Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,685 cc
LM52 PHUMOT history
LM52 PHU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,533 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 159,533 mi
- At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,965 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 PHU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 27 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 PHU was last recorded at 159,533 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 12,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 147,316 miles · 22 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 12,217 miles
- Average per year
- 6,965 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 159,533 miles
- 2023 – 147,316 miles
- 2022 – 129,916 miles
- 2021 – 124,984 miles
- 2020 – 123,174 miles
- 2019 – 117,116 miles
- 2018 – 114,916 miles
- 2017 – 111,010 miles
- 2016 – 107,682 miles
- 2014 – 102,360 miles
- 2012 – 78,946 miles
- 2011 – 59,953 miles
- 2009 – 53,730 miles
- 2008 – 48,749 miles
- 2007 – 43,682 miles
- 2006 – 36,467 miles
- 2005 – 28,677 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,533 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,533 miles (+12,217)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 159,533 miles
- Test number
- 116711036972
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,316 miles (+17,400)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 147,316 miles
- Test number
- 266256514339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass129,916 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 129,916 miles
- Test number
- 167046028930
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail129,916 miles (+4,932)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,916 miles
- Test number
- 815132851817
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,984 miles (+1,810)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 124,984 miles
- Test number
- 219769564427
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass123,174 miles (+6,058)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 123,174 miles
- Test number
- 569821259670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,116 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 117,116 miles
- Test number
- 743720563698
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail117,116 miles (+2,200)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,116 miles
- Test number
- 864482022538
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass114,916 miles (+3,906)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 114,916 miles
- Test number
- 606662115384
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges and both perished
- AdvisoryN/s/f shock noisy
Pass111,010 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 111,010 miles
- Test number
- 569008406053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline pass (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail111,010 miles (+3,328)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,010 miles
- Test number
- 451314154594
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass107,682 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 107,682 miles
- Test number
- 445461146014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,600 miles (+5,240)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,600 miles
- Test number
- 435919184983
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fail102,360 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,360 miles
- Test number
- 308069644334
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front hubs have slight play
Pass102,360 miles (+10,862)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 102,360 miles
- Test number
- 448169244471
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front hubs have slight play
Pass91,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 91,498 miles
- Test number
- 699103604059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,498 miles (+12,552)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,498 miles
- Test number
- 556043804085
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass78,946 miles (+9,713)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 78,946 miles
- Test number
- 537427742306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,233 miles (+9,280)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 69,233 miles
- Test number
- 136214622139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
Pass59,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 59,953 miles
- Test number
- 468104421152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,953 miles (+6,223)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,953 miles
- Test number
- 479703521154
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,730 miles (+4,981)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 53,730 miles
- Test number
- 444038039481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,749 miles (+5,067)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 48,749 miles
- Test number
- 734207648393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,682 miles (+7,215)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 43,682 miles
- Test number
- 972158557346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,467 miles (+7,790)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 36,467 miles
- Test number
- 781175156322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 28,677 miles
- Test number
- 551965155321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 PHU
- Does LM52 PHU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 PHU expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 PHU?
- The MOT on LM52 PHU expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 PHU done?
- LM52 PHU was recorded at 159,533 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 6,965 miles a year.
- Has LM52 PHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 PHU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM52 PHU 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 PHU find?
- LM52 PHU passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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