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Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

LS52 HFWMOT history

LS52 HFW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 143,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2024.

LS52 HFW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2025
Mileage
143,592 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 HFW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 HFW was last recorded at 143,592 miles on 6 Apr 2024, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,568 miles · 12 Oct 2017
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
3,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,592 miles
  • 2017 – 143,568 miles
  • 2016 – 140,099 miles
  • 2015 – 136,061 miles
  • 2014 – 130,373 miles
  • 2013 – 125,443 miles
  • 2012 – 119,881 miles
  • 2011 – 113,966 miles
  • 2010 – 106,490 miles
  • 2009 – 98,593 miles
  • 2008 – 92,868 miles
  • 2006 – 86,280 miles
  • 2005 – 80,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,592 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,592 miles (+24)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    143,592 miles
    Test number
    970344909308
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass143,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    143,568 miles
    Test number
    793180919232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail143,568 miles (+3,469)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,568 miles
    Test number
    800636140048
    • DangerousRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  4. Pass140,099 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    140,099 miles
    Test number
    993393332660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,061 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    136,061 miles
    Test number
    538016765171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,373 miles6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    130,373 miles
    Test number
    827188744029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outter edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outter edge
  7. Fail130,373 miles (+4,930)2 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,373 miles
    Test number
    608238644012
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outter edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outter edge
  8. Pass125,443 miles (+5,562)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    125,443 miles
    Test number
    905982653007
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass119,881 miles (+5,915)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    119,881 miles
    Test number
    469324742041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    113,966 miles
    Test number
    826536341015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,966 miles (+7,476)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,966 miles
    Test number
    166236941080
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass106,490 miles (+75)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    106,490 miles
    Test number
    720443650005
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  13. Fail106,415 miles (+7,822)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,415 miles
    Test number
    103848340407
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  14. Pass98,593 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    98,593 miles
    Test number
    214100159025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,569 miles (+5,701)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,569 miles
    Test number
    302017549096
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass92,868 miles (+6,588)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    92,868 miles
    Test number
    394714858007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,280 miles (+5,859)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    86,280 miles
    Test number
    454292066392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    80,421 miles
    Test number
    931789295250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 HFW

Does LS52 HFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 HFW expired on 5 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 HFW?
The MOT on LS52 HFW expired on 5 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 HFW done?
LS52 HFW was recorded at 143,592 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2024, an average of 3,425 miles a year.
Has LS52 HFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 HFW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on LS52 HFW 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 HFW find?
LS52 HFW passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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