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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

LF52 VXLMOT history

LF52 VXL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.

LF52 VXL blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2025
Mileage
94,093 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VXL was last recorded at 94,093 miles on 25 Sept 2024, 5,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2006: 27,303 miles, lower than 27,884 miles on 24 Aug 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,118 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5,975 miles
Average per year
3,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,093 miles
  • 2023 – 88,118 miles
  • 2022 – 85,942 miles
  • 2021 – 82,831 miles
  • 2020 – 80,442 miles
  • 2019 – 77,883 miles
  • 2018 – 72,973 miles
  • 2017 – 67,164 miles
  • 2016 – 64,996 miles
  • 2015 – 63,501 miles
  • 2014 – 62,216 miles
  • 2013 – 60,096 miles
  • 2012 – 58,237 miles
  • 2011 – 56,784 miles
  • 2010 – 52,043 miles
  • 2009 – 47,441 miles
  • 2008 – 42,163 miles
  • 2007 – 33,405 miles
  • 2006 – 27,303 miles
  • 2005 – 21,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,093 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

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 Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,093 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,093 miles
    Test number
    157920211958
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  2. Fail94,093 miles (+5,975)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,093 miles
    Test number
    861265616609
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  3. Pass88,118 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,118 miles
    Test number
    948496417378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,942 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,942 miles
    Test number
    762688729137
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail85,942 miles (+3,111)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,942 miles
    Test number
    825010274304
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass82,831 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,831 miles
    Test number
    465843339843
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail82,831 miles (+2,389)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,831 miles
    Test number
    810423232872
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass80,442 miles (+2,559)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,442 miles
    Test number
    710298201149
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass77,883 miles (+4,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,883 miles
    Test number
    962752686733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass72,973 miles (+5,809)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,973 miles
    Test number
    469878899116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,164 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,164 miles
    Test number
    989676182691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,996 miles (+1,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,996 miles
    Test number
    246269434480
    • AdvisoryExhaust rattle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass63,501 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,501 miles
    Test number
    435946978533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,216 miles
    Test number
    218782854225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  15. Fail62,216 miles (+2,120)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,216 miles
    Test number
    207181554227
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  16. Pass60,096 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,096 miles
    Test number
    665338643246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,237 miles
    Test number
    375171472418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,237 miles (+1,453)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,237 miles
    Test number
    187711972272
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass56,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,784 miles
    Test number
    796348471207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,784 miles (+4,741)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,784 miles
    Test number
    815537371286
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass52,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,043 miles
    Test number
    100178230226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,043 miles (+4,602)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,043 miles
    Test number
    751288230253
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass47,441 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,441 miles
    Test number
    784438939249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,163 miles (+8,758)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,163 miles
    Test number
    364423238425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,405 miles (+6,102)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,405 miles
    Test number
    330010947490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,303 miles (-581)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,303 miles
    Test number
    214648136270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,884 miles (+6,181)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,884 miles
    Test number
    351216836441
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass21,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    21,703 miles
    Test number
    150280155285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,703 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,703 miles
    Test number
    703260155263
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about LF52 VXL

Does LF52 VXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VXL expired on 4 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VXL?
The MOT on LF52 VXL expired on 4 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VXL done?
LF52 VXL was recorded at 94,093 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 3,800 miles a year.
Has LF52 VXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VXL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 VXL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 VXL find?
LF52 VXL passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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