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Mercedes-Benz C

Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LM52 PMXMOT history

LM52 PMX is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2024.

LM52 PMX purple Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2024
Mileage
78,853 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 PMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 PMX was last recorded at 78,853 miles on 7 Dec 2024, 7,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,186 miles · 25 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7,667 miles
Average per year
3,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,853 miles
  • 2023 – 71,186 miles
  • 2022 – 63,060 miles
  • 2020 – 59,822 miles
  • 2019 – 58,129 miles
  • 2018 – 57,252 miles
  • 2017 – 56,367 miles
  • 2016 – 55,482 miles
  • 2015 – 53,913 miles
  • 2014 – 52,404 miles
  • 2013 – 50,791 miles
  • 2012 – 49,495 miles
  • 2011 – 47,608 miles
  • 2010 – 46,321 miles
  • 2009 – 43,906 miles
  • 2008 – 40,239 miles
  • 2007 – 33,251 miles
  • 2006 – 23,539 miles
  • 2005 – 16,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail78,853 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail78,853 miles (+7,667)1 dangerous13 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,853 miles
    Test number
    535367694471
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass71,186 miles (+8,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,186 miles
    Test number
    719971400642
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass63,060 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,060 miles
    Test number
    383985783165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,822 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,822 miles
    Test number
    747387121697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,129 miles (+877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,129 miles
    Test number
    364700585958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass57,252 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    419720276534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,367 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,367 miles
    Test number
    338590870454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,482 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    526476711119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,913 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,913 miles
    Test number
    674517801155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,404 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,404 miles
    Test number
    108284954342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,791 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,791 miles
    Test number
    679741843335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,495 miles (+1,887)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,495 miles
    Test number
    879643852365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail47,608 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,608 miles
    Test number
    618078141387
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass47,608 miles (+1,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,608 miles
    Test number
    708198741357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass46,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,321 miles
    Test number
    153447040305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,320 miles (+2,414)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,320 miles
    Test number
    844037940388
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass43,906 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,906 miles
    Test number
    292058049324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,239 miles (+6,988)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,239 miles
    Test number
    701721648370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,251 miles
    Test number
    494474137351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,251 miles (+9,712)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,251 miles
    Test number
    222164637384
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass23,539 miles (+7,507)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,539 miles
    Test number
    681484156373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    16,032 miles
    Test number
    442946355305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 PMX

Does LM52 PMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 PMX expired on 24 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 PMX?
The MOT on LM52 PMX expired on 24 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 PMX done?
LM52 PMX was recorded at 78,853 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2024, an average of 3,313 miles a year.
Has LM52 PMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 PMX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 PMX 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 PMX find?
LM52 PMX failed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 13 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 15 more.

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