2002 Mercedes E 2.1L Diesel · LX52 XNK
2002 Mercedes E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 144,519 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2012.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LX52 XNK Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2011
- 144,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LX52 XNK Mileage History
- 17/03/200683,339 mi
- 17/03/200683,341 mi+2 mi
- 30/10/200699,279 mi+15,938 mi
- 01/11/200699,279 mi
- 18/10/2007105,042 mi+5,763 mi
- 19/10/2007105,093 mi+51 mi
- 09/10/2008115,457 mi+10,364 mi
- 02/11/2009127,093 mi+11,636 mi
- 26/10/2010136,473 mi+9,380 mi
- 28/10/2011144,519 mi+8,046 mi
- 28/10/2011144,519 mi
Average of roughly 10,894 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
LX52 XNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes E (LX52 XNK) between March 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)”; “Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)”.
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