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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LF52 WVCMOT history

LF52 WVC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 51,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LF52 WVC black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
51,717 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 WVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 WVC was last recorded at 51,717 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,112 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
605 miles
Average per year
2,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,717 miles
  • 2025 – 51,112 miles
  • 2024 – 50,808 miles
  • 2023 – 50,164 miles
  • 2022 – 49,435 miles
  • 2021 – 48,797 miles
  • 2019 – 47,628 miles
  • 2018 – 46,324 miles
  • 2017 – 45,195 miles
  • 2015 – 44,032 miles
  • 2014 – 38,424 miles
  • 2013 – 33,864 miles
  • 2012 – 29,329 miles
  • 2011 – 24,037 miles
  • 2010 – 19,230 miles
  • 2009 – 14,704 miles
  • 2008 – 9,649 miles
  • 2007 – 7,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,717 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,717 miles (+605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    51,717 miles
    Test number
    848561393584
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass51,112 miles (+304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    51,112 miles
    Test number
    581311848209
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass50,808 miles (+644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,808 miles
    Test number
    452197933649
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass50,164 miles (+729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,164 miles
    Test number
    946601363482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded and wing damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass49,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    49,435 miles
    Test number
    980109827514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,435 miles (+638)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,435 miles
    Test number
    206919469790
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass48,797 miles (+1,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,797 miles
    Test number
    151730092321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass47,628 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,628 miles
    Test number
    483944545961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,324 miles
    Test number
    832528761574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,324 miles (+1,129)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,324 miles
    Test number
    401389199725
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass45,195 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,195 miles
    Test number
    257026218243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,032 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,032 miles
    Test number
    345910226334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,424 miles (+4,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,424 miles
    Test number
    508935974150
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass33,864 miles (+4,535)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,864 miles
    Test number
    628618873106
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass29,329 miles (+5,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,329 miles
    Test number
    449478072148
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass24,037 miles (+4,807)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,037 miles
    Test number
    448343671105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,230 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,230 miles
    Test number
    472795870180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,704 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,704 miles
    Test number
    111967279168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,610 miles (+3,961)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,610 miles
    Test number
    860499719151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,649 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    9,649 miles
    Test number
    620572228091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    7,212 miles
    Test number
    132133227431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 WVC

Does LF52 WVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 WVC is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 WVC?
The MOT on LF52 WVC is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 WVC done?
LF52 WVC was recorded at 51,717 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 2,327 miles a year.
Has LF52 WVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 WVC has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 WVC 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 WVC find?
LF52 WVC passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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