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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

LF52 HVSMOT history

LF52 HVS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 133,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LF52 HVS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,583 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 HVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 HVS was last recorded at 133,583 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,583 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,583 miles
  • 2024 – 126,020 miles
  • 2023 – 119,870 miles
  • 2022 – 115,027 miles
  • 2021 – 105,868 miles
  • 2020 – 99,186 miles
  • 2019 – 88,142 miles
  • 2018 – 75,892 miles
  • 2017 – 61,499 miles
  • 2016 – 45,339 miles
  • 2015 – 42,059 miles
  • 2014 – 41,378 miles
  • 2013 – 40,917 miles
  • 2012 – 40,098 miles
  • 2011 – 38,126 miles
  • 2010 – 35,613 miles
  • 2009 – 33,807 miles
  • 2008 – 31,087 miles
  • 2007 – 27,254 miles
  • 2006 – 21,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,583 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,583 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,583 miles
    Test number
    789695036940
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  2. Fail133,583 miles (+13)1 dangerous3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,583 miles
    Test number
    823171276575
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  3. Fail133,570 miles (+7,550)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,570 miles
    Test number
    763581846011
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn font arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slight wear on inside edges

  4. Pass126,020 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,020 miles
    Test number
    136769131041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail126,011 miles (+6,141)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,011 miles
    Test number
    488109306913
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear pads low

  6. Pass119,870 miles (+66)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,870 miles
    Test number
    198140194964
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail119,804 miles (+4,777)2 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,804 miles
    Test number
    534153488243
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass115,027 miles (+9,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,027 miles
    Test number
    697594725022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass105,868 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,868 miles
    Test number
    448970618339
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail105,868 miles (+6,682)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,868 miles
    Test number
    651392391124
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass99,186 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,186 miles
    Test number
    929263685066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,185 miles (+11,043)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,185 miles
    Test number
    396815402743
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass88,142 miles (+259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    377853913255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail87,883 miles (+11,991)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,883 miles
    Test number
    785378450584
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass75,892 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,892 miles
    Test number
    759665341527
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack drum stick has slight play

  16. Fail75,877 miles (+14,378)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,877 miles
    Test number
    865681658319
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard front exhaust missing (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack drum stick has slight play

  17. Pass61,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,499 miles
    Test number
    135801575362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,497 miles (+16,158)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,497 miles
    Test number
    748285336277
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass45,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,339 miles
    Test number
    846377991396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,336 miles (+3,277)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,336 miles
    Test number
    576156543910
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass42,059 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,059 miles
    Test number
    910498997770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,378 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,378 miles
    Test number
    405491554252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,917 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,917 miles
    Test number
    699509033253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,098 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,098 miles
    Test number
    308928342250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,126 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,126 miles
    Test number
    199600651278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,613 miles (+1,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,613 miles
    Test number
    230064740284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  27. Pass33,807 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,807 miles
    Test number
    421464449224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,087 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,087 miles
    Test number
    371079138256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,254 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,254 miles
    Test number
    924766147248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass21,968 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,968 miles
    Test number
    902017846258
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn near legal limit on outer edge of tread.

Questions about LF52 HVS

Does LF52 HVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 HVS is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 HVS?
The MOT on LF52 HVS is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 HVS done?
LF52 HVS was recorded at 133,583 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,799 miles a year.
Has LF52 HVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 HVS has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 HVS 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 LF52 HVS find?
LF52 HVS passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 4 more.

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