Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc
LF52 HTDMOT history
LF52 HTD is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,926 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 May 2024
- Mileage
- 123,926 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,201 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 HTD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 HTD was last recorded at 123,926 miles on 15 May 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Jul 2014: 78,439 miles, lower than 688,885 miles on 27 Aug 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 123,915 miles · 20 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 6,201 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 123,926 miles
- 2022 – 120,866 miles
- 2021 – 116,426 miles
- 2019 – 111,858 miles
- 2018 – 107,023 miles
- 2017 – 101,127 miles
- 2016 – 93,954 miles
- 2015 – 86,555 miles
- 2014 – 78,439 miles
- 2013 – 688,885 miles
- 2012 – 58,007 miles
- 2011 – 47,063 miles
- 2010 – 38,992 miles
- 2009 – 32,886 miles
- 2008 – 27,959 miles
- 2007 – 19,437 miles
- 2006 – 18,235 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,926 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNsf wing and both rear arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
- AdvisoryRear subframe and components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective Both
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2013
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf/nsr and osr
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,926 miles (+11)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 123,926 miles
- Test number
- 695768026801
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNsf wing and both rear arches corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
- AdvisoryRear subframe and components corroded
Fail123,915 miles (+3,049)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,915 miles
- Test number
- 974239405065
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNsf wing and both rear arches corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield
- AdvisoryRear subframe and components corroded
Pass120,866 miles (+16)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 120,866 miles
- Test number
- 234497693490
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf/nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNsf and both rear arches corroded
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion to rear subframe and components
Fail120,850 miles (+4,424)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,850 miles
- Test number
- 500298002330
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf/nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNsf and both rear arches corroded
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion to rear subframe and components
Pass116,426 miles (+4,568)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 116,426 miles
- Test number
- 902941879331
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass111,858 miles (+20)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 111,858 miles
- Test number
- 206436344693
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail111,838 miles (+4,815)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,838 miles
- Test number
- 875375469312
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass107,023 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 107,023 miles
- Test number
- 981758466844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,023 miles (+5,896)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,023 miles
- Test number
- 652985117785
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass101,127 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 101,127 miles
- Test number
- 249432110752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,127 miles (+7,173)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,127 miles
- Test number
- 344144897570
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,954 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 93,954 miles
- Test number
- 501941414807
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn slightly on outer edge
- AdvisoryBoth headlights slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to brake pipes
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail93,954 miles (+7,399)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,954 miles
- Test number
- 307425237001
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn slightly on outer edge
- AdvisoryBoth headlights slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to brake pipes
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass86,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 86,555 miles
- Test number
- 295398895107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,555 miles (+8,116)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,555 miles
- Test number
- 145347695105
- 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 Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass78,439 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 78,439 miles
- Test number
- 795197494140
- NoteEngine management light on.
Fail78,439 miles (-610,446)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,439 miles
- Test number
- 347957094145
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteEngine management light on.
Pass688,885 miles (+620,002)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 688,885 miles
- Test number
- 985629733220
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
Fail68,883 miles (+10,876)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,883 miles
- Test number
- 658235033212
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
Pass58,007 miles (+10,944)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 58,007 miles
- Test number
- 757448102202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,063 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 47,063 miles
- Test number
- 168689801270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,063 miles (+8,071)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,063 miles
- Test number
- 496099901276
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass38,992 miles (+6,106)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 38,992 miles
- Test number
- 303750810269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,886 miles (+4,927)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 32,886 miles
- Test number
- 132111709272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,959 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 27,959 miles
- Test number
- 364654708289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,864 miles (+8,427)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 27,864 miles
- Test number
- 250305008139
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,437 miles (+1,202)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 19,437 miles
- Test number
- 192396287474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,235 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 18,235 miles
- Test number
- 300749816145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,235 miles2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,235 miles
- Test number
- 273469916445
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LF52 HTD
- Does LF52 HTD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 HTD expired on 14 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 HTD?
- The MOT on LF52 HTD expired on 14 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 HTD done?
- LF52 HTD was recorded at 123,926 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2023, an average of 6,201 miles a year.
- Has LF52 HTD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 HTD has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LF52 HTD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LF52 HTD find?
- LF52 HTD passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2023 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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