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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LS52 CXLMOT history

LS52 CXL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

LS52 CXL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
79,528 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 CXL
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
25 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 CXL was last recorded at 79,528 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,527 miles · 15 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 79,528 miles
  • 2021 – 73,647 miles
  • 2020 – 71,265 miles
  • 2019 – 69,163 miles
  • 2018 – 66,044 miles
  • 2017 – 63,026 miles
  • 2016 – 55,292 miles
  • 2015 – 46,136 miles
  • 2014 – 39,106 miles
  • 2013 – 35,779 miles
  • 2012 – 35,181 miles
  • 2011 – 32,876 miles
  • 2010 – 26,836 miles
  • 2009 – 20,737 miles
  • 2008 – 17,653 miles
  • 2007 – 15,343 miles
  • 2006 – 12,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,528 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,528 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,528 miles
    Test number
    108905718544
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  2. Fail79,528 miles (+1)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,528 miles
    Test number
    782458319456
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  3. Fail79,527 miles (+5,880)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,527 miles
    Test number
    413502255229
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working n/s side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  4. Pass73,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,647 miles
    Test number
    145366284296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,647 miles (+2,382)1 dangerous1 major4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,647 miles
    Test number
    485233057892
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle on a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (n) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass71,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,265 miles
    Test number
    780294424916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,265 miles (+2,102)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,265 miles
    Test number
    499387110246
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass69,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,163 miles
    Test number
    419305668985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,163 miles (+3,119)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,163 miles
    Test number
    986425019671
    • DangerousCentral Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,044 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,044 miles
    Test number
    983509624741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,026 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,026 miles
    Test number
    561283285073
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail63,026 miles (+7,734)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,026 miles
    Test number
    905605850411
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass55,292 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,292 miles
    Test number
    640680375797
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre Perished and wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox and Diff
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail55,292 miles (+9,156)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,292 miles
    Test number
    645986678845
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre Perished and wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox and Diff
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass46,136 miles (+7,030)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,136 miles
    Test number
    254092456254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,106 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,106 miles
    Test number
    838887904340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,779 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,779 miles
    Test number
    845706713304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,181 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,181 miles
    Test number
    748363072114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,876 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,876 miles
    Test number
    326414731162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,836 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,836 miles
    Test number
    461623320160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,737 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,737 miles
    Test number
    840351439124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,653 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,653 miles
    Test number
    820020048134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,620 miles (+2,277)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,620 miles
    Test number
    634853238110
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass15,343 miles (+3,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,343 miles
    Test number
    962386307109
    • 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)

  25. Pass12,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    12,030 miles
    Test number
    250128416159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 CXL

Does LS52 CXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 CXL expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 CXL?
The MOT on LS52 CXL expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 CXL done?
LS52 CXL was recorded at 79,528 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 4,052 miles a year.
Has LS52 CXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 CXL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 CXL 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 CXL find?
LS52 CXL passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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