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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LP02 AVXMOT history

LP02 AVX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 58,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

LP02 AVX blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
58,521 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP02 AVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP02 AVX was last recorded at 58,521 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,267 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
254 miles
Average per year
2,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,521 miles
  • 2025 – 49,239 miles
  • 2024 – 40,092 miles
  • 2023 – 30,350 miles
  • 2022 – 27,994 miles
  • 2021 – 27,162 miles
  • 2020 – 25,699 miles
  • 2019 – 25,616 miles
  • 2018 – 25,304 miles
  • 2017 – 24,789 miles
  • 2016 – 24,153 miles
  • 2015 – 23,793 miles
  • 2014 – 23,304 miles
  • 2013 – 22,755 miles
  • 2012 – 22,141 miles
  • 2011 – 21,852 miles
  • 2010 – 21,323 miles
  • 2009 – 20,919 miles
  • 2008 – 20,341 miles
  • 2007 – 19,780 miles
  • 2006 – 19,042 miles
  • 2005 – 15,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,521 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission sump wet with oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,521 miles (+254)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    58,521 miles
    Test number
    559717977236
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  2. Fail58,267 miles (+9,028)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,267 miles
    Test number
    428950226055
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  3. Pass49,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    49,239 miles
    Test number
    375756812138
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive differential wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail49,239 miles (+9,147)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,239 miles
    Test number
    365095180292
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive differential wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass40,092 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    40,092 miles
    Test number
    750007300941
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission sump wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail40,087 miles (+9,737)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,087 miles
    Test number
    758978747666
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission sump wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass30,350 miles (+2,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    30,350 miles
    Test number
    600913839478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass27,994 miles (+832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    27,994 miles
    Test number
    201396429763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass27,162 miles (+1,463)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    27,162 miles
    Test number
    529747770170
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass25,699 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    25,699 miles
    Test number
    951702080367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,616 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    25,616 miles
    Test number
    901015679121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,304 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    25,304 miles
    Test number
    130393720404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,789 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    24,789 miles
    Test number
    489281641494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,153 miles (+360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    24,153 miles
    Test number
    277095438401
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  15. Pass23,793 miles (+489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,793 miles
    Test number
    405264395112
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass23,304 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,304 miles
    Test number
    288618494419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,755 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,755 miles
    Test number
    185908693164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,141 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,141 miles
    Test number
    527281792102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,852 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,852 miles
    Test number
    177183091159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,323 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,323 miles
    Test number
    864002780126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,919 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,919 miles
    Test number
    544725799161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,341 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,341 miles
    Test number
    454758998175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,780 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,780 miles
    Test number
    413718607252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,042 miles
    Test number
    621559706278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,042 miles (+3,924)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,042 miles
    Test number
    273809806225
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  26. Pass15,118 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    15,118 miles
    Test number
    350487565207
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine managememt light on

Questions about LP02 AVX

Does LP02 AVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP02 AVX is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP02 AVX?
The MOT on LP02 AVX is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP02 AVX done?
LP02 AVX was recorded at 58,521 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 2,126 miles a year.
Has LP02 AVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP02 AVX has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LP02 AVX 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 LP02 AVX find?
LP02 AVX passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 5 more.

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