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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LF52 SFNMOT history

LF52 SFN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 68,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

LF52 SFN silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
68,359 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 SFN
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
12 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 SFN was last recorded at 68,359 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 2,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,140 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,219 miles
Average per year
2,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,359 miles
  • 2024 – 66,140 miles
  • 2023 – 64,646 miles
  • 2022 – 63,376 miles
  • 2021 – 62,009 miles
  • 2020 – 61,385 miles
  • 2019 – 60,265 miles
  • 2018 – 58,099 miles
  • 2017 – 54,903 miles
  • 2016 – 52,848 miles
  • 2015 – 50,341 miles
  • 2014 – 47,599 miles
  • 2013 – 44,794 miles
  • 2012 – 41,519 miles
  • 2011 – 38,061 miles
  • 2010 – 34,867 miles
  • 2009 – 29,595 miles
  • 2008 – 25,066 miles
  • 2007 – 22,051 miles
  • 2006 – 18,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,359 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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,359 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    68,359 miles
    Test number
    930125385774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,140 miles (+1,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,140 miles
    Test number
    510216368248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass64,646 miles (+1,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,646 miles
    Test number
    559703827512
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass63,376 miles (+1,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    702186861214
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass62,009 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,009 miles
    Test number
    275760231539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,385 miles (+1,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,385 miles
    Test number
    668620096838
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake only just met minimum requirements 17% advise attention
  7. Pass60,265 miles (+2,166)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,265 miles
    Test number
    465027069788
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box heat shield loose and mounting points corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil on rear differential
  8. Pass58,099 miles (+3,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,099 miles
    Test number
    525394126865
    • AdvisoryMain feed to nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryMain feed to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear differential slight misting of oil
  9. Pass54,903 miles (+2,055)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,903 miles
    Test number
    571166418454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear differential
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion on rear sub frame
    • AdvisoryVarious under body panels fitted (from factory) preventing full inspection of brake/fuel lines and prescribed areas
  10. Pass52,848 miles (+2,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,848 miles
    Test number
    142021470658
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main feed to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main feed to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight oil on rear differential
  11. Pass50,341 miles (+2,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,341 miles
    Test number
    844165737713
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Main feed to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Main feed to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer wheel arch corroded but not holed
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on rear diff.
  12. Pass47,599 miles (+2,805)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,599 miles
    Test number
    176540104358
    • NoteSlight oil leak on rear differential
    • NoteSlight corrosion nearside rear outer wheel arch
  13. Pass44,794 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,794 miles
    Test number
    826657693266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,519 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,519 miles
    Test number
    625439992247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,061 miles (+3,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,061 miles
    Test number
    156150801353
    • 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)
  16. Pass34,867 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,867 miles
    Test number
    203949700327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,827 miles (+5,232)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,827 miles
    Test number
    613912000310
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  18. Pass29,595 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,595 miles
    Test number
    564329909377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,066 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,066 miles
    Test number
    452381518421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,051 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    22,051 miles
    Test number
    222075907370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,421 miles
    Test number
    734132516347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LF52 SFN

Does LF52 SFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 SFN is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 SFN?
The MOT on LF52 SFN is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 SFN done?
LF52 SFN was recorded at 68,359 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 2,637 miles a year.
Has LF52 SFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 SFN has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2010.
Has the mileage on LF52 SFN 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 SFN find?
LF52 SFN passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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