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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB52 MLXMOT history

LB52 MLX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 107,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2022
Mileage
107,651 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2021
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 MLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 MLX was last recorded at 107,651 miles on 12 Nov 2021, 4,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2012: 300 miles, lower than 44,729 miles on 25 Jan 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,696 miles · 7 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,955 miles
Average per year
5,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 107,651 miles
  • 2020 – 102,696 miles
  • 2019 – 97,787 miles
  • 2018 – 91,835 miles
  • 2017 – 85,671 miles
  • 2016 – 79,923 miles
  • 2015 – 72,389 miles
  • 2014 – 63,328 miles
  • 2013 – 53,256 miles
  • 2012 – 300 miles
  • 2011 – 44,729 miles
  • 2010 – 39,468 miles
  • 2009 – 34,714 miles
  • 2008 – 30,471 miles
  • 2007 – 25,308 miles
  • 2006 – 19,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,651 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,651 miles (+4,955)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,651 miles
    Test number
    566754796980
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,696 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,696 miles
    Test number
    225608236888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,787 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,787 miles
    Test number
    768462697663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,835 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,835 miles
    Test number
    880704359507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,671 miles (+5,748)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,671 miles
    Test number
    576027675191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,923 miles (+7,534)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,923 miles
    Test number
    131166054328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,389 miles (+9,061)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,389 miles
    Test number
    713215959671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,328 miles (+4,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,328 miles
    Test number
    279255694205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass58,338 miles (+5,082)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,338 miles
    Test number
    248259104074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  10. Pass53,256 miles (+52,956)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,256 miles
    Test number
    779938023037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass300 miles (-44,429)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    300 miles
    Test number
    866170722047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,729 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,729 miles
    Test number
    276895821031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,468 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,468 miles
    Test number
    152435710079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,714 miles (+4,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,714 miles
    Test number
    120331129491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass30,471 miles (+5,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,471 miles
    Test number
    583631038056
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass25,308 miles (+6,204)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,308 miles
    Test number
    174941337474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,104 miles
    Test number
    894492736037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail19,104 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,104 miles
    Test number
    134247826043
    • 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)

Questions about LB52 MLX

Does LB52 MLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 MLX expired on 11 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 MLX?
The MOT on LB52 MLX expired on 11 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 MLX done?
LB52 MLX was recorded at 107,651 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2021, an average of 5,607 miles a year.
Has LB52 MLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 MLX has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2006.
Has the mileage on LB52 MLX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 MLX find?
LB52 MLX passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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