
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc
LF52 SEYMOT history
LF52 SEY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,915 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 127,915 mi
- At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,200 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 SEY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 SEY was last recorded at 127,915 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 127,912 miles · 3 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,200 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 127,915 miles
- 2021 – 125,278 miles
- 2020 – 121,934 miles
- 2019 – 117,259 miles
- 2018 – 113,174 miles
- 2017 – 108,711 miles
- 2016 – 104,291 miles
- 2015 – 99,150 miles
- 2014 – 90,605 miles
- 2013 – 83,969 miles
- 2012 – 77,452 miles
- 2011 – 74,075 miles
- 2010 – 69,045 miles
- 2009 – 65,168 miles
- 2008 – 59,527 miles
- 2006 – 52,050 miles
- 2005 – 39,722 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
N/s/r wheel arch corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,915 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 127,915 miles
- Test number
- 494325913884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,912 miles (+2,634)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,912 miles
- Test number
- 719539133023
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass125,278 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 125,278 miles
- Test number
- 253790095651
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryN/s/r wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail125,278 miles (+3,344)4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,278 miles
- Test number
- 746366663892
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryN/s/r wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass121,934 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 121,934 miles
- Test number
- 441331817772
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail121,934 miles (+4,675)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,934 miles
- Test number
- 372666796213
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,259 miles (+4,085)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 117,259 miles
- Test number
- 776247386651
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass113,174 miles (+4,463)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 113,174 miles
- Test number
- 728700572635
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,711 miles (+4,420)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 108,711 miles
- Test number
- 141595107678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,291 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 104,291 miles
- Test number
- 727394561400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,290 miles (+5,140)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,290 miles
- Test number
- 144971002004
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,150 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 99,150 miles
- Test number
- 845375895192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail99,150 miles (+8,545)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,150 miles
- Test number
- 949485395101
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,605 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 90,605 miles
- Test number
- 436627274162
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail90,605 miles (+6,636)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,605 miles
- Test number
- 605947874123
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,969 miles (+6,517)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 83,969 miles
- Test number
- 235792863100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEng.cooling fan operation noisy
Pass77,452 miles (+3,377)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 77,452 miles
- Test number
- 328584162160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,075 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,075 miles
- Test number
- 258938551118
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Pass74,075 miles (+5,030)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 74,075 miles
- Test number
- 869698851125
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Pass69,045 miles (+3,877)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 69,045 miles
- Test number
- 573300200240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,168 miles (+5,641)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 65,168 miles
- Test number
- 653716319030
- 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)
Pass59,527 miles (+7,477)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 59,527 miles
- Test number
- 390469228001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,050 miles (+12,328)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 52,050 miles
- Test number
- 123479546285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,722 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 39,722 miles
- Test number
- 914761695219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 SEY
- Does LF52 SEY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 SEY expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 SEY?
- The MOT on LF52 SEY expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 SEY done?
- LF52 SEY was recorded at 127,915 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 5,200 miles a year.
- Has LF52 SEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 SEY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LF52 SEY 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 SEY find?
- LF52 SEY passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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