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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LM52 VFTMOT history

LM52 VFT is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 214,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

LM52 VFT black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
214,477 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VFT was last recorded at 214,477 miles on 17 Jul 2024, 1,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2013: 17,327 miles, lower than 164,732 miles on 29 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,704 miles · 14 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,773 miles
Average per year
9,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 214,477 miles
  • 2023 – 212,704 miles
  • 2022 – 211,366 miles
  • 2021 – 209,678 miles
  • 2020 – 208,465 miles
  • 2019 – 206,555 miles
  • 2018 – 204,416 miles
  • 2017 – 201,322 miles
  • 2016 – 192,076 miles
  • 2015 – 181,886 miles
  • 2014 – 177,143 miles
  • 2013 – 171,327 miles
  • 2012 – 164,732 miles
  • 2011 – 150,639 miles
  • 2010 – 135,330 miles
  • 2009 – 116,255 miles
  • 2008 – 98,369 miles
  • 2007 – 66,178 miles
  • 2006 – 43,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    399656532806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass214,477 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    214,477 miles
    Test number
    932726429316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail214,477 miles (+1,773)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,477 miles
    Test number
    345069755969
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass212,704 miles (+1,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    212,704 miles
    Test number
    947690731169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass211,366 miles (+1,688)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    211,366 miles
    Test number
    576247281273
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass209,678 miles (+1,213)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    209,678 miles
    Test number
    610863389929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass208,465 miles (+1,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    208,465 miles
    Test number
    234095674055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass206,555 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    206,555 miles
    Test number
    751284044463
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail206,555 miles (+2,139)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,555 miles
    Test number
    954380186914
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass204,416 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    204,416 miles
    Test number
    980478230506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail204,399 miles (+3,077)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,399 miles
    Test number
    778199074644
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass201,322 miles (+9,246)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    201,322 miles
    Test number
    529507728847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt furthest forward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass192,076 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    192,076 miles
    Test number
    124955508638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels noise on rotation
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  14. Fail192,076 miles (+10,190)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,076 miles
    Test number
    446942217438
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels noise on rotation
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  15. Pass181,886 miles (+4,743)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    181,886 miles
    Test number
    455989865061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre rip in outer side wall
    • NoteNoise on both rear wheels
    • NoteNoise on engine aux belt

  16. Pass177,143 miles (+5,816)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    177,143 miles
    Test number
    267151574031
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass171,327 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    171,327 miles
    Test number
    278241583086
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail17,327 miles (-147,405)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,327 miles
    Test number
    648481783098
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass164,732 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    164,732 miles
    Test number
    759249482028
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre is devoid of tread on the inside edge

  20. Fail164,732 miles (+14,093)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,732 miles
    Test number
    428599782008
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre is devoid of tread on the inside edge

  21. Pass150,639 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    150,639 miles
    Test number
    755087881027
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side front tyre shoulder running off
    • NoteRear reg seperating

  22. Fail150,369 miles (+15,039)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,369 miles
    Test number
    176557181427
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side front tyre shoulder running off
    • NoteRear reg seperating

  23. Pass135,330 miles (+19,075)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    135,330 miles
    Test number
    813728480094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteStrongly advised near side front tyre cut outer sidewall close to cords

  24. Pass116,255 miles (+17,886)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    116,255 miles
    Test number
    692936579088
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm
    • NoteFront brake imballance 20%
    • NoteNear side front tyre shoulders running off
    • NoteUnder vehicle covers fitted

  25. Pass98,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    98,369 miles
    Test number
    833077978011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail98,369 miles (+32,191)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,369 miles
    Test number
    423047678010
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass66,178 miles (+22,564)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,178 miles
    Test number
    622802687069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,614 miles
    Test number
    654522186030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 VFT

Does LM52 VFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 VFT expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VFT?
The MOT on LM52 VFT expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 VFT done?
LM52 VFT was recorded at 214,477 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2024, an average of 9,327 miles a year.
Has LM52 VFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VFT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 VFT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 VFT find?
LM52 VFT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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