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LS52APU
2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 3226cc
General Information
- Registration LS52APU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model E
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 3226cc
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- Expires 08 Apr 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
8 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 164,087 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
23 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 164,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 157,910 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 157,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 157,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 149,241 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 149,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 139,019 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 139,019 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,170 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2023 8 Jun 202617 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 126,170 MI
8 Jun 202622 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,080 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2022 8 Jun 20264 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,600 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2020 8 Jun 202624 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,302 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2019 8 Jun 20262 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,612 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2018 8 Jun 20265 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,644 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under vehicle also rubbing on under tray (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under vehicle also rubbing on under tray (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)
21 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,388 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2016 8 Jun 202621 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,213 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2015 8 Jun 202630 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,705 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,682 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013 8 Jun 202613 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,337 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,719 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 62,719 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,075 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,677 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2009 8 Jun 202624 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 56,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,403 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
19 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 50,494 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS52APU was registered on 2002-12-13
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