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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LF52 VXDMOT history

LF52 VXD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 54,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LF52 VXD silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
54,770 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VXD
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 valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VXD was last recorded at 54,770 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,740 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,030 miles
Average per year
1,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,770 miles
  • 2025 – 53,740 miles
  • 2024 – 52,447 miles
  • 2023 – 51,479 miles
  • 2022 – 50,334 miles
  • 2021 – 48,485 miles
  • 2020 – 46,742 miles
  • 2019 – 45,200 miles
  • 2018 – 44,461 miles
  • 2017 – 43,145 miles
  • 2016 – 41,425 miles
  • 2015 – 39,270 miles
  • 2014 – 36,882 miles
  • 2013 – 35,542 miles
  • 2012 – 33,216 miles
  • 2011 – 31,153 miles
  • 2010 – 29,214 miles
  • 2008 – 26,105 miles
  • 2007 – 22,924 miles
  • 2006 – 20,600 miles
  • 2005 – 17,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,770 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.

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,770 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    54,770 miles
    Test number
    392032176151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,740 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    221104151070
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail53,740 miles (+1,293)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    743779909986
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass52,447 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    52,447 miles
    Test number
    487314266685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail52,447 miles (+968)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,447 miles
    Test number
    270090769196
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass51,479 miles (+1,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    51,479 miles
    Test number
    992785530752
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass50,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    50,334 miles
    Test number
    948736288162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail50,334 miles (+1,849)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,334 miles
    Test number
    911113707039
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  9. Pass48,485 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,485 miles
    Test number
    200204112671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,479 miles (+1,737)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,479 miles
    Test number
    254672836980
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated Both (1.1.14 (b))
  11. Pass46,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,742 miles
    Test number
    994671429704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,742 miles (+1,542)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,742 miles
    Test number
    472069897578
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
  13. Pass45,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,200 miles
    Test number
    801322866026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,200 miles (+739)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,200 miles
    Test number
    624567629155
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  15. Pass44,461 miles (+1,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,461 miles
    Test number
    881975476371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass43,145 miles (+1,720)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,145 miles
    Test number
    862372304096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,425 miles (+2,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,425 miles
    Test number
    626315577149
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass39,270 miles (+2,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,270 miles
    Test number
    286450135095
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass36,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,882 miles
    Test number
    399091424087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail36,880 miles (+1,338)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,880 miles
    Test number
    895381424031
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass35,542 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,542 miles
    Test number
    756549203090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,216 miles (+2,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,216 miles
    Test number
    308826212080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  23. Pass31,153 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,153 miles
    Test number
    189057611448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,088 miles (+1,874)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,088 miles
    Test number
    185831811484
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  25. Pass29,214 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,214 miles
    Test number
    981324410042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,105 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,105 miles
    Test number
    112074148318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,924 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,924 miles
    Test number
    663770247307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,600 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,600 miles
    Test number
    263988776268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    17,763 miles
    Test number
    973682875214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VXD

Does LF52 VXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 VXD is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VXD?
The MOT on LF52 VXD is valid until 20 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 VXD done?
LF52 VXD was recorded at 54,770 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 1,822 miles a year.
Has LF52 VXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VXD has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 VXD 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 VXD find?
LF52 VXD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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