2002 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · LR52 TZU
2002 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 206,794 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR52 TZU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2023
- 206,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR52 TZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (LR52 TZU) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
LR52 TZU Mileage History
- 25/10/2021192,815 mi
- 12/10/2022201,642 mi+8,827 mi
- 25/10/2022201,660 mi+18 mi
- 30/10/2023206,794 mi+5,134 mi
Average of roughly 6,947 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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