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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LM52 ENPMOT history

LM52 ENP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 219,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2021.

LM52 ENP silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2022
Mileage
219,321 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2021
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 ENP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 ENP was last recorded at 219,321 miles on 23 Nov 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,319 miles · 22 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 219,321 miles
  • 2020 – 217,834 miles
  • 2019 – 214,782 miles
  • 2017 – 207,648 miles
  • 2014 – 207,352 miles
  • 2013 – 198,400 miles
  • 2012 – 186,427 miles
  • 2011 – 173,842 miles
  • 2010 – 162,620 miles
  • 2009 – 144,041 miles
  • 2008 – 137,188 miles
  • 2007 – 122,679 miles
  • 2006 – 106,985 miles
  • 2005 – 96,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,321 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,321 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    219,321 miles
    Test number
    906180687845
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail219,319 miles (+1,485)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,319 miles
    Test number
    350990291992
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass217,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    217,834 miles
    Test number
    754876670781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail217,834 miles (+3,052)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,834 miles
    Test number
    819170210780
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass214,782 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    214,782 miles
    Test number
    739820679762
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail214,782 miles (+7,134)2 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,782 miles
    Test number
    336857817664
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBoot lid component insecure boot handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorBoot lid corroded and likely to cause injury sharp around boot handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass207,648 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    207,648 miles
    Test number
    976189518628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass207,352 miles (+7)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    207,352 miles
    Test number
    649561614297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAir filter housing loose
    • NoteMinor scratching to windscreen
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade splitting on ends
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge
  9. Fail207,345 miles (+8,945)5 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,345 miles
    Test number
    629754004216
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAir filter housing loose
    • NoteMinor scratching to windscreen
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade splitting on ends
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge
  10. Pass198,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    198,400 miles
    Test number
    138873113230
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail198,400 miles (+11,973)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,400 miles
    Test number
    496813413214
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass186,427 miles (+12,585)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    186,427 miles
    Test number
    177116702206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass173,842 miles (+11,222)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    173,842 miles
    Test number
    369633501231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads look low
  14. Pass162,620 miles (+18,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    162,620 miles
    Test number
    744174510225
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  15. Pass144,041 miles (+6,853)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    144,041 miles
    Test number
    870939089137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass137,188 miles (+14,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    137,188 miles
    Test number
    794154528267
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass122,679 miles (+15,694)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    122,679 miles
    Test number
    671291427201
    • NoteFront brake pads low.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low on inner edge.
  18. Pass106,985 miles (+10,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    170090686146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  19. Pass96,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    96,029 miles
    Test number
    341033245366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 ENP

Does LM52 ENP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 ENP expired on 22 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 ENP?
The MOT on LM52 ENP expired on 22 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 ENP done?
LM52 ENP was recorded at 219,321 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2021, an average of 7,727 miles a year.
Has LM52 ENP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 ENP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 ENP 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 ENP find?
LM52 ENP passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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