
Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc
LM52 ETEMOT history
LM52 ETE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 155,862 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 155,862 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,925 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 ETE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 ETE was last recorded at 155,862 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 155,860 miles · 10 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 3,925 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 155,862 miles
- 2022 – 155,277 miles
- 2021 – 154,739 miles
- 2019 – 153,897 miles
- 2018 – 152,726 miles
- 2016 – 147,367 miles
- 2015 – 144,989 miles
- 2014 – 140,013 miles
- 2013 – 135,661 miles
- 2012 – 131,375 miles
- 2011 – 127,729 miles
- 2010 – 123,032 miles
- 2009 – 117,852 miles
- 2008 – 112,731 miles
- 2007 – 101,823 miles
- 2006 – 89,008 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff bushRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCoolant level warning light illuminatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryEngine undertray fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Full MOT history
30 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,862 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 155,862 miles
- Test number
- 277238436084
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff bush
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level warning light illuminated
- AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted
Fail155,860 miles (+583)1 dangerous8 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,860 miles
- Test number
- 511680372809
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff bush
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level warning light illuminated
- AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted
Pass155,277 miles (+538)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 155,277 miles
- Test number
- 154049520222
- AdvisoryFront both front headlight lens starting to mist and discolour due to deterioration
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear differential heavily corroded
- AdvisoryMultiple rea suspension component bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryMultiple rear suspension components corroded
Pass154,739 miles (+842)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 154,739 miles
- Test number
- 564211051403
- AdvisoryFront Both front headlight lens starting to mist and discolour due to deterioration
- AdvisoryMultiple rear suspension component bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryMultiple rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear differential housing heavily corroded
Pass153,897 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 153,897 miles
- Test number
- 345682584715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,896 miles (+1,170)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,896 miles
- Test number
- 516581956934
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass152,726 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 152,726 miles
- Test number
- 458667898977
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Fail152,726 miles (+2,207)6 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,726 miles
- Test number
- 251525820170
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Pass150,519 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 150,519 miles
- Test number
- 120459321670
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail150,519 miles (+3,152)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,519 miles
- Test number
- 643317018184
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass147,367 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 147,367 miles
- Test number
- 146402588718
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
Fail147,367 miles (+2,362)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,367 miles
- Test number
- 916655494418
- Repaired at testRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
Pass145,005 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 145,005 miles
- Test number
- 412079533596
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail144,989 miles (+4,976)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,989 miles
- Test number
- 657740971046
- FailureIndicator switch faulty not holding (1.4.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass140,013 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 140,013 miles
- Test number
- 536063554351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail140,013 miles (+4,352)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,013 miles
- Test number
- 626373454323
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass135,661 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 135,661 miles
- Test number
- 227975843340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail135,661 miles (+4,286)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,661 miles
- Test number
- 365065243336
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass131,375 miles (+3,646)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 131,375 miles
- Test number
- 228535442342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass127,729 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 127,729 miles
- Test number
- 636570351301
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre exhaust support corroded
- NotePlay in both front wheel bearings
Fail127,729 miles (+4,697)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,729 miles
- Test number
- 146610151346
- FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre exhaust support corroded
- NotePlay in both front wheel bearings
Pass123,032 miles (+5,180)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 123,032 miles
- Test number
- 530967840356
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass117,852 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 117,852 miles
- Test number
- 491056759372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,852 miles (+5,121)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,852 miles
- Test number
- 154686259394
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass112,731 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 112,731 miles
- Test number
- 181668558354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,729 miles (+5,451)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,729 miles
- Test number
- 342857858329
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass107,278 miles (+5,455)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 107,278 miles
- Test number
- 252563908011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteExperienced difficulty inspecting left hand rear seatbelt as mechanism kept locking
Pass101,823 miles (+12,815)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 101,823 miles
- Test number
- 784374707067
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail89,008 miles2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,008 miles
- Test number
- 122074606464
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- 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)
Pass89,008 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 89,008 miles
- Test number
- 894864006027
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- 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)
Questions about LM52 ETE
- Does LM52 ETE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 ETE expired on 15 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 ETE?
- The MOT on LM52 ETE expired on 15 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 ETE done?
- LM52 ETE was recorded at 155,862 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 3,925 miles a year.
- Has LM52 ETE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 ETE has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM52 ETE 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 ETE find?
- LM52 ETE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.
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