
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LM52 XVLMOT history
LM52 XVL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,494 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 80,494 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,952 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 XVL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 XVL was last recorded at 80,494 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 80,493 miles · 3 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 3,952 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 80,494 miles
- 2021 – 75,747 miles
- 2020 – 72,954 miles
- 2019 – 67,184 miles
- 2018 – 59,906 miles
- 2017 – 55,895 miles
- 2016 – 50,178 miles
- 2015 – 47,129 miles
- 2014 – 42,703 miles
- 2013 – 37,861 miles
- 2012 – 34,640 miles
- 2011 – 31,851 miles
- 2010 – 28,907 miles
- 2009 – 25,962 miles
- 2008 – 23,702 miles
- 2007 – 19,061 miles
- 2006 – 15,318 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryCovers fittedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,494 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 80,494 miles
- Test number
- 109564432873
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Fail80,493 miles (+4,746)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,493 miles
- Test number
- 268310139553
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass75,747 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 75,747 miles
- Test number
- 922812324942
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Fail75,747 miles (+2,793)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,747 miles
- Test number
- 360589955334
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass72,954 miles (+5,770)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 72,954 miles
- Test number
- 639192560524
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass67,184 miles (+7,278)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 67,184 miles
- Test number
- 996487236655
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass59,906 miles (+4,011)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 59,906 miles
- Test number
- 544839312526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,895 miles (+1,950)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 55,895 miles
- Test number
- 815769057802
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass53,945 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 53,945 miles
- Test number
- 217376453167
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sidewall of the tyre has several splits( not to cords)
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake poor performance on balance
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail53,945 miles (+3,767)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,945 miles
- Test number
- 367096514762
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sidewall of the tyre has several splits( not to cords)
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake poor performance on balance
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass50,178 miles (+3,049)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 50,178 miles
- Test number
- 493437221366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,129 miles (+4,426)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 47,129 miles
- Test number
- 268699995498
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Note...Thanx 4visiting us...
- NoteO/s front tyre deteriorating & cracked......D.O.T = 3809
- NotePlay noted in n/s front anti-roll bar link joint
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass42,703 miles (+4,842)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 42,703 miles
- Test number
- 456701374128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,861 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 37,861 miles
- Test number
- 595098263159
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail37,861 miles (+3,221)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,861 miles
- Test number
- 457268963185
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass34,640 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 34,640 miles
- Test number
- 686823372124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,623 miles (+2,772)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,623 miles
- Test number
- 815687762132
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Fail31,851 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,851 miles
- Test number
- 886288751120
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass31,851 miles (+2,944)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 31,851 miles
- Test number
- 909238951112
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass28,907 miles (+2,945)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 28,907 miles
- Test number
- 264184830116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,962 miles (+2,260)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 25,962 miles
- Test number
- 653820199063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,702 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 23,702 miles
- Test number
- 272513918109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,702 miles (+4,641)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,702 miles
- Test number
- 600503918114
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass19,061 miles (+3,743)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 19,061 miles
- Test number
- 961582497034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 15,318 miles
- Test number
- 200934846088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 XVL
- Does LM52 XVL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 XVL expired on 23 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 XVL?
- The MOT on LM52 XVL expired on 23 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 XVL done?
- LM52 XVL was recorded at 80,494 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 3,952 miles a year.
- Has LM52 XVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 XVL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM52 XVL 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 XVL find?
- LM52 XVL passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; covers fitted.
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