Mercedes-Benz C
Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,685 cc
LB52 BXCMOT history
LB52 BXC is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 23 of 29 MOT tests, with 79,151 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 79,151 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 23 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,027 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 BXC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 19 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 BXC was last recorded at 79,151 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,166 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,985 miles
- Average per year
- 3,027 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,151 miles
- 2025 – 77,166 miles
- 2024 – 75,590 miles
- 2023 – 74,065 miles
- 2022 – 72,334 miles
- 2021 – 70,998 miles
- 2020 – 70,630 miles
- 2019 – 67,824 miles
- 2018 – 64,377 miles
- 2017 – 61,898 miles
- 2015 – 59,182 miles
- 2014 – 56,368 miles
- 2013 – 53,461 miles
- 2012 – 49,837 miles
- 2011 – 46,073 miles
- 2010 – 42,509 miles
- 2009 – 38,889 miles
- 2008 – 33,517 miles
- 2007 – 29,143 miles
- 2006 – 26,754 miles
- 2005 – 17,956 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,151 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,151 miles (+1,985)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 79,151 miles
- Test number
- 152906746114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,166 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 77,166 miles
- Test number
- 663713980096
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail77,165 miles (+1,575)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,165 miles
- Test number
- 614475888623
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass75,590 miles (+1,525)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 75,590 miles
- Test number
- 678946273981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,065 miles (+1,731)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 74,065 miles
- Test number
- 616080079038
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass72,334 miles (+1,336)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 72,334 miles
- Test number
- 705332639343
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass70,998 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 70,998 miles
- Test number
- 313555153577
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are slightly worn on their outer edges
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obstructing some components
Fail70,994 miles (+11)4 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,994 miles
- Test number
- 747508568239
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are slightly worn on their outer edges
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obstructing some components
- AdvisoryParking brake has a reading 50% lower on the nearside rear but has an overall efficiency of 20%
Fail70,983 miles (+353)1 dangerous2 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,983 miles
- Test number
- 877899628886
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass70,630 miles (+49)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 70,630 miles
- Test number
- 625565573910
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail70,581 miles (+2,757)1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,581 miles
- Test number
- 505715304284
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass67,824 miles (+3,447)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 67,824 miles
- Test number
- 379504472995
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,377 miles (+2,479)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 64,377 miles
- Test number
- 153297045334
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,898 miles (+2,716)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 61,898 miles
- Test number
- 947455757458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,182 miles (+2,814)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 59,182 miles
- Test number
- 627289014016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,368 miles (+2,907)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 56,368 miles
- Test number
- 899002854326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,461 miles (+3,624)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 53,461 miles
- Test number
- 806953753385
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass49,837 miles (+3,764)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 49,837 miles
- Test number
- 495092262401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,073 miles (+3,564)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 46,073 miles
- Test number
- 405722361453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,509 miles (+3,620)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 42,509 miles
- Test number
- 430523060481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,889 miles (+3,548)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 38,889 miles
- Test number
- 571403469388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,341 miles (+1,824)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 35,341 miles
- Test number
- 764499009091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,517 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 33,517 miles
- Test number
- 102912958427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,505 miles (+4,362)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 33,505 miles
- Test number
- 950740558065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,143 miles (+2,389)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 29,143 miles
- Test number
- 174591307155
- NoteLarge under trays
Pass26,754 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 26,754 miles
- Test number
- 993909336344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,739 miles (+8,783)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,739 miles
- Test number
- 974638136355
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSticker in nearside windscreen
- NoteUnder trays
Pass17,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 17,956 miles
- Test number
- 253507845366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,956 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,956 miles
- Test number
- 321157445303
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB52 BXC
- Does LB52 BXC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 BXC is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 BXC?
- The MOT on LB52 BXC is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB52 BXC done?
- LB52 BXC was recorded at 79,151 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,027 miles a year.
- Has LB52 BXC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 BXC has failed 6 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB52 BXC 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 BXC find?
- LB52 BXC passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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