+8,989)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 337,890 km
- Test number
- 125331866870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass328,901 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 328,901 km
- Test number
- 442016236538
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail328,999 miles (+135,995)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 328,999 miles
- Test number
- 866479490447
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass193,004 miles (-126,625)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 193,004 miles
- Test number
- 586947607961
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail319,629 miles1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 319,629 miles
- Test number
- 648843358852
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested incorrect beam image (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested incorrect beam image (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp level sensor broken
Pass299,072 km
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2017
- Odometer
- 299,072 km
- Test number
- 844754032555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LU02 ASX
- Does LU02 ASX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LU02 ASX expired on 7 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LU02 ASX?
- The MOT on LU02 ASX expired on 7 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LU02 ASX done?
- LU02 ASX was recorded at 346,947 km at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 8,233 km a year.
- Has LU02 ASX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU02 ASX has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LU02 ASX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LU02 ASX find?
- LU02 ASX failed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside front windscreen washer not working, and 11 more.
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