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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LS52 CWVMOT history

LS52 CWV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LS52 CWV black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
120,812 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 CWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 CWV was last recorded at 120,812 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,552 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,260 miles
Average per year
4,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,812 miles
  • 2025 – 118,552 miles
  • 2024 – 116,290 miles
  • 2023 – 113,849 miles
  • 2022 – 111,305 miles
  • 2021 – 108,237 miles
  • 2020 – 105,280 miles
  • 2019 – 103,273 miles
  • 2018 – 98,329 miles
  • 2017 – 92,304 miles
  • 2016 – 86,418 miles
  • 2015 – 81,610 miles
  • 2014 – 76,025 miles
  • 2013 – 71,013 miles
  • 2012 – 65,938 miles
  • 2011 – 59,533 miles
  • 2010 – 54,600 miles
  • 2009 – 48,935 miles
  • 2008 – 42,799 miles
  • 2007 – 37,939 miles
  • 2006 – 32,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,812 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp is not working
  • AdvisoryRear diff is leaking
  • AdvisoryRear suspension bar has corrosion

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,812 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    120,812 miles
    Test number
    272922305930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp is not working
    • AdvisoryRear diff is leaking
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bar has corrosion
  2. Fail120,812 miles (+2,260)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,812 miles
    Test number
    739169551093
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp is not working
    • AdvisoryRear diff is leaking
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bar has corrosion
  3. Pass118,552 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,552 miles
    Test number
    244864845487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,290 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,290 miles
    Test number
    170091307668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,849 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,849 miles
    Test number
    690030434171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,305 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,305 miles
    Test number
    200062057754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,237 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,237 miles
    Test number
    326039393491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,280 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,280 miles
    Test number
    489648494491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,273 miles
    Test number
    939184781570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Fail103,268 miles (+4,939)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,268 miles
    Test number
    392301702007
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass98,329 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,329 miles
    Test number
    966398236695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,304 miles (+5,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,304 miles
    Test number
    813778864484
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass86,418 miles (+4,808)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,418 miles
    Test number
    167645660681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper deteriorated
  14. Pass81,610 miles (+5,585)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,610 miles
    Test number
    699135264193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Pass76,025 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,025 miles
    Test number
    456939184296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,013 miles (+5,075)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,013 miles
    Test number
    286085893287
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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
    • NoteRear exhaust support bracket broken.Parking brake dragging slightly.
  17. Pass65,938 miles (+6,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,938 miles
    Test number
    655047292282
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass59,533 miles (+4,933)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,533 miles
    Test number
    108235081260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth ns & os parking brake dragging slightly.
  19. Pass54,600 miles (+5,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,600 miles
    Test number
    621327880223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass48,935 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,935 miles
    Test number
    811719189218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,799 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,799 miles
    Test number
    763578798286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHorn sounds slightly harsh
  22. Fail42,799 miles (+4,860)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,799 miles
    Test number
    802798298234
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHorn sounds slightly harsh
  23. Pass37,939 miles (+5,397)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,939 miles
    Test number
    650687097208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  24. Pass32,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,542 miles
    Test number
    850309096279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 CWV

Does LS52 CWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 CWV is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 CWV?
The MOT on LS52 CWV is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 CWV done?
LS52 CWV was recorded at 120,812 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,420 miles a year.
Has LS52 CWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 CWV has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS52 CWV 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 LS52 CWV find?
LS52 CWV passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front fog lamp is not working; rear diff is leaking, and 1 more.

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