Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,685 cc
LS02 KOVMOT history
LS02 KOV is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 160,506 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 160,506 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,149 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS02 KOV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 10 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS02 KOV was last recorded at 160,506 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 159,858 miles · 24 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 648 miles
- Average per year
- 5,149 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 160,506 miles
- 2023 – 159,858 miles
- 2022 – 155,883 miles
- 2021 – 151,482 miles
- 2020 – 146,455 miles
- 2019 – 139,769 miles
- 2018 – 137,178 miles
- 2017 – 126,952 miles
- 2016 – 117,806 miles
- 2015 – 107,766 miles
- 2014 – 104,518 miles
- 2013 – 102,051 miles
- 2012 – 99,172 miles
- 2011 – 95,823 miles
- 2010 – 92,514 miles
- 2008 – 84,634 miles
- 2007 – 76,094 miles
- 2006 – 67,346 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,506 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRubber bushes starting to deteriorate
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.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,506 miles (+648)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 160,506 miles
- Test number
- 256820381036
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRubber bushes starting to deteriorate
Pass159,858 miles (+3,975)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 159,858 miles
- Test number
- 376337800872
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,883 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 155,883 miles
- Test number
- 760978733790
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail155,882 miles (+4,400)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,882 miles
- Test number
- 189635914644
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass151,482 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 151,482 miles
- Test number
- 763439516305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail151,482 miles (+5,027)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,482 miles
- Test number
- 665380366876
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d shape rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d shape rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass146,455 miles (+6,686)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 146,455 miles
- Test number
- 448491608370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,769 miles (+2,591)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 139,769 miles
- Test number
- 394814090349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,178 miles (+10,226)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 137,178 miles
- Test number
- 929392048028
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 126,952 miles
- Test number
- 852165985122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,952 miles (+9,146)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,952 miles
- Test number
- 958677379959
- FailureNearside 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)
Pass117,806 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 117,806 miles
- Test number
- 903640828800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,806 miles (+4,900)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,806 miles
- Test number
- 763111673959
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass112,906 miles (+5,140)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 112,906 miles
- Test number
- 423442793727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,766 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 107,766 miles
- Test number
- 126138825424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,766 miles (+3,248)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,766 miles
- Test number
- 685836625092
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass104,518 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 104,518 miles
- Test number
- 655253914075
- 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)
Fail104,518 miles (+2,467)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,518 miles
- Test number
- 766073014075
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
Pass102,051 miles (+2,879)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 102,051 miles
- Test number
- 899746743058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,172 miles (+3,349)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 99,172 miles
- Test number
- 396148442045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSRS lamp illuminated
Pass95,823 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 95,823 miles
- Test number
- 579239241020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,823 miles (+3,309)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,823 miles
- Test number
- 578088141035
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass92,514 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 92,514 miles
- Test number
- 793505150027
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail92,514 miles (+7,880)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,514 miles
- Test number
- 224303950022
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass84,634 miles (+8,540)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 84,634 miles
- Test number
- 600107808262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,094 miles (+8,748)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 76,094 miles
- Test number
- 612698607249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,346 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 67,346 miles
- Test number
- 202691596473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS02 KOV
- Does LS02 KOV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS02 KOV expired on 23 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS02 KOV?
- The MOT on LS02 KOV expired on 23 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS02 KOV done?
- LS02 KOV was recorded at 160,506 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 5,149 miles a year.
- Has LS02 KOV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS02 KOV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS02 KOV 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 LS02 KOV find?
- LS02 KOV passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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