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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LD52 NENMOT history

LD52 NEN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2024.

LD52 NEN blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2025
Mileage
140,075 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 NEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 NEN was last recorded at 140,075 miles on 28 Sept 2024, 314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Oct 2016: 11,507 miles, lower than 105,920 miles on 17 Sept 2015.

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
139,761 miles · 23 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
314 miles
Average per year
6,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,075 miles
  • 2023 – 139,761 miles
  • 2022 – 139,077 miles
  • 2021 – 137,189 miles
  • 2020 – 134,762 miles
  • 2019 – 130,502 miles
  • 2018 – 123,293 miles
  • 2017 – 116,344 miles
  • 2016 – 11,507 miles
  • 2015 – 105,920 miles
  • 2014 – 96,814 miles
  • 2013 – 89,051 miles
  • 2012 – 79,204 miles
  • 2011 – 71,352 miles
  • 2010 – 60,524 miles
  • 2009 – 57,906 miles
  • 2008 – 52,513 miles
  • 2007 – 47,449 miles
  • 2006 – 35,623 miles
  • 2005 – 22,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,075 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front and rear suspension corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,075 miles (+314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,075 miles
    Test number
    708453736700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  2. Pass139,761 miles (+684)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,761 miles
    Test number
    761766618299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAY FITTED,NOT ALLOWING FULL INSEPECTION

  3. Pass139,077 miles (+1,888)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,077 miles
    Test number
    179127783641
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside front side repeater indicator lens damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension/components/structure has corrosion

  4. Pass137,189 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,189 miles
    Test number
    265860836242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corrosion

  5. Fail137,171 miles (+2,409)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,171 miles
    Test number
    224880916806
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corrosion

  6. Pass134,762 miles (+4,260)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,762 miles
    Test number
    624270236000
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass130,502 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,502 miles
    Test number
    615340090017
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail130,502 miles (+7,209)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,502 miles
    Test number
    146064790243
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass123,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,293 miles
    Test number
    783473102616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,293 miles (+6,949)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,293 miles
    Test number
    555843269483
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass116,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,344 miles
    Test number
    375705314427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,344 miles (+104,837)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,344 miles
    Test number
    864331177079
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass11,507 miles (-94,413)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    11,507 miles
    Test number
    630791734826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,920 miles
    Test number
    464650676589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,920 miles (+9,106)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,920 miles
    Test number
    790054216170
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass96,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,814 miles
    Test number
    829590974263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,814 miles (+7,763)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,814 miles
    Test number
    996840874225
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass89,051 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,051 miles
    Test number
    309283763234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,971 miles (+9,767)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,971 miles
    Test number
    337127253258
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass79,204 miles (+7,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,204 miles
    Test number
    349266852414
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass71,352 miles (+10,828)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,352 miles
    Test number
    436082661275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,524 miles (+2,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,524 miles
    Test number
    182468570281
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass57,906 miles (+5,393)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,906 miles
    Test number
    274583589203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass52,513 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,513 miles
    Test number
    112465688214
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Fail52,513 miles (+5,064)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,513 miles
    Test number
    630075888296
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Pass47,449 miles (+11,826)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,449 miles
    Test number
    663570077269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,623 miles (+13,285)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,623 miles
    Test number
    301261276284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteCuts in n/s/f tyre inner wall but are not deep enough to reach ply or cord.
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre

  28. Pass22,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    22,338 miles
    Test number
    754892175226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 NEN

Does LD52 NEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD52 NEN expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD52 NEN?
The MOT on LD52 NEN expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD52 NEN done?
LD52 NEN was recorded at 140,075 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2024, an average of 6,197 miles a year.
Has LD52 NEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 NEN has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LD52 NEN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD52 NEN find?
LD52 NEN passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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