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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LM52 XUUMOT history

LM52 XUU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2021.

LM52 XUU blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2022
Mileage
136,110 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XUU was last recorded at 136,110 miles on 11 Nov 2021, 4,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,660 miles · 26 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
4,450 miles
Average per year
6,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 136,110 miles
  • 2019 – 131,660 miles
  • 2018 – 114,555 miles
  • 2017 – 110,318 miles
  • 2016 – 109,242 miles
  • 2015 – 101,131 miles
  • 2014 – 86,476 miles
  • 2013 – 85,690 miles
  • 2012 – 79,315 miles
  • 2010 – 61,163 miles
  • 2009 – 43,986 miles
  • 2008 – 38,637 miles
  • 2007 – 33,868 miles
  • 2006 – 32,376 miles
  • 2005 – 29,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,110 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just met emission requirements (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake just met requirements
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • ALL brake discs have light surface corrosin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,110 miles (+4,450)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,110 miles
    Test number
    674886815988
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just met emission requirements (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,660 miles (+17,105)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,660 miles
    Test number
    500468779442
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass114,555 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,555 miles
    Test number
    928432784243
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  4. Fail114,550 miles (+4,232)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,550 miles
    Test number
    301182187544
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass110,318 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,318 miles
    Test number
    144679018411
    • AdvisoryALL brake discs have light surface corrosin
    • AdvisoryAdvise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail110,315 miles (+1,073)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,315 miles
    Test number
    162363692460
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryALL brake discs have light surface corrosin
    • AdvisoryAdvise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass109,242 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,242 miles
    Test number
    324962761077
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail109,238 miles (+8,107)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,238 miles
    Test number
    501012291751
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass101,131 miles (+14,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,131 miles
    Test number
    127495865038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass86,476 miles (+786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,476 miles
    Test number
    467859664023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass85,690 miles (+23)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,690 miles
    Test number
    926233533312
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePark brake linings suspect

  12. Fail85,667 miles (+6,352)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,667 miles
    Test number
    487360133492
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePark brake linings suspect

  13. Pass79,315 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    79,315 miles
    Test number
    418044912375
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail79,315 miles (+3,043)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,315 miles
    Test number
    975914312306
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass76,272 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,272 miles
    Test number
    169195332458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail76,244 miles (+15,081)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,244 miles
    Test number
    537394522019
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass61,163 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,163 miles
    Test number
    173116350359
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

  18. Fail61,162 miles (+8,390)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,162 miles
    Test number
    540895450309
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

  19. Pass52,772 miles (+8,786)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,772 miles
    Test number
    531904270081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,986 miles (+5,349)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,986 miles
    Test number
    944393389020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,637 miles (+20)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,637 miles
    Test number
    894103178087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWipers poor smearing

  22. Fail38,617 miles (+4,749)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,617 miles
    Test number
    961412478099
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers poor smearing

  23. Pass33,868 miles (+1,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,868 miles
    Test number
    363062397081
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass32,376 miles (+3,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,376 miles
    Test number
    783763106371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass29,063 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    29,063 miles
    Test number
    404376005403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,062 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,062 miles
    Test number
    660585205388
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM52 XUU

Does LM52 XUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XUU expired on 10 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XUU?
The MOT on LM52 XUU expired on 10 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XUU done?
LM52 XUU was recorded at 136,110 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2021, an average of 6,679 miles a year.
Has LM52 XUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XUU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on LM52 XUU 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 XUU find?
LM52 XUU passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2021 with 11 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just met emission requirements; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 8 more.

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