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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LC52 XHSMOT history

LC52 XHS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LC52 XHS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,511 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 XHS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 XHS was last recorded at 92,511 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2021: 87,371 miles, lower than 87,563 miles on 26 Nov 2020.

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
92,406 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
3,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,511 miles
  • 2025 – 92,406 miles
  • 2024 – 90,761 miles
  • 2023 – 89,084 miles
  • 2021 – 87,371 miles
  • 2020 – 87,563 miles
  • 2019 – 80,511 miles
  • 2018 – 75,147 miles
  • 2017 – 71,233 miles
  • 2016 – 67,433 miles
  • 2015 – 63,454 miles
  • 2014 – 59,043 miles
  • 2013 – 54,723 miles
  • 2012 – 49,300 miles
  • 2010 – 42,642 miles
  • 2009 – 36,838 miles
  • 2008 – 31,972 miles
  • 2007 – 27,850 miles
  • 2006 – 23,769 miles
  • 2005 – 19,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,511 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,511 miles
    Test number
    221767322587
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail92,511 miles (+105)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,511 miles
    Test number
    844907439413
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass92,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,406 miles
    Test number
    715177446442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,406 miles (+1,645)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,406 miles
    Test number
    380048751282
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass90,761 miles (+1,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,761 miles
    Test number
    973116589801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass89,084 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,084 miles
    Test number
    744894940962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,060 miles (+1,689)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,060 miles
    Test number
    634753490849
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  8. Pass87,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,371 miles
    Test number
    595083495464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,371 miles (-192)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,371 miles
    Test number
    337617577242
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,563 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,563 miles
    Test number
    382292153038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail87,563 miles (+7,052)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,563 miles
    Test number
    413100343030
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass80,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,511 miles
    Test number
    242426103662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,511 miles (+5,364)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,511 miles
    Test number
    812972720116
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass75,147 miles (+3,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,147 miles
    Test number
    830642796900
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass71,233 miles (+3,800)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,233 miles
    Test number
    423385876965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass67,433 miles (+3,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,433 miles
    Test number
    237674949856
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' CHIP (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass63,454 miles (+4,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,454 miles
    Test number
    417411395087
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass59,043 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,043 miles
    Test number
    979204374065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,723 miles (+5,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,723 miles
    Test number
    739687583057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,300 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,300 miles
    Test number
    149646082402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,642 miles (+5,804)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,642 miles
    Test number
    373300450342
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteN/s handbrake effort low
    • NoteRear number plate poor
    • NoteSlight play in both front antiroll bar links

  22. Pass36,838 miles (+4,866)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,838 miles
    Test number
    870857029372
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES, TREADS WORN VERY LOW OUTER EDGES.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread close to depth warning markers

  23. Pass31,972 miles (+4,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,972 miles
    Test number
    723624048314
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass27,850 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,850 miles
    Test number
    843764557326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,769 miles (+4,021)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,769 miles
    Test number
    163131146385
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread close to depth warning markers

  26. Fail19,748 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,748 miles
    Test number
    624264935306
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass19,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    19,748 miles
    Test number
    752164235346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 XHS

Does LC52 XHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 XHS is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC52 XHS?
The MOT on LC52 XHS is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 XHS done?
LC52 XHS was recorded at 92,511 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,592 miles a year.
Has LC52 XHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 XHS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LC52 XHS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC52 XHS find?
LC52 XHS passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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