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Orange · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

LF52 VWUMOT history

LF52 VWU is an orange diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

LF52 VWU orange Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
124,439 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VWU was last recorded at 124,439 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 10,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,460 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
10,979 miles
Average per year
5,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,439 miles
  • 2020 – 113,460 miles
  • 2019 – 103,687 miles
  • 2018 – 91,939 miles
  • 2017 – 88,511 miles
  • 2016 – 85,547 miles
  • 2015 – 82,094 miles
  • 2014 – 77,959 miles
  • 2013 – 73,455 miles
  • 2012 – 68,347 miles
  • 2011 – 64,738 miles
  • 2010 – 60,720 miles
  • 2009 – 53,648 miles
  • 2008 – 46,371 miles
  • 2007 – 40,610 miles
  • 2006 – 34,135 miles
  • 2005 – 27,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,439 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside accidental damaged but no sharp edges

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,439 miles (+10,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,439 miles
    Test number
    667042761841
    • AdvisoryOffside accidental damaged but no sharp edges

  2. Pass113,460 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,460 miles
    Test number
    749486973889
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail113,460 miles (+9,773)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,460 miles
    Test number
    171653571783
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,687 miles (+11,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,687 miles
    Test number
    891370729745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass91,939 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,939 miles
    Test number
    423162302360
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail91,935 miles (+3,424)3 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,935 miles
    Test number
    869587101580
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  7. Pass88,511 miles (+168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,511 miles
    Test number
    898322394899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  8. Fail88,343 miles (+2,796)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,343 miles
    Test number
    673001535903
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  9. Pass85,547 miles (+3,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,547 miles
    Test number
    862731385834
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass82,094 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,094 miles
    Test number
    666309321985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail82,094 miles (+4,135)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,094 miles
    Test number
    946764999746
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass77,959 miles (+4,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,959 miles
    Test number
    309694724471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass73,455 miles (+5,108)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,455 miles
    Test number
    219120923250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,347 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,347 miles
    Test number
    826980422234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,738 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,738 miles
    Test number
    219570621289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,720 miles (+7,072)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,720 miles
    Test number
    340478410441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,648 miles (+7,277)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,648 miles
    Test number
    133523929250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,371 miles (+5,761)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,371 miles
    Test number
    494889518282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,610 miles (+6,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,610 miles
    Test number
    961319817250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass34,135 miles (+6,318)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,135 miles
    Test number
    804541426260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    27,817 miles
    Test number
    611721335227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VWU

Does LF52 VWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VWU expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VWU?
The MOT on LF52 VWU expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VWU done?
LF52 VWU was recorded at 124,439 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 5,898 miles a year.
Has LF52 VWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VWU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LF52 VWU 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 VWU find?
LF52 VWU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: offside accidental damaged but no sharp edges.

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