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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,597 cc

LX52 MVLMOT history

LX52 MVL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

LX52 MVL silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
125,997 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 MVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 MVL was last recorded at 125,997 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 3,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,530 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,467 miles
Average per year
4,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,997 miles
  • 2024 – 122,530 miles
  • 2023 – 119,919 miles
  • 2022 – 118,615 miles
  • 2021 – 117,268 miles
  • 2020 – 115,642 miles
  • 2019 – 113,677 miles
  • 2018 – 109,095 miles
  • 2017 – 105,058 miles
  • 2016 – 101,826 miles
  • 2015 – 96,627 miles
  • 2014 – 92,681 miles
  • 2013 – 87,994 miles
  • 2012 – 82,589 miles
  • 2011 – 74,058 miles
  • 2010 – 65,732 miles
  • 2009 – 60,330 miles
  • 2008 – 56,018 miles
  • 2007 – 50,813 miles
  • 2006 – 43,995 miles
  • 2005 – 36,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,997 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,997 miles (+3,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,997 miles
    Test number
    218144416986
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass122,530 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,530 miles
    Test number
    684180999839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,919 miles (+1,304)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,919 miles
    Test number
    126057138821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass118,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,615 miles
    Test number
    618132917587
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail118,615 miles (+1,347)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,615 miles
    Test number
    208748529212
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass117,268 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,268 miles
    Test number
    224041401314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,642 miles (+1,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,642 miles
    Test number
    780680271478
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  8. Pass113,677 miles (+4,582)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,677 miles
    Test number
    191547993077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,095 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,095 miles
    Test number
    843587602474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,058 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,058 miles
    Test number
    303660894283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,826 miles (+5,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,826 miles
    Test number
    547342416602
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  12. Pass96,627 miles (+3,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,627 miles
    Test number
    299822384696
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass92,681 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,681 miles
    Test number
    507008164290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,994 miles (+5,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,994 miles
    Test number
    756096953253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass82,589 miles (+8,531)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,589 miles
    Test number
    836152972205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,058 miles (+8,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,058 miles
    Test number
    106250371238
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass65,732 miles (+5,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,732 miles
    Test number
    612986960276
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass60,330 miles (+4,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,330 miles
    Test number
    143206569282
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass56,018 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    174263678286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,813 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,813 miles
    Test number
    893637817343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,812 miles (+6,817)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,812 miles
    Test number
    123003017371
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  22. Pass43,995 miles (+7,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,995 miles
    Test number
    942186776204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass36,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    36,238 miles
    Test number
    140797275206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 MVL

Does LX52 MVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 MVL expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 MVL?
The MOT on LX52 MVL expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 MVL done?
LX52 MVL was recorded at 125,997 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 4,493 miles a year.
Has LX52 MVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 MVL has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 MVL 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 LX52 MVL find?
LX52 MVL passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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