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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,200 cc

S52 APJMOT history

S52 APJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2023.

S52 APJ silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2024
Mileage
84,576 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2023
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 APJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2024
Latest MOT test
25 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 APJ was last recorded at 84,576 miles on 25 May 2023, 2,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,155 miles · 26 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,421 miles
Average per year
3,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,576 miles
  • 2022 – 82,155 miles
  • 2021 – 79,013 miles
  • 2020 – 76,247 miles
  • 2019 – 71,936 miles
  • 2018 – 69,997 miles
  • 2017 – 66,405 miles
  • 2016 – 63,323 miles
  • 2015 – 60,360 miles
  • 2014 – 56,785 miles
  • 2013 – 54,560 miles
  • 2012 – 51,808 miles
  • 2011 – 49,221 miles
  • 2010 – 45,496 miles
  • 2009 – 41,909 miles
  • 2008 – 37,867 miles
  • 2007 – 34,778 miles
  • 2006 – 30,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,576 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,576 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,576 miles
    Test number
    307913430778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,155 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,155 miles
    Test number
    239139562886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,013 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,013 miles
    Test number
    658487648152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,247 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    76,247 miles
    Test number
    834343652383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,236 miles (+4,300)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,236 miles
    Test number
    761456269837
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass71,936 miles (+1,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,936 miles
    Test number
    586945194560
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Pass69,997 miles (+3,592)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,997 miles
    Test number
    299029125696
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass66,405 miles (+3,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,405 miles
    Test number
    731875306507
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  9. Pass63,323 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,323 miles
    Test number
    162471217555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,360 miles (+3,575)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,360 miles
    Test number
    559805595104
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and split
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside parking brake effort slightly low
    • NoteSlight movement on offside front hub areas
  11. Pass56,785 miles (+2,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,785 miles
    Test number
    215216294424
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing and cracking within the tread
  12. Pass54,560 miles (+2,752)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,560 miles
    Test number
    487148773135
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and also perished
  13. Pass51,808 miles (+2,587)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,808 miles
    Test number
    685641392161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
  14. Pass49,221 miles (+3,725)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,221 miles
    Test number
    588635961102
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates slightly deterated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
  15. Pass45,496 miles (+3,587)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,496 miles
    Test number
    814543260144
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront + rear number plates slightly deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge
  16. Pass41,909 miles (+4,042)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,909 miles
    Test number
    202099729145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront and rear number plates slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear light lens cracked
    • NoteSlight movement both front hub areas
  17. Pass37,867 miles (+3,089)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,867 miles
    Test number
    931392198047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass34,778 miles (+3,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,778 miles
    Test number
    751942897002
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass30,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,949 miles
    Test number
    842623086014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S52 APJ

Does S52 APJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S52 APJ expired on 28 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S52 APJ?
The MOT on S52 APJ expired on 28 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S52 APJ done?
S52 APJ was recorded at 84,576 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2023, an average of 3,123 miles a year.
Has S52 APJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 APJ has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2020.
Has the mileage on S52 APJ 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 S52 APJ find?
S52 APJ passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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