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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.

LF52 SEY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass127,915 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass127,915 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,915 miles
    Test number
    494325913884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass108,711 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,711 miles
    Test number
    141595107678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,291 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,291 miles
    Test number
    727394561400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. Pass77,452 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,452 miles
    Test number
    328584162160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Pass69,045 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,045 miles
    Test number
    573300200240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass59,527 miles (+7,477)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,527 miles
    Test number
    390469228001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,050 miles (+12,328)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,050 miles
    Test number
    123479546285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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