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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LM02 PSUMOT history

LM02 PSU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 96,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LM02 PSU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,196 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM02 PSU
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
20 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM02 PSU was last recorded at 96,196 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,424 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,772 miles
Average per year
3,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,196 miles
  • 2024 – 93,424 miles
  • 2023 – 90,024 miles
  • 2022 – 86,373 miles
  • 2021 – 82,647 miles
  • 2020 – 78,796 miles
  • 2019 – 76,030 miles
  • 2017 – 73,118 miles
  • 2016 – 71,579 miles
  • 2015 – 70,828 miles
  • 2014 – 67,579 miles
  • 2013 – 65,591 miles
  • 2012 – 63,503 miles
  • 2011 – 58,459 miles
  • 2010 – 54,430 miles
  • 2009 – 51,377 miles
  • 2007 – 45,318 miles
  • 2006 – 37,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,196 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEml light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rubber doughnut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,196 miles (+2,772)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,196 miles
    Test number
    593909218190
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  2. Pass93,424 miles (+3,400)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,424 miles
    Test number
    369171597903
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass90,024 miles (+46)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,024 miles
    Test number
    352966123539
    • AdvisoryEML light on indicating a fault but vehicle too old to fail
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rubber doughnut (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail89,978 miles (+3,605)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,978 miles
    Test number
    125860113397
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray full of water
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rubber doughnut (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,373 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,373 miles
    Test number
    712066452010
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail86,344 miles (+3,697)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,344 miles
    Test number
    201481780335
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass82,647 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,647 miles
    Test number
    543249956676
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear hangar broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail82,620 miles (+3,824)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,620 miles
    Test number
    104562305886
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear hangar broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass78,796 miles (+110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,796 miles
    Test number
    477907511575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust support bracket broken but exhaust still supported
    • AdvisoryHandbrake pedal travel near limits

  10. Fail78,686 miles (+2,656)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,686 miles
    Test number
    934571356931
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror loose
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check underside and outer sills of vehicle due to plastic coverings
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes weak,perished

  11. Pass76,030 miles (+171)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,030 miles
    Test number
    124366967855
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose has been repaired (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

  12. Fail75,859 miles (+2,741)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,859 miles
    Test number
    290222109838
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has excessive travel

  13. Pass73,118 miles (+1,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,118 miles
    Test number
    975658911500
    • AdvisoryManagement light on

  14. Pass71,579 miles (+751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,579 miles
    Test number
    267433486988
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass70,828 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,828 miles
    Test number
    205310495706
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail70,820 miles (+3,241)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,820 miles
    Test number
    277199085684
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass67,579 miles (+1,988)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,579 miles
    Test number
    366302934389
    • NoteEcu light on

  18. Pass65,591 miles (+2,088)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,591 miles
    Test number
    755336223202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCenter exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported ok

  19. Pass63,503 miles (+5,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,503 miles
    Test number
    365635512495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass58,459 miles (+44)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,459 miles
    Test number
    157908281038
    • NoteHandbrake light on , EML ON , parking brake long travel ,

  21. Fail58,415 miles (+3,985)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,415 miles
    Test number
    318762681095
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteHandbrake light on , EML ON , parking brake long travel ,

  22. Pass54,430 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,430 miles
    Test number
    500061980098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,397 miles (+3,020)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,397 miles
    Test number
    814307170012
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s front outer side wall has slight bulge

  24. Pass51,377 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,377 miles
    Test number
    403795039084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail51,377 miles (+6,059)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,377 miles
    Test number
    891635139063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass45,318 miles (+8,229)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,318 miles
    Test number
    314690817320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,089 miles
    Test number
    664095906348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,089 miles (+100)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,089 miles
    Test number
    691995606333
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail36,989 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,989 miles
    Test number
    183131706381
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM02 PSU

Does LM02 PSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM02 PSU is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM02 PSU?
The MOT on LM02 PSU is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM02 PSU done?
LM02 PSU was recorded at 96,196 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,100 miles a year.
Has LM02 PSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM02 PSU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LM02 PSU 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 LM02 PSU find?
LM02 PSU passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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