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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LM52 VFXMOT history

LM52 VFX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 190,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2022.

LM52 VFX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2023
Mileage
190,336 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VFX
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 24 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VFX was last recorded at 190,336 miles on 10 Aug 2022, 5,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,706 miles · 25 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
5,630 miles
Average per year
7,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 190,336 miles
  • 2021 – 184,706 miles
  • 2020 – 180,176 miles
  • 2019 – 176,783 miles
  • 2018 – 171,321 miles
  • 2017 – 167,494 miles
  • 2016 – 167,241 miles
  • 2015 – 156,015 miles
  • 2014 – 150,252 miles
  • 2013 – 144,196 miles
  • 2012 – 136,845 miles
  • 2011 – 128,236 miles
  • 2010 – 119,463 miles
  • 2009 – 109,570 miles
  • 2008 – 98,148 miles
  • 2007 – 90,453 miles
  • 2006 – 78,853 miles
  • 2005 – 68,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,336 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front headlamp beam images poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Noise from auxiliary drive belt area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,336 miles (+5,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    190,336 miles
    Test number
    626340053261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass184,706 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    184,706 miles
    Test number
    452656553173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,176 miles (+3,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    180,176 miles
    Test number
    621368261472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass176,783 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    176,783 miles
    Test number
    317383274099
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp beam images poor

  5. Fail176,783 miles (+5,462)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,783 miles
    Test number
    475239174361
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp beam images poor

  6. Pass171,321 miles (+3,827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    171,321 miles
    Test number
    645975039356
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp beam image poor
    • AdvisoryDiesel emission value (0.08) only just meets required limit

  7. Pass167,494 miles (+253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    167,494 miles
    Test number
    486400681735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass167,241 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    167,241 miles
    Test number
    429322653420
    • AdvisoryNoise from auxiliary drive belt area.
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s front suspension/steering
    • AdvisoryRear no.plate is deteriorated

  9. Fail167,241 miles (+11,226)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,241 miles
    Test number
    355785343847
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNoise from auxiliary drive belt area.
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s front suspension/steering
    • AdvisoryRear no.plate is deteriorated

  10. Pass156,015 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    156,015 miles
    Test number
    391335328469
    • Advisory1x rear exhaust hanger bracket rotten/broken
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses faded/beam images vague
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryRear service brake efficiency only just met requirements

  11. Fail156,014 miles (+5,762)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,014 miles
    Test number
    310964375796
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Advisory1x rear exhaust hanger bracket rotten/broken
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses faded/beam images vague
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar drop link loose
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryRear service brake efficiency only just met requirements

  12. Pass150,252 miles (+105)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    150,252 miles
    Test number
    975172534337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/R seat belt not checked as childs seat fitted

  13. Fail150,147 miles (+5,951)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,147 miles
    Test number
    465558714474
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/R seat belt not checked as childs seat fitted

  14. Pass144,196 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    144,196 miles
    Test number
    568038543325
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail144,180 miles (+7,335)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,180 miles
    Test number
    279707143358
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass136,845 miles (+8,609)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    136,845 miles
    Test number
    785951642391
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Pass128,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    128,236 miles
    Test number
    876477141368
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail128,236 miles (+8,773)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,236 miles
    Test number
    365047141333
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass119,463 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    119,463 miles
    Test number
    572134040314
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail119,424 miles (+9,854)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,424 miles
    Test number
    143513040393
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteTyre size 205/55/16

  21. Pass109,570 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    109,570 miles
    Test number
    142089049319
    • NoteRear no.plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s door mirror

  22. Fail109,570 miles (+11,422)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,570 miles
    Test number
    412958749300
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
    • NoteRear no.plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s door mirror

  23. Pass98,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    98,148 miles
    Test number
    390533358326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,148 miles (+7,695)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,148 miles
    Test number
    433073358354
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront registration plate starting to deteriorate

  25. Pass90,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    90,453 miles
    Test number
    114805357325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail90,453 miles (+11,600)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,453 miles
    Test number
    680005657393
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBoth front tyre worn smooth on edges & on legal limit.
    • NoteFront no plate starting to deteriorate.
    • NoteLarge engine cover & under tray fitted obstructing view
    • NotePlastic cover over both outer sill obstructing view

  27. Pass78,853 miles (+10,535)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    78,853 miles
    Test number
    231838446375
    • NoteLimited access to boot area
    • NoteO/s door mirror/indicator lens cracked
    • NotePlastic engine covers and undertrays obscuring braking and steering components

  28. Pass68,318 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    68,318 miles
    Test number
    481197355490
    • NoteDamage to O/S repeater light
    • NoteDamage to O/S/F wing
    • NoteFront number plate discolouring
    • NoteFront tyres nearing legal limit
    • NoteLarge under tray fitted preventing full inspection of steering and suspension components
    • NoteScratch on N/S/F bumper

Questions about LM52 VFX

Does LM52 VFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 VFX expired on 24 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VFX?
The MOT on LM52 VFX expired on 24 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 VFX done?
LM52 VFX was recorded at 190,336 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2022, an average of 7,337 miles a year.
Has LM52 VFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VFX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LM52 VFX 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 VFX find?
LM52 VFX passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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