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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LL52 EAFMOT history

LL52 EAF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2025.

LL52 EAF silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2026
Mileage
156,141 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 EAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 EAF was last recorded at 156,141 miles on 4 Jan 2025, 413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2007: 23,774 miles, lower than 51,512 miles on 1 Feb 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
155,728 miles · 7 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
413 miles
Average per year
5,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,141 miles
  • 2023 – 155,728 miles
  • 2022 – 155,220 miles
  • 2021 – 154,709 miles
  • 2020 – 154,377 miles
  • 2019 – 153,204 miles
  • 2018 – 150,919 miles
  • 2017 – 146,020 miles
  • 2016 – 140,364 miles
  • 2015 – 132,511 miles
  • 2014 – 126,630 miles
  • 2013 – 113,792 miles
  • 2012 – 98,182 miles
  • 2011 – 89,627 miles
  • 2010 – 78,419 miles
  • 2009 – 72,264 miles
  • 2008 – 65,459 miles
  • 2007 – 23,774 miles
  • 2006 – 51,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,141 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Indicator switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,141 miles (+413)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,141 miles
    Test number
    467412901415
    • AdvisoryFront Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass155,728 miles (+508)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,728 miles
    Test number
    376682147129
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass155,220 miles (+511)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,220 miles
    Test number
    543333054242
    • MinorCentral Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass154,709 miles (+332)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,709 miles
    Test number
    365786908833
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipstone (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass154,377 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    154,377 miles
    Test number
    241637061558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,204 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,204 miles
    Test number
    453144640146
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail153,202 miles (+2,283)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,202 miles
    Test number
    226895779858
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,919 miles (+4,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    150,919 miles
    Test number
    339437620416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass146,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    146,020 miles
    Test number
    111666570395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,020 miles (+5,656)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,020 miles
    Test number
    533327327436
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass140,364 miles (+7,853)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,364 miles
    Test number
    335998850163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,511 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,511 miles
    Test number
    175350495122
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight blowing rear exhaust box

  13. Pass132,511 miles (+5,881)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    132,511 miles
    Test number
    868720295139
    • NoteSlight blowing rear exhaust box

  14. Pass126,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    126,630 miles
    Test number
    987332664068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,630 miles (+12,838)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,630 miles
    Test number
    925517754036
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteOff side door mirror glass slihgt deteriorated

  16. Pass113,792 miles (+15,610)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    113,792 miles
    Test number
    827088433085
    • NoteFront n/plate slight deteriorated
    • NoteRear exhaust box slight deteriorated

  17. Pass98,182 miles (+8,555)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    98,182 miles
    Test number
    735309532009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,627 miles (+11,208)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,627 miles
    Test number
    817622541059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,419 miles (+6,155)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,419 miles
    Test number
    593330640070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,264 miles (+6,805)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,264 miles
    Test number
    134603529034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,459 miles (+41,685)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,459 miles
    Test number
    424299228093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,774 miles (-27,738)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,774 miles
    Test number
    111256627014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    51,512 miles
    Test number
    714582636020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL52 EAF

Does LL52 EAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL52 EAF expired on 3 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL52 EAF?
The MOT on LL52 EAF expired on 3 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL52 EAF done?
LL52 EAF was recorded at 156,141 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2025, an average of 5,529 miles a year.
Has LL52 EAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 EAF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LL52 EAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL52 EAF find?
LL52 EAF passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2025 with 6 advisories: front air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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