
Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc
LM52 PXRMOT history
LM52 PXR is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 163,680 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 163,680 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,276 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 PXR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 PXR was last recorded at 163,680 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 163,505 miles · 10 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 175 miles
- Average per year
- 8,276 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 163,680 miles
- 2022 – 151,923 miles
- 2021 – 140,229 miles
- 2019 – 122,524 miles
- 2018 – 115,091 miles
- 2017 – 113,880 miles
- 2016 – 110,890 miles
- 2015 – 105,778 miles
- 2014 – 101,419 miles
- 2013 – 95,375 miles
- 2012 – 88,615 miles
- 2011 – 85,644 miles
- 2010 – 79,697 miles
- 2009 – 73,664 miles
- 2008 – 56,051 miles
- 2007 – 44,450 miles
- 2006 – 31,922 miles
- 2005 – 21,545 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Under trays/covers limit inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,680 miles (+175)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 163,680 miles
- Test number
- 924008054305
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Fail163,505 miles (+11,582)3 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,505 miles
- Test number
- 126085090096
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour sub fog lamp (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Pass151,923 miles (+1,073)1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 151,923 miles
- Test number
- 132877393489
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front and rear both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryUnder trays/covers limit inspection
Fail150,850 miles (+10,621)7 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,850 miles
- Test number
- 675662716578
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade very deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder trays/covers limit inspection
Pass140,229 miles (+4)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 140,229 miles
- Test number
- 518438538285
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive enigine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder shields fitted limiting inspection
Fail140,225 miles (+17,701)9 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,225 miles
- Test number
- 823014108276
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount defective
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted limiting inspection
Pass122,524 miles (+7,433)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 122,524 miles
- Test number
- 726659596122
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and inner pads 70/75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays limit inspection
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade very deteriorated
Pass115,091 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 115,091 miles
- Test number
- 326519464677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,091 miles (+1,211)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,091 miles
- Test number
- 497982710560
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass113,880 miles (+2,990)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 113,880 miles
- Test number
- 775742583635
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass110,890 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 110,890 miles
- Test number
- 504899195363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,884 miles (+5,106)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,884 miles
- Test number
- 727836810572
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Pass105,778 miles (+4,359)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 105,778 miles
- Test number
- 365187095172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,419 miles (+7)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 101,419 miles
- Test number
- 777107324280
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail101,412 miles (+6,037)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,412 miles
- Test number
- 756027414228
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteLow fuel level.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass95,375 miles (+6,760)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 95,375 miles
- Test number
- 717712793183
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass88,615 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 88,615 miles
- Test number
- 866723192169
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail88,615 miles (+2,971)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,615 miles
- Test number
- 796853492155
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass85,644 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 85,644 miles
- Test number
- 217332971496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,644 miles (+5,947)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,644 miles
- Test number
- 796952071172
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,697 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 79,697 miles
- Test number
- 384657690109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail79,697 miles (+6,033)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,697 miles
- Test number
- 550275090191
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,664 miles (+17,613)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 73,664 miles
- Test number
- 472206759305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,051 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 56,051 miles
- Test number
- 553501658376
- NoteFront tyres wearing low on outer edges
Fail56,051 miles (+11,601)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,051 miles
- Test number
- 763720158322
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteFront tyres wearing low on outer edges
Pass44,450 miles (+12,528)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 44,450 miles
- Test number
- 194328037368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,922 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 31,922 miles
- Test number
- 573539146366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,922 miles (+10,377)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,922 miles
- Test number
- 733169946336
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll 4 tyres has age craking
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Pass21,545 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 21,545 miles
- Test number
- 540263055390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 PXR
- Does LM52 PXR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 PXR expired on 20 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 PXR?
- The MOT on LM52 PXR expired on 20 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 PXR done?
- LM52 PXR was recorded at 163,680 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 8,276 miles a year.
- Has LM52 PXR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 PXR has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM52 PXR 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 PXR find?
- LM52 PXR passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 8 more.
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