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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LB52 VGKMOT history

LB52 VGK is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2024
Mileage
75,286 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 VGK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 VGK was last recorded at 75,286 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 10,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,713 miles · 17 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
10,573 miles
Average per year
3,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,286 miles
  • 2022 – 64,713 miles
  • 2021 – 57,108 miles
  • 2020 – 51,480 miles
  • 2019 – 44,939 miles
  • 2018 – 38,151 miles
  • 2016 – 33,623 miles
  • 2015 – 31,185 miles
  • 2014 – 29,808 miles
  • 2013 – 28,952 miles
  • 2011 – 26,067 miles
  • 2010 – 22,568 miles
  • 2009 – 21,794 miles
  • 2008 – 20,479 miles
  • 2007 – 18,527 miles
  • 2006 – 17,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,286 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear subframe rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,286 miles (+10,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,286 miles
    Test number
    856083679686
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass64,713 miles (+7,605)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,713 miles
    Test number
    783291330905
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  3. Pass57,108 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,108 miles
    Test number
    534442751669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack on n/s/f.
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  4. Fail57,108 miles (+5,628)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,108 miles
    Test number
    698176774258
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack on n/s/f.
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  5. Pass51,480 miles (+6,541)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,480 miles
    Test number
    921582158461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play front lower suspension arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass44,939 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,939 miles
    Test number
    295513110098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail44,939 miles (+6,788)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,939 miles
    Test number
    427704137399
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass38,151 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,151 miles
    Test number
    368866723821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,150 miles (+4,527)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,150 miles
    Test number
    298650192394
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (alloy) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (alloy) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (steel) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slightly

  10. Pass33,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,623 miles
    Test number
    728959220266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,623 miles (+2,438)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,623 miles
    Test number
    132586891700
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass31,185 miles (+1,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,185 miles
    Test number
    424898986462
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edge (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass30,010 miles (+202)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,010 miles
    Test number
    908496805016
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass29,808 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,808 miles
    Test number
    935756804007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,952 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,952 miles
    Test number
    136267003431
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail28,952 miles (+2,885)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,952 miles
    Test number
    467197403047
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass26,067 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,067 miles
    Test number
    969763361343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,337 miles (+769)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,337 miles
    Test number
    499150311056
    • NoteBack brakes possible sticking in caliper
    • NoteSlight play at n/s/f steering arm

  19. Pass22,568 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,568 miles
    Test number
    103391410424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,794 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,794 miles
    Test number
    132189009010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,479 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,479 miles
    Test number
    902587218022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,527 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,527 miles
    Test number
    142435817494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,043 miles
    Test number
    144156816462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 VGK

Does LB52 VGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 VGK expired on 21 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 VGK?
The MOT on LB52 VGK expired on 21 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 VGK done?
LB52 VGK was recorded at 75,286 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 3,426 miles a year.
Has LB52 VGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 VGK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB52 VGK 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 VGK find?
LB52 VGK passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes.

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