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Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

LM52 EJNMOT history

LM52 EJN is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 255,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2022.

LM52 EJN black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2023
Mileage
255,807 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 EJN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 EJN was last recorded at 255,807 miles on 18 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Nov 2019: 231,430 miles, lower than 231,455 miles on 20 Nov 2019.

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
255,807 miles · 4 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 255,807 miles
  • 2021 – 247,048 miles
  • 2020 – 239,178 miles
  • 2019 – 231,430 miles
  • 2018 – 222,281 miles
  • 2017 – 212,951 miles
  • 2016 – 204,214 miles
  • 2015 – 195,587 miles
  • 2014 – 186,071 miles
  • 2013 – 176,463 miles
  • 2012 – 164,114 miles
  • 2011 – 149,183 miles
  • 2010 – 137,005 miles
  • 2009 – 121,665 miles
  • 2008 – 104,732 miles
  • 2007 – 89,096 miles
  • 2006 – 73,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,807 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    255,807 miles
    Test number
    912948514858
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail255,807 miles (+8,759)1 dangerous7 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,807 miles
    Test number
    601171633806
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass247,048 miles (+7,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    247,048 miles
    Test number
    487971139016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass239,178 miles (+7,748)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    239,178 miles
    Test number
    970726812466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass231,430 miles (-25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    231,430 miles
    Test number
    638644319321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail231,455 miles (+9,174)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,455 miles
    Test number
    127711290192
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass222,281 miles (+9,330)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    222,281 miles
    Test number
    982218201605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass212,951 miles (+8,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    212,951 miles
    Test number
    250082350157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
  9. Pass204,214 miles (+8,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    204,214 miles
    Test number
    377147604801
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass195,587 miles (+164)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    195,587 miles
    Test number
    833488733061
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Fail195,423 miles (+9,352)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,423 miles
    Test number
    438182372459
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass186,071 miles (+9,608)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    186,071 miles
    Test number
    999286744202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty and lipped
  13. Pass176,463 miles (+12,349)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    176,463 miles
    Test number
    365383463467
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass164,114 miles (+14,931)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    164,114 miles
    Test number
    375678862431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges.
    • NoteRear tyres have stone/cuts in treads.
  15. Pass149,183 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    149,183 miles
    Test number
    915325941232
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
  16. Fail149,183 miles (+12,178)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,183 miles
    Test number
    947805141278
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
  17. Pass137,005 miles (+15,340)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    137,005 miles
    Test number
    384667560245
    • NoteAdvise slight delamination of front number plate.
  18. Pass121,665 miles (+16,933)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    121,665 miles
    Test number
    364927469499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates delaminating
    • NoteLeft mirror indicator cracked
    • NotePoly v belt cracking
  19. Pass104,732 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    104,732 miles
    Test number
    352376968267
    • NoteAdvise emissions below readable value.
    • NoteAdvise front and rear number plates delaminating.
  20. Fail104,732 miles (+15,636)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,732 miles
    Test number
    674906968296
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise emissions below readable value.
    • NoteAdvise front and rear number plates delaminating.
  21. Pass89,096 miles (+16,043)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    89,096 miles
    Test number
    394458887411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to delaminate
    • NoteLeft rear tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords
  22. Pass73,053 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    73,053 miles
    Test number
    270490606370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLeft front undertray damaged

Questions about LM52 EJN

Does LM52 EJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 EJN expired on 21 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 EJN?
The MOT on LM52 EJN expired on 21 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 EJN done?
LM52 EJN was recorded at 255,807 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2022, an average of 11,379 miles a year.
Has LM52 EJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 EJN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 EJN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 EJN find?
LM52 EJN passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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