Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc
LM52 EKNMOT history
LM52 EKN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,897 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 111,897 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,776 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 EKN
- 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
- 31 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 EKN was last recorded at 111,897 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,406 miles · 3 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 491 miles
- Average per year
- 4,776 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,897 miles
- 2025 – 111,406 miles
- 2024 – 109,905 miles
- 2023 – 108,376 miles
- 2022 – 107,420 miles
- 2021 – 107,052 miles
- 2019 – 106,020 miles
- 2018 – 99,086 miles
- 2017 – 95,453 miles
- 2016 – 91,425 miles
- 2015 – 87,564 miles
- 2014 – 81,907 miles
- 2013 – 71,227 miles
- 2012 – 63,011 miles
- 2011 – 54,102 miles
- 2009 – 44,687 miles
- 2008 – 36,958 miles
- 2007 – 29,324 miles
- 2005 – 15,805 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,897 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,897 miles (+491)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 111,897 miles
- Test number
- 188926107659
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass111,406 miles (+1,501)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 111,406 miles
- Test number
- 364159099512
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,905 miles (+1,529)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 109,905 miles
- Test number
- 253869813030
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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))
Pass108,376 miles (+956)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 108,376 miles
- Test number
- 441658396486
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass107,420 miles (+368)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 107,420 miles
- Test number
- 887011346240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass107,052 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 107,052 miles
- Test number
- 824086175676
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Fail107,052 miles (+1,032)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,052 miles
- Test number
- 549838689176
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,020 miles (+6,934)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 106,020 miles
- Test number
- 436607090689
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,086 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 99,086 miles
- Test number
- 587903802952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,086 miles (+3,633)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,086 miles
- Test number
- 846491501657
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass95,453 miles (+4,028)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 95,453 miles
- Test number
- 847638446101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,425 miles (+3,861)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 91,425 miles
- Test number
- 135900099729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 87,564 miles
- Test number
- 229692995461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,564 miles (+5,657)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,564 miles
- Test number
- 366132495142
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass81,907 miles (+2,443)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 81,907 miles
- Test number
- 958956304241
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass79,464 miles (+8,237)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 79,464 miles
- Test number
- 765322034075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,227 miles (+8,216)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 71,227 miles
- Test number
- 366623633097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,011 miles (+8,909)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 63,011 miles
- Test number
- 427505932047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,102 miles (+9,415)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 54,102 miles
- Test number
- 238272921040
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass44,687 miles (+7,729)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 44,687 miles
- Test number
- 533839739383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,958 miles (+7,634)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 36,958 miles
- Test number
- 461437448423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,324 miles (+5,449)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 29,324 miles
- Test number
- 104384577207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,875 miles (+8,070)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 23,875 miles
- Test number
- 703665107098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 15,805 miles
- Test number
- 871534465311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 EKN
- Does LM52 EKN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 EKN is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 EKN?
- The MOT on LM52 EKN is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 EKN done?
- LM52 EKN was recorded at 111,897 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,776 miles a year.
- Has LM52 EKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 EKN has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LM52 EKN 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 EKN find?
- LM52 EKN passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 8 more.
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