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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LC52 ZJOMOT history

LC52 ZJO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

LC52 ZJO silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
85,509 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 ZJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 ZJO was last recorded at 85,509 miles on 15 May 2025, 5,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,948 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,561 miles
Average per year
3,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,509 miles
  • 2024 – 79,948 miles
  • 2023 – 76,974 miles
  • 2022 – 74,569 miles
  • 2021 – 72,566 miles
  • 2020 – 71,854 miles
  • 2019 – 70,965 miles
  • 2018 – 69,146 miles
  • 2017 – 66,328 miles
  • 2016 – 62,370 miles
  • 2015 – 57,217 miles
  • 2014 – 53,050 miles
  • 2013 – 49,466 miles
  • 2012 – 46,108 miles
  • 2011 – 42,867 miles
  • 2010 – 39,104 miles
  • 2009 – 35,804 miles
  • 2008 – 32,398 miles
  • 2007 – 29,364 miles
  • 2006 – 24,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,509 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken away from exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,509 miles (+5,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    85,509 miles
    Test number
    132927347286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass79,948 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,948 miles
    Test number
    289309412004
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail79,948 miles (+2,974)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,948 miles
    Test number
    306979561422
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass76,974 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,974 miles
    Test number
    315210389952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,569 miles (+2,003)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,569 miles
    Test number
    762828927229
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,566 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,566 miles
    Test number
    393967565687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,854 miles
    Test number
    654659638013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,854 miles (+889)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,854 miles
    Test number
    621832487957
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass70,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,965 miles
    Test number
    735360785376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,965 miles (+1,819)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,965 miles
    Test number
    197665241366
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative not staying ON (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass69,146 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,146 miles
    Test number
    114914741660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,328 miles
    Test number
    809478896050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail66,328 miles (+3,958)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,328 miles
    Test number
    791373955449
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass62,370 miles (+5,153)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,370 miles
    Test number
    437163854991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,217 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,217 miles
    Test number
    507567895152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,050 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,050 miles
    Test number
    109668894140
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,050 miles (+3,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,050 miles
    Test number
    489628294125
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass49,466 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,466 miles
    Test number
    656958793163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,108 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,108 miles
    Test number
    126609092164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,867 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,867 miles
    Test number
    386729981113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,104 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,104 miles
    Test number
    202553790416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,804 miles (+3,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,804 miles
    Test number
    801382009249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass32,398 miles (+3,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,398 miles
    Test number
    681178798146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass29,364 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,364 miles
    Test number
    593804187184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,895 miles
    Test number
    370160806258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 ZJO

Does LC52 ZJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 ZJO expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 ZJO?
The MOT on LC52 ZJO expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 ZJO done?
LC52 ZJO was recorded at 85,509 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 3,220 miles a year.
Has LC52 ZJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 ZJO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LC52 ZJO 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 ZJO find?
LC52 ZJO passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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