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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LM52 HXBMOT history

LM52 HXB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2021.

LM52 HXB blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2022
Mileage
79,538 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 HXB
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
23 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 HXB was last recorded at 79,538 miles on 3 Nov 2021, 4,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,211 miles · 6 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,327 miles
Average per year
4,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 79,538 miles
  • 2020 – 75,211 miles
  • 2019 – 69,431 miles
  • 2018 – 63,374 miles
  • 2017 – 57,665 miles
  • 2016 – 52,310 miles
  • 2015 – 49,547 miles
  • 2014 – 47,409 miles
  • 2013 – 43,888 miles
  • 2012 – 40,874 miles
  • 2011 – 37,364 miles
  • 2010 – 33,384 miles
  • 2009 – 29,235 miles
  • 2008 – 25,826 miles
  • 2007 – 22,418 miles
  • 2006 – 18,945 miles
  • 2005 – 15,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,538 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,538 miles (+4,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,538 miles
    Test number
    304230185134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,211 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,211 miles
    Test number
    900196116935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail75,211 miles (+5,780)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,211 miles
    Test number
    645310079683
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,431 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,431 miles
    Test number
    293341441414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail69,381 miles (+6,007)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,381 miles
    Test number
    247885056207
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,374 miles
    Test number
    594376544779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,374 miles (+5,709)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,374 miles
    Test number
    359097934326
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,665 miles (+5,355)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,665 miles
    Test number
    643381668937
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass52,310 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,310 miles
    Test number
    847552716753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point rubber is missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail52,310 miles (+2,763)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,310 miles
    Test number
    732174971784
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point rubber is missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass49,547 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,547 miles
    Test number
    924997977115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,409 miles (+3,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,409 miles
    Test number
    149166984262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass43,888 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,888 miles
    Test number
    446372513467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,874 miles
    Test number
    335967712324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,874 miles (+3,510)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,874 miles
    Test number
    927147512358
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass37,364 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,364 miles
    Test number
    368280491221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,384 miles
    Test number
    423119600383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,384 miles (+4,149)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,384 miles
    Test number
    910369900308
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass29,235 miles (+3,409)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,235 miles
    Test number
    250487019343
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on inside dashboard

  20. Pass25,826 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,826 miles
    Test number
    211567718370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,418 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    22,418 miles
    Test number
    394528017328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,945 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,945 miles
    Test number
    752300426311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    15,908 miles
    Test number
    772285255339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 HXB

Does LM52 HXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 HXB expired on 5 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 HXB?
The MOT on LM52 HXB expired on 5 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 HXB done?
LM52 HXB was recorded at 79,538 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2021, an average of 4,010 miles a year.
Has LM52 HXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 HXB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LM52 HXB 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 HXB find?
LM52 HXB passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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