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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LM52 ELOMOT history

LM52 ELO is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 105,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2023.

LM52 ELO grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2024
Mileage
105,872 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 ELO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 ELO was last recorded at 105,872 miles on 15 Jul 2023, 6,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,131 miles · 18 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
6,741 miles
Average per year
5,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,872 miles
  • 2022 – 99,131 miles
  • 2021 – 90,984 miles
  • 2020 – 82,603 miles
  • 2019 – 74,370 miles
  • 2018 – 64,509 miles
  • 2017 – 57,467 miles
  • 2016 – 53,229 miles
  • 2015 – 48,696 miles
  • 2014 – 44,501 miles
  • 2013 – 39,843 miles
  • 2012 – 34,072 miles
  • 2011 – 27,779 miles
  • 2010 – 19,481 miles
  • 2009 – 14,687 miles
  • 2008 – 11,580 miles
  • 2007 – 9,376 miles
  • 2006 – 5,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,872 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,872 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,872 miles
    Test number
    690163954524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail105,872 miles (+6,741)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,872 miles
    Test number
    406310523954
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass99,131 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,131 miles
    Test number
    895757247886
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail99,131 miles (+8,147)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,131 miles
    Test number
    722297110504
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass90,984 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,984 miles
    Test number
    978735012347
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail90,984 miles (+1,143)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,984 miles
    Test number
    251929721587
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass89,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,841 miles
    Test number
    575935044228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,841 miles (+7,238)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,841 miles
    Test number
    867918890840
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,603 miles
    Test number
    318458452060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,603 miles (+8,233)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,603 miles
    Test number
    724584624354
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,370 miles
    Test number
    737013713576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,370 miles (+9,861)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,370 miles
    Test number
    170294690190
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass64,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,509 miles
    Test number
    504980030041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,509 miles (+7,042)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,509 miles
    Test number
    336532640631
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass57,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,467 miles
    Test number
    278836401874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,467 miles (+4,238)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,467 miles
    Test number
    328459907881
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass53,229 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,229 miles
    Test number
    403097487480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,696 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,696 miles
    Test number
    949068765015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,501 miles (+4,658)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,501 miles
    Test number
    499863574098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,843 miles (+5,771)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,843 miles
    Test number
    269327063093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,072 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,072 miles
    Test number
    985036772038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail34,057 miles (+6,278)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,057 miles
    Test number
    638867262020
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,779 miles (+8,298)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,779 miles
    Test number
    235329261081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,481 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,481 miles
    Test number
    590552260035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,687 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,687 miles
    Test number
    730225769054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,580 miles (+2,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    11,580 miles
    Test number
    273372278092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass9,376 miles (+3,567)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    9,376 miles
    Test number
    782336917130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass5,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    5,809 miles
    Test number
    232921716427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 ELO

Does LM52 ELO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 ELO expired on 19 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 ELO?
The MOT on LM52 ELO expired on 19 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 ELO done?
LM52 ELO was recorded at 105,872 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2023, an average of 5,807 miles a year.
Has LM52 ELO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 ELO has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 ELO 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 ELO find?
LM52 ELO passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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