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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB52 DYTMOT history

LB52 DYT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 124,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,330 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 DYT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 DYT was last recorded at 124,330 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 2,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,891 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,439 miles
Average per year
4,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,330 miles
  • 2024 – 121,837 miles
  • 2023 – 117,906 miles
  • 2022 – 115,646 miles
  • 2021 – 114,530 miles
  • 2020 – 112,455 miles
  • 2019 – 111,099 miles
  • 2018 – 106,761 miles
  • 2017 – 102,254 miles
  • 2016 – 96,516 miles
  • 2015 – 90,453 miles
  • 2014 – 86,305 miles
  • 2013 – 79,022 miles
  • 2012 – 74,183 miles
  • 2011 – 70,484 miles
  • 2010 – 65,366 miles
  • 2009 – 60,198 miles
  • 2008 – 47,743 miles
  • 2006 – 32,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,330 miles
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  • AdvisoryUndertray 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement C.A.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,330 miles (+2,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,330 miles
    Test number
    275020167798
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  2. Pass121,891 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,891 miles
    Test number
    464874801015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,837 miles (+3,931)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,837 miles
    Test number
    647560973209
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass117,906 miles (+2,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,906 miles
    Test number
    318100631241
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,646 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,646 miles
    Test number
    455632258442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail115,646 miles (+1,116)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,646 miles
    Test number
    951225447746
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass114,530 miles (+2,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,530 miles
    Test number
    647936659216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box silencer worn

  8. Pass112,455 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,455 miles
    Test number
    864256887428
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement C.A. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail112,453 miles (+1,354)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,453 miles
    Test number
    187057972518
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement C.A. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger 1 broken

  10. Pass111,099 miles (+17)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,099 miles
    Test number
    665954768967
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /hose connecdtor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear pipe bracket broken

  11. Fail111,082 miles (+7)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,082 miles
    Test number
    856930191163
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /hose connecdtor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear pipe bracket broken

  12. Fail111,075 miles (+4,314)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,075 miles
    Test number
    838301009118
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody damage
    • AdvisoryElec window control pack broken
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension rusted

  13. Pass106,761 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,761 miles
    Test number
    500426320268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  14. Fail106,761 miles (+4,507)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,761 miles
    Test number
    354876057410
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass102,254 miles (+5,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,254 miles
    Test number
    569373681600
    • AdvisoryN/S/R & O/S/R tyres perishing

  16. Pass96,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    237312058883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle. front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle, front arm (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail96,516 miles (+6,063)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    988899762686
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure 23inch standard blade, locking clip failing to secure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle. front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle, front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad(s) wearing uneven

  18. Pass90,453 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,453 miles
    Test number
    767406695271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement strong (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant malfunction indicating a fault in the system
    • AdvisoryEngine covered/under trays fitted

  19. Fail90,453 miles (+4,148)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,453 miles
    Test number
    155052110859
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement strong (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant malfunction indicating a fault in the system
    • AdvisoryEngine covered/under trays fitted

  20. Pass86,305 miles (+7,283)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,305 miles
    Test number
    267563094297
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass79,022 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,022 miles
    Test number
    306867593223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail79,019 miles (+4,836)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,019 miles
    Test number
    289696993283
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass74,183 miles (+9)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,183 miles
    Test number
    949584592250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail74,174 miles (+3,690)2 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,174 miles
    Test number
    246345782241
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass70,484 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,484 miles
    Test number
    736335971114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,320 miles (+4,954)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,320 miles
    Test number
    389228461119
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  27. Pass65,366 miles (+5,168)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,366 miles
    Test number
    163515900473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass60,198 miles (+12,455)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,198 miles
    Test number
    732261579053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,743 miles (+15,028)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,743 miles
    Test number
    743304508031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,715 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,715 miles
    Test number
    564855086197
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about LB52 DYT

Does LB52 DYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 DYT is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 DYT?
The MOT on LB52 DYT is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 DYT done?
LB52 DYT was recorded at 124,330 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 4,704 miles a year.
Has LB52 DYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 DYT has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 DYT 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 DYT find?
LB52 DYT passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear subframe corroded; undertray fitted.

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