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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LF52 SOEMOT history

LF52 SOE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.

LF52 SOE black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2023
Mileage
123,644 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 SOE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 SOE was last recorded at 123,644 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 3,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,942 miles · 24 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
3,702 miles
Average per year
6,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,644 miles
  • 2021 – 119,942 miles
  • 2020 – 116,326 miles
  • 2019 – 112,637 miles
  • 2018 – 107,630 miles
  • 2017 – 101,866 miles
  • 2016 – 95,428 miles
  • 2015 – 89,325 miles
  • 2014 – 83,334 miles
  • 2013 – 77,632 miles
  • 2012 – 70,394 miles
  • 2011 – 64,343 miles
  • 2010 – 59,185 miles
  • 2009 – 54,943 miles
  • 2008 – 48,801 miles
  • 2007 – 40,011 miles
  • 2006 – 23,464 miles
  • 2005 – 22,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,644 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,644 miles (+3,702)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,644 miles
    Test number
    609878351036
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass119,942 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,942 miles
    Test number
    735574263989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail119,942 miles (+3,616)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,942 miles
    Test number
    301590986658
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,326 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,326 miles
    Test number
    933496794291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,322 miles (+3,685)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,322 miles
    Test number
    406050883721
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn cross strut bush displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass112,637 miles (+5,007)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,637 miles
    Test number
    535753945880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,630 miles (+5,764)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,630 miles
    Test number
    186273092419
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 3mm

  8. Pass101,866 miles (+6,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,866 miles
    Test number
    352595943612
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass95,428 miles (+6,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,428 miles
    Test number
    359138326132
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass89,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,325 miles
    Test number
    306763225471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,325 miles (+5,991)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,325 miles
    Test number
    686073925217
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass83,334 miles (+5,702)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,334 miles
    Test number
    786624124257
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteScreen chip,Zone A, ok at this time
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail77,632 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,632 miles
    Test number
    627695333277
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear tyres 2.5mm

  14. Pass77,632 miles (+7,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,632 miles
    Test number
    775555133216
    • NoteRear tyres 2.5mm

  15. Pass70,394 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,394 miles
    Test number
    669985072172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,343 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,343 miles
    Test number
    156351281114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,185 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,185 miles
    Test number
    820711090170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,943 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,943 miles
    Test number
    671830299164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,942 miles (+6,141)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,942 miles
    Test number
    283719889195
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass48,801 miles (+8,790)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,801 miles
    Test number
    103372988122
    • NoteBrake disks all round have slight surface rust
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread getting low on outer edge

  21. Pass40,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,011 miles
    Test number
    274784577452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,011 miles (+16,547)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,011 miles
    Test number
    860614577103
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass23,464 miles (+1,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,464 miles
    Test number
    554477486008
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass22,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    22,245 miles
    Test number
    732747085230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF52 SOE

Does LF52 SOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 SOE expired on 23 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 SOE?
The MOT on LF52 SOE expired on 23 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 SOE done?
LF52 SOE was recorded at 123,644 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 6,023 miles a year.
Has LF52 SOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 SOE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 SOE 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 SOE find?
LF52 SOE passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with 5 advisories: central rear coil spring corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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