
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc
LM52 ALUMOT history
LM52 ALU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,543 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 84,543 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 21 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 3,223 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 ALU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 13 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 ALU was last recorded at 84,543 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 1,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 82,959 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,584 miles
- Average per year
- 3,223 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,543 miles
- 2024 – 82,959 miles
- 2023 – 81,776 miles
- 2022 – 81,152 miles
- 2021 – 79,988 miles
- 2020 – 79,341 miles
- 2019 – 78,134 miles
- 2018 – 75,982 miles
- 2017 – 73,939 miles
- 2016 – 70,992 miles
- 2015 – 67,165 miles
- 2014 – 63,107 miles
- 2013 – 58,400 miles
- 2012 – 49,628 miles
- 2011 – 45,136 miles
- 2010 – 40,092 miles
- 2009 – 38,761 miles
- 2008 – 36,768 miles
- 2007 – 32,931 miles
- 2006 – 26,540 miles
- 2005 – 20,235 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear OUTER SILL / WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Gearbox oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,543 miles (+1,584)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 84,543 miles
- Test number
- 494810615578
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,959 miles (+1,183)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 82,959 miles
- Test number
- 610242535954
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,776 miles (+624)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 81,776 miles
- Test number
- 139064182062
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear OUTER SILL / WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,152 miles (+1,164)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 81,152 miles
- Test number
- 171292127268
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear OUTER SILL / WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass79,988 miles (+647)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 79,988 miles
- Test number
- 383583744999
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x Lower Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x Thrust Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2x (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded 2x (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,341 miles (+1,207)1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 79,341 miles
- Test number
- 870395880172
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass78,134 miles (+2,152)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 78,134 miles
- Test number
- 868714323617
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray ~& plastic sill covers fitted
Pass75,982 miles (+2,043)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 75,982 miles
- Test number
- 152538461764
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
- AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure
Pass73,939 miles (+2,947)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 73,939 miles
- Test number
- 671459947109
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
- AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure
Pass70,992 miles (+3,827)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 70,992 miles
- Test number
- 514148865028
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly wearing outer edge
- AdvisoryUnder tray & plastic sill covers fitted
Pass67,165 miles (+4,058)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 67,165 miles
- Test number
- 968893126532
- AdvisoryUnder tray & plastic sill covers fitted
Pass63,107 miles (+4,707)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 63,107 miles
- Test number
- 208248134336
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted
Pass58,400 miles (+8,772)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 58,400 miles
- Test number
- 298446523342
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted
Pass49,628 miles (+4,492)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 49,628 miles
- Test number
- 105156822363
- NoteOffside rear tyre slight cracking on outter wall
Pass45,136 miles (+5,044)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 45,136 miles
- Test number
- 328622221310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,092 miles (+1,331)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 40,092 miles
- Test number
- 221188420350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,761 miles (+1,993)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 38,761 miles
- Test number
- 840764249392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,768 miles (+3,837)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 36,768 miles
- Test number
- 831567548386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,931 miles (+6,391)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 32,931 miles
- Test number
- 211519637317
- NoteFull underbody trays fitted - unable fully check some prescribed areas & brake pipes
Pass26,540 miles (+6,305)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 26,540 miles
- Test number
- 820507746386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,235 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 20,235 miles
- Test number
- 871208845333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 ALU
- Does LM52 ALU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 ALU is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 ALU?
- The MOT on LM52 ALU is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 ALU done?
- LM52 ALU was recorded at 84,543 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,223 miles a year.
- Has LM52 ALU ever failed its MOT?
- No. LM52 ALU has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on LM52 ALU 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 LM52 ALU find?
- LM52 ALU passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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