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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LM52 VDJMOT history

LM52 VDJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 26 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 147,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LM52 VDJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
147,909 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VDJ was last recorded at 147,909 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,443 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
466 miles
Average per year
6,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,909 miles
  • 2025 – 140,753 miles
  • 2024 – 130,384 miles
  • 2023 – 125,145 miles
  • 2022 – 115,472 miles
  • 2020 – 109,247 miles
  • 2019 – 104,636 miles
  • 2018 – 99,658 miles
  • 2016 – 89,029 miles
  • 2015 – 78,003 miles
  • 2014 – 67,310 miles
  • 2013 – 57,201 miles
  • 2012 – 43,094 miles
  • 2011 – 28,407 miles
  • 2010 – 27,125 miles
  • 2009 – 25,327 miles
  • 2008 – 23,512 miles
  • 2007 – 21,668 miles
  • 2006 – 17,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,909 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated STRONG ADVISORY DROP LINK

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,909 miles (+466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    147,909 miles
    Test number
    546590426478
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail147,443 miles (+6,690)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,443 miles
    Test number
    219926023279
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass140,753 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    140,753 miles
    Test number
    895688878085
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated STRONG ADVISORY DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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 mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail140,749 miles (+1,699)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,749 miles
    Test number
    641235267705
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated STRONG ADVISORY DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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 mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail139,050 miles (+8,666)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,050 miles
    Test number
    891528366523
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear of car underneath has corrosion in various places and some suspension arms

  6. Pass130,384 miles (+5,239)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,384 miles
    Test number
    337930571725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,145 miles (+9,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,145 miles
    Test number
    541013667296
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass115,472 miles (+381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,472 miles
    Test number
    708711476973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail115,091 miles (+368)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,091 miles
    Test number
    460552272135
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail114,723 miles (+5,476)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,723 miles
    Test number
    841082624111
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass109,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,247 miles
    Test number
    935053666762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,247 miles (+1,748)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,247 miles
    Test number
    523106408230
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass107,499 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,499 miles
    Test number
    485501032901
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Fail107,499 miles (+2,863)4 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,499 miles
    Test number
    716614675782
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass104,636 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,636 miles
    Test number
    726528955612
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  16. Fail104,626 miles (+4,968)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,626 miles
    Test number
    984619209400
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  17. Pass99,658 miles (+10,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,658 miles
    Test number
    206491441894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass89,029 miles (+11,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,029 miles
    Test number
    768959578055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  19. Pass78,003 miles (+10,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,003 miles
    Test number
    357987412347
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on outer edges

  20. Pass67,310 miles (+10,109)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,310 miles
    Test number
    576015724326
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  21. Pass57,201 miles (+14,107)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,201 miles
    Test number
    159594443314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,094 miles (+14,687)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,094 miles
    Test number
    416186432498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,407 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,407 miles
    Test number
    465287721361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,125 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,125 miles
    Test number
    423392640302
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut but deep enough to reach ply or cords

  25. Pass27,125 miles (+1,798)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,125 miles
    Test number
    474312940415
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut but deep enough to reach ply or cords

  26. Pass25,327 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,327 miles
    Test number
    804102149308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,512 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,512 miles
    Test number
    482913258330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,668 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,668 miles
    Test number
    494637547438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,222 miles
    Test number
    511956046386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail17,222 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,222 miles
    Test number
    371916046317
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Questions about LM52 VDJ

Does LM52 VDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 VDJ is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VDJ?
The MOT on LM52 VDJ is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 VDJ done?
LM52 VDJ was recorded at 147,909 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 6,667 miles a year.
Has LM52 VDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VDJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 VDJ 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 VDJ find?
LM52 VDJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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