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Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

LM52 PNZMOT history

LM52 PNZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 48,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LM52 PNZ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
48,876 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 PNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 PNZ was last recorded at 48,876 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 3,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,630 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,246 miles
Average per year
1,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,876 miles
  • 2025 – 45,630 miles
  • 2024 – 42,002 miles
  • 2023 – 37,960 miles
  • 2022 – 33,903 miles
  • 2019 – 33,750 miles
  • 2018 – 33,426 miles
  • 2017 – 33,222 miles
  • 2016 – 32,660 miles
  • 2015 – 31,250 miles
  • 2014 – 29,994 miles
  • 2013 – 27,429 miles
  • 2012 – 26,967 miles
  • 2011 – 23,884 miles
  • 2010 – 22,843 miles
  • 2009 – 20,319 miles
  • 2008 – 19,076 miles
  • 2007 – 16,492 miles
  • 2006 – 13,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,876 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,876 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    48,876 miles
    Test number
    952442491963
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail48,876 miles (+3,246)2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,876 miles
    Test number
    848944814028
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass45,630 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    45,630 miles
    Test number
    361145081472
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail45,626 miles (+3,624)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,626 miles
    Test number
    126912747821
    • 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass42,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    42,002 miles
    Test number
    563422094447
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4x (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail42,002 miles (+4,042)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,002 miles
    Test number
    783713682142
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4x (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass37,960 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    949114431107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail37,958 miles (+4,055)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,958 miles
    Test number
    720847506238
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass33,903 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    33,903 miles
    Test number
    704058267232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,750 miles (+324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,750 miles
    Test number
    384274718510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass33,426 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,426 miles
    Test number
    878390425116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm advise replace soon (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Wiper blade juddering (21" curved blade special)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm advise replace soon (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail33,426 miles (+204)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,426 miles
    Test number
    894371795607
    • Repaired at testNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Indicator side repeater lens broken causing sharp edge (temporary repair made with clear tape to pass mot) (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm advise replace soon (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Wiper blade juddering (21" curved blade special)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm advise replace soon (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass33,222 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,222 miles
    Test number
    499194474601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,660 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,660 miles
    Test number
    209882620353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,250 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,250 miles
    Test number
    368488565199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,994 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,994 miles
    Test number
    417997224148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,429 miles (+462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,429 miles
    Test number
    977089023155
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass26,967 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,967 miles
    Test number
    476864112461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,460 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,460 miles
    Test number
    818821532145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,884 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,884 miles
    Test number
    668083111239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,843 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,843 miles
    Test number
    270295340114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,319 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,319 miles
    Test number
    723689439148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,076 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,076 miles
    Test number
    642861128154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,492 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,492 miles
    Test number
    140354027183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,379 miles
    Test number
    140938726165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 PNZ

Does LM52 PNZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 PNZ is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 PNZ?
The MOT on LM52 PNZ is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 PNZ done?
LM52 PNZ was recorded at 48,876 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 1,745 miles a year.
Has LM52 PNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 PNZ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 PNZ 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 PNZ find?
LM52 PNZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 7 more.

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