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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,597 cc

LB52 AZCMOT history

LB52 AZC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
148,075 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 AZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 AZC was last recorded at 148,075 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 4,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,774 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,301 miles
Average per year
4,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,075 miles
  • 2025 – 143,774 miles
  • 2023 – 137,999 miles
  • 2022 – 133,482 miles
  • 2021 – 129,342 miles
  • 2020 – 126,124 miles
  • 2019 – 124,705 miles
  • 2018 – 122,508 miles
  • 2017 – 120,718 miles
  • 2016 – 117,257 miles
  • 2015 – 114,962 miles
  • 2014 – 112,125 miles
  • 2013 – 109,171 miles
  • 2012 – 99,163 miles
  • 2011 – 94,200 miles
  • 2010 – 89,347 miles
  • 2009 – 80,949 miles
  • 2008 – 71,991 miles
  • 2007 – 63,830 miles
  • 2006 – 48,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,075 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Under trays fitted unable to inspect components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,075 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    148,075 miles
    Test number
    132870607914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Fail148,075 miles (+4,301)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,075 miles
    Test number
    840385701442
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass143,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,774 miles
    Test number
    335587719556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail143,774 miles (+5,775)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,774 miles
    Test number
    191500194303
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass137,999 miles (+4,517)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,999 miles
    Test number
    396784612206
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,482 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,482 miles
    Test number
    863329547124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,342 miles (+3,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,342 miles
    Test number
    373631784228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass126,124 miles (+1,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,124 miles
    Test number
    572611734958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass124,705 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,705 miles
    Test number
    595592883095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,508 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,508 miles
    Test number
    999969751846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,506 miles (+1,788)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,506 miles
    Test number
    756065209990
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass120,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,718 miles
    Test number
    561637191849
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted not allowing full inspection on underside

  13. Fail120,718 miles (+3,461)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,718 miles
    Test number
    681390536795
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted not allowing full inspection on underside

  14. Pass117,257 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    117,257 miles
    Test number
    784546928030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect components

  15. Fail117,255 miles (+2,293)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,255 miles
    Test number
    499655029885
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect components

  16. Pass114,962 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,962 miles
    Test number
    599974239102
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect components

  17. Fail114,960 miles (+2,835)2 dangerous1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,960 miles
    Test number
    118945808022
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect components

  18. Pass112,125 miles (+2,954)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    112,125 miles
    Test number
    118476214392
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass109,171 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,171 miles
    Test number
    358712003331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail108,408 miles (+9,245)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,408 miles
    Test number
    467681393250
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass99,163 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,163 miles
    Test number
    946994432376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,200 miles (+4,853)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,200 miles
    Test number
    656807121385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,347 miles (+8,398)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,347 miles
    Test number
    490372310362
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and pitted

  24. Pass80,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    80,949 miles
    Test number
    761733929353
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail80,949 miles (+8,958)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,949 miles
    Test number
    852783229312
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass71,991 miles (+8,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    71,991 miles
    Test number
    680037318347
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass63,830 miles (+14,975)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,830 miles
    Test number
    800614727308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,855 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,855 miles
    Test number
    173445826169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail48,854 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,854 miles
    Test number
    213494526129
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB52 AZC

Does LB52 AZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 AZC is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 AZC?
The MOT on LB52 AZC is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 AZC done?
LB52 AZC was recorded at 148,075 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 4,964 miles a year.
Has LB52 AZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 AZC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 AZC 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 LB52 AZC find?
LB52 AZC passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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