Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc
LM52 HXCMOT history
LM52 HXC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,286 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 135,286 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,501 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 HXC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 23 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 HXC was last recorded at 135,286 miles on 1 May 2025, 704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 134,582 miles · 5 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 704 miles
- Average per year
- 5,501 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,286 miles
- 2024 – 134,582 miles
- 2023 – 133,136 miles
- 2020 – 132,030 miles
- 2019 – 129,017 miles
- 2018 – 123,949 miles
- 2017 – 118,927 miles
- 2016 – 111,263 miles
- 2015 – 102,341 miles
- 2014 – 94,808 miles
- 2013 – 88,375 miles
- 2012 – 81,426 miles
- 2011 – 73,394 miles
- 2010 – 64,504 miles
- 2009 – 50,709 miles
- 2008 – 46,621 miles
- 2007 – 38,257 miles
- 2005 – 28,658 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,286 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016
Undertrays restricts vision
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,286 miles (+704)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 135,286 miles
- Test number
- 228367428741
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass134,582 miles (+1,446)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 134,582 miles
- Test number
- 753966605021
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass133,136 miles (+1,106)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 133,136 miles
- Test number
- 174376679776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,030 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 132,030 miles
- Test number
- 411268002037
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCovers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out
Fail132,030 miles (+3,013)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,030 miles
- Test number
- 219584148741
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured o\s and n\s (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryCovers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out
Pass129,017 miles (+5,068)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 129,017 miles
- Test number
- 853747254575
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass123,949 miles (+5,022)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 123,949 miles
- Test number
- 450796457698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 118,927 miles
- Test number
- 231521583426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,927 miles (+4,524)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,927 miles
- Test number
- 842104298952
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass114,403 miles (+3,140)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 114,403 miles
- Test number
- 626506579839
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUndertrays restricts vision
Pass111,263 miles (+8,922)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 111,263 miles
- Test number
- 516143355700
- AdvisoryEngine covers restricts vision
- AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUndertrays restricts vision
Pass102,341 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 102,341 miles
- Test number
- 198568405006
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail102,341 miles (+7,533)2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,341 miles
- Test number
- 677698105096
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass94,808 miles (+6,433)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 94,808 miles
- Test number
- 807230114097
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass88,375 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 88,375 miles
- Test number
- 799061623047
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail88,375 miles (+6,949)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,375 miles
- Test number
- 699331523074
- FailureNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass81,426 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 81,426 miles
- Test number
- 358696722035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,426 miles (+8,032)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,426 miles
- Test number
- 385146322033
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass73,394 miles (+8,890)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 73,394 miles
- Test number
- 849545301069
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,504 miles (+13,795)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 64,504 miles
- Test number
- 984175510086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,709 miles (+4,088)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 50,709 miles
- Test number
- 481369709009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass46,621 miles (+8,364)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 46,621 miles
- Test number
- 863819248041
- NoteRear tyre tread nearing wear indicator.
Pass38,257 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 38,257 miles
- Test number
- 653811737047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,257 miles (+9,599)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,257 miles
- Test number
- 924201637077
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass28,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 28,658 miles
- Test number
- 330406145370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 HXC
- Does LM52 HXC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 HXC expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 HXC?
- The MOT on LM52 HXC expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 HXC done?
- LM52 HXC was recorded at 135,286 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 5,501 miles a year.
- Has LM52 HXC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 HXC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LM52 HXC 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 HXC find?
- LM52 HXC passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 10 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.
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