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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LM02 PFAMOT history

LM02 PFA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

LM02 PFA blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
99,390 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM02 PFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM02 PFA was last recorded at 99,390 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2010: 44,551 miles, lower than 55,144 miles on 30 Jan 2009.

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
98,866 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
524 miles
Average per year
4,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,390 miles
  • 2023 – 98,866 miles
  • 2022 – 98,483 miles
  • 2020 – 97,291 miles
  • 2019 – 93,035 miles
  • 2018 – 85,163 miles
  • 2017 – 76,375 miles
  • 2016 – 69,667 miles
  • 2015 – 64,389 miles
  • 2014 – 61,620 miles
  • 2013 – 57,196 miles
  • 2012 – 52,529 miles
  • 2011 – 48,947 miles
  • 2010 – 44,551 miles
  • 2009 – 55,144 miles
  • 2008 – 34,696 miles
  • 2007 – 29,499 miles
  • 2006 – 23,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,390 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,390 miles (+524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,390 miles
    Test number
    120809942177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass98,866 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,866 miles
    Test number
    503569684363
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail98,866 miles (+383)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,866 miles
    Test number
    179549595512
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass98,483 miles (+1,192)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,483 miles
    Test number
    831638448311
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass97,291 miles (+4,256)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,291 miles
    Test number
    620266059622
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,035 miles (+7,872)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    193020733642
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    455970200673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail85,163 miles (+8,788)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    267142716785
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass76,375 miles (+6,708)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,375 miles
    Test number
    500440497386
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on

  10. Pass69,667 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,667 miles
    Test number
    627672188906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning lamp on

  11. Fail69,667 miles (+5,278)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,667 miles
    Test number
    493465785292
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning lamp on

  12. Fail64,389 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,389 miles
    Test number
    269226655041
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine lamp on

  13. Pass64,389 miles (+2,769)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,389 miles
    Test number
    965206455091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine lamp on

  14. Fail61,620 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,620 miles
    Test number
    219532764087
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass61,620 miles (+4,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,620 miles
    Test number
    707152864008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass57,196 miles (+4,667)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,196 miles
    Test number
    949455443021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine light on

  17. Pass52,529 miles (+3,582)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,529 miles
    Test number
    739477442021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass48,947 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,947 miles
    Test number
    558508141030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail48,947 miles (+4,396)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,947 miles
    Test number
    238748541079
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass44,551 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,551 miles
    Test number
    222152620088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail44,551 miles (-10,593)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,551 miles
    Test number
    762302020037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail55,144 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,144 miles
    Test number
    131070439020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass55,144 miles (+20,448)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,144 miles
    Test number
    864660839099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,696 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,696 miles
    Test number
    813583048059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,499 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,499 miles
    Test number
    193424747469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    23,277 miles
    Test number
    912415026080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM02 PFA

Does LM02 PFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM02 PFA expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM02 PFA?
The MOT on LM02 PFA expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM02 PFA done?
LM02 PFA was recorded at 99,390 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 4,225 miles a year.
Has LM02 PFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM02 PFA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM02 PFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM02 PFA find?
LM02 PFA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 1 more.

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