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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LB52 BXMMOT history

LB52 BXM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 87,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2024
Mileage
87,915 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 BXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 BXM was last recorded at 87,915 miles on 10 Jun 2023, 9,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,446 miles · 8 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
9,469 miles
Average per year
3,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,915 miles
  • 2022 – 78,446 miles
  • 2021 – 67,216 miles
  • 2020 – 66,504 miles
  • 2019 – 64,770 miles
  • 2018 – 61,823 miles
  • 2017 – 59,272 miles
  • 2016 – 56,445 miles
  • 2015 – 53,954 miles
  • 2014 – 51,539 miles
  • 2013 – 49,133 miles
  • 2012 – 46,623 miles
  • 2011 – 43,709 miles
  • 2010 – 40,567 miles
  • 2009 – 36,932 miles
  • 2008 – 32,909 miles
  • 2007 – 28,794 miles
  • 2006 – 23,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,915 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively ratchet (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Both rear brake hoses starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Some corrosion on rear suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,915 miles (+9,469)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,915 miles
    Test number
    835959847640
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively ratchet (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass78,446 miles (+11,230)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,446 miles
    Test number
    661603143549
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass67,216 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,216 miles
    Test number
    846323756066
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on rear suspension components

  4. Fail67,204 miles (+700)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,204 miles
    Test number
    585878352878
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure small bulge inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on rear suspension components

  5. Pass66,504 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,504 miles
    Test number
    665775222103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,770 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,770 miles
    Test number
    890037384905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,823 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,823 miles
    Test number
    210208325364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,272 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,272 miles
    Test number
    325802776246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,445 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,445 miles
    Test number
    110818237357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,954 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,954 miles
    Test number
    987936055060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,539 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,539 miles
    Test number
    349249954096
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass51,539 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,539 miles
    Test number
    777049854058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,133 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,133 miles
    Test number
    415557153011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,623 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,623 miles
    Test number
    265154752038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,709 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,709 miles
    Test number
    176840861078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,567 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,567 miles
    Test number
    184664250066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,475 miles (+3,543)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,475 miles
    Test number
    180970150450
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass36,932 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,932 miles
    Test number
    263239659003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,909 miles (+4,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,909 miles
    Test number
    790877258065
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass28,794 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,794 miles
    Test number
    570754057006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,737 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    23,737 miles
    Test number
    493068246022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

Questions about LB52 BXM

Does LB52 BXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 BXM expired on 10 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 BXM?
The MOT on LB52 BXM expired on 10 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 BXM done?
LB52 BXM was recorded at 87,915 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2023, an average of 3,708 miles a year.
Has LB52 BXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 BXM has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LB52 BXM 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 BXM find?
LB52 BXM passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2023 with 12 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front parking brake lever worn, but not excessively ratchet; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 9 more.

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