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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LF52 SFVMOT history

LF52 SFV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 36,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

LF52 SFV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
36,959 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 SFV
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 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 SFV was last recorded at 36,959 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 4,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,743 miles · 26 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,216 miles
Average per year
1,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,959 miles
  • 2024 – 32,743 miles
  • 2023 – 31,557 miles
  • 2022 – 31,068 miles
  • 2021 – 30,529 miles
  • 2020 – 29,903 miles
  • 2019 – 29,214 miles
  • 2018 – 28,289 miles
  • 2017 – 27,255 miles
  • 2016 – 26,346 miles
  • 2015 – 25,484 miles
  • 2014 – 24,309 miles
  • 2013 – 23,225 miles
  • 2012 – 22,132 miles
  • 2011 – 20,898 miles
  • 2010 – 19,522 miles
  • 2009 – 18,181 miles
  • 2008 – 16,515 miles
  • 2007 – 14,618 miles
  • 2006 – 11,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,959 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Up to brake flex corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (195/65x15)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,959 miles (+4,216)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    36,959 miles
    Test number
    281637960772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass32,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    32,743 miles
    Test number
    965557292767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail32,742 miles (+1,185)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,742 miles
    Test number
    699678741513
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass31,557 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    31,557 miles
    Test number
    256772213645
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Up to brake flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail31,557 miles (+489)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,557 miles
    Test number
    990089353158
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Up to brake flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass31,068 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    31,068 miles
    Test number
    433037265191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,529 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    30,529 miles
    Test number
    786911874894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,903 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,903 miles
    Test number
    585222285618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,214 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    29,214 miles
    Test number
    720964578309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,289 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    28,289 miles
    Test number
    356214083033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (195/65x15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Fail28,280 miles (+1,025)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,280 miles
    Test number
    404038729926
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (195/65x15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass27,255 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    27,255 miles
    Test number
    164609616241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail27,246 miles (+900)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,246 miles
    Test number
    157818334732
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass26,346 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,346 miles
    Test number
    311160886848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,484 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,484 miles
    Test number
    860903658193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,309 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,309 miles
    Test number
    975047724214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,225 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,225 miles
    Test number
    229406423204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,132 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,132 miles
    Test number
    386936612213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,898 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,898 miles
    Test number
    429713821289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,522 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    19,522 miles
    Test number
    391532920486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,181 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    18,181 miles
    Test number
    422773129263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,515 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    16,515 miles
    Test number
    304314828430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,618 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    14,618 miles
    Test number
    292792027240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    11,720 miles
    Test number
    371215646076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 SFV

Does LF52 SFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 SFV is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 SFV?
The MOT on LF52 SFV is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 SFV done?
LF52 SFV was recorded at 36,959 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 1,269 miles a year.
Has LF52 SFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 SFV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 SFV 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 SFV find?
LF52 SFV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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