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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LC52 XLUMOT history

LC52 XLU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 87,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2022.

LC52 XLU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2023
Mileage
87,110 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 XLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 XLU was last recorded at 87,110 miles on 17 Feb 2022, 7,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,761 miles · 17 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
7,349 miles
Average per year
4,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,110 miles
  • 2021 – 79,761 miles
  • 2020 – 74,339 miles
  • 2019 – 69,195 miles
  • 2018 – 62,873 miles
  • 2017 – 61,327 miles
  • 2016 – 58,170 miles
  • 2015 – 53,432 miles
  • 2014 – 48,783 miles
  • 2013 – 44,163 miles
  • 2012 – 40,100 miles
  • 2010 – 61,838 miles
  • 2009 – 58,785 miles
  • 2008 – 56,236 miles
  • 2007 – 43,013 miles
  • 2006 – 15,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,110 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,110 miles (+7,349)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,110 miles
    Test number
    692550335291
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass79,761 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,761 miles
    Test number
    115157641197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,339 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,339 miles
    Test number
    998971006786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,195 miles (+6,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,195 miles
    Test number
    402104804746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass62,873 miles (+1,546)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,873 miles
    Test number
    287895959350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,327 miles (+3,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,327 miles
    Test number
    240301064774
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  7. Pass58,170 miles (+4,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,170 miles
    Test number
    513819939169
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass53,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,432 miles
    Test number
    668898515721
    • AdvisoryUnder-Trays Fitted

  9. Fail53,432 miles (+4,649)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,432 miles
    Test number
    772396705583
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-Trays Fitted

  10. Pass48,783 miles (+4,620)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,783 miles
    Test number
    215054674228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,163 miles (+4,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,163 miles
    Test number
    216895573246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass40,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,100 miles
    Test number
    966894752217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,079 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,079 km
    Test number
    326466351455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,838 miles3 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,838 miles
    Test number
    384289140254
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  15. Pass61,838 miles (+3,053)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,838 miles
    Test number
    840239540272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  16. Pass58,785 miles (+2,549)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,785 miles
    Test number
    781133669167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCut in nearside front

  17. Pass56,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,236 miles
    Test number
    843215168190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,013 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,013 km
    Test number
    900561207134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,013 miles (+27,168)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,013 miles
    Test number
    803080207127
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass15,845 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    15,845 miles
    Test number
    152965426424
    • NoteN/s/f door mirror damaged

  21. Fail15,845 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,845 miles
    Test number
    153035526488
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f door mirror damaged

Questions about LC52 XLU

Does LC52 XLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 XLU expired on 5 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 XLU?
The MOT on LC52 XLU expired on 5 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 XLU done?
LC52 XLU was recorded at 87,110 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2022, an average of 4,437 miles a year.
Has LC52 XLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 XLU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on LC52 XLU 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 LC52 XLU find?
LC52 XLU passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 6 more.

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