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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LM52 EUYMOT history

LM52 EUY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2022.

LM52 EUY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2023
Mileage
131,962 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 EUY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 EUY was last recorded at 131,962 miles on 5 Oct 2022, 5,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,732 miles · 30 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,230 miles
Average per year
5,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,962 miles
  • 2021 – 126,732 miles
  • 2020 – 117,932 miles
  • 2019 – 116,751 miles
  • 2018 – 111,567 miles
  • 2017 – 105,544 miles
  • 2016 – 101,855 miles
  • 2015 – 97,437 miles
  • 2014 – 87,972 miles
  • 2013 – 77,526 miles
  • 2012 – 72,852 miles
  • 2011 – 69,621 miles
  • 2010 – 66,813 miles
  • 2009 – 63,336 miles
  • 2007 – 58,596 miles
  • 2006 – 52,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,962 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,962 miles (+5,230)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,962 miles
    Test number
    311869330620
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass126,732 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,732 miles
    Test number
    748503892569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail126,712 miles (+8,780)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,712 miles
    Test number
    504429460196
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass117,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,932 miles
    Test number
    885684291399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,932 miles (+1,181)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,932 miles
    Test number
    521812528158
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass116,751 miles (+5,184)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,751 miles
    Test number
    941430325274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,567 miles (+6,023)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,567 miles
    Test number
    550454556764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,544 miles (+3,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,544 miles
    Test number
    555821981181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass101,855 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,855 miles
    Test number
    840994970877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail101,789 miles (+4,352)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,789 miles
    Test number
    254942496762
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass97,437 miles (+9,465)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,437 miles
    Test number
    787328684805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,972 miles (+10,446)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,972 miles
    Test number
    115834674292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,526 miles (+4,674)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,526 miles
    Test number
    428632693052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,852 miles (+62)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,852 miles
    Test number
    795830692010
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail72,790 miles (+3,169)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,790 miles
    Test number
    877313582044
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass69,621 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,621 miles
    Test number
    429397081087
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail69,621 miles (+2,808)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,621 miles
    Test number
    266887981061
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass66,813 miles (+3,477)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,813 miles
    Test number
    110540690475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass63,336 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,336 miles
    Test number
    424054849062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,596 miles (+5,698)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,596 miles
    Test number
    653868187246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,898 miles (+15,894)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,898 miles
    Test number
    282589486242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    37,004 miles
    Test number
    100020146079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,004 miles (+474)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,004 miles
    Test number
    640070446014
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass36,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,530 miles
    Test number
    172256006027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 EUY

Does LM52 EUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 EUY expired on 29 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 EUY?
The MOT on LM52 EUY expired on 29 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 EUY done?
LM52 EUY was recorded at 131,962 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2022, an average of 5,699 miles a year.
Has LM52 EUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 EUY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 EUY 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 EUY find?
LM52 EUY passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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