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Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LS52 HHXMOT history

LS52 HHX is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2023.

LS52 HHX purple Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2024
Mileage
99,179 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 HHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 HHX was last recorded at 99,179 miles on 17 Aug 2023, 2,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,182 miles · 15 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,997 miles
Average per year
4,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,179 miles
  • 2022 – 96,182 miles
  • 2021 – 92,930 miles
  • 2020 – 89,739 miles
  • 2019 – 88,527 miles
  • 2018 – 85,272 miles
  • 2017 – 82,095 miles
  • 2016 – 77,458 miles
  • 2015 – 76,775 miles
  • 2014 – 75,855 miles
  • 2013 – 68,702 miles
  • 2012 – 63,593 miles
  • 2011 – 56,701 miles
  • 2010 – 50,443 miles
  • 2009 – 44,529 miles
  • 2008 – 33,995 miles
  • 2007 – 24,102 miles
  • 2005 – 18,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,179 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn very close to limit

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,179 miles (+2,997)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,179 miles
    Test number
    636718672242
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn very close to limit
  2. Pass96,182 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,182 miles
    Test number
    884257110172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail96,168 miles (+3,238)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,168 miles
    Test number
    207218021670
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength below strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass92,930 miles (+3,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,930 miles
    Test number
    844103264646
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass89,739 miles (+1,212)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,739 miles
    Test number
    199901111549
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing,washers getting weak
  6. Pass88,527 miles (+3,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,527 miles
    Test number
    480665170025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass85,272 miles (+3,177)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    884841634691
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both Front and Rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting brackets broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass82,095 miles (+4,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,095 miles
    Test number
    471032920091
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing,brake discs wearing
  9. Pass77,458 miles (+683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,458 miles
    Test number
    971728865768
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryChassis members corroding
    • AdvisoryCracks in windscreen,brake discs wearing,brake pipes+ferrules corroding
  10. Pass76,775 miles (+920)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,775 miles
    Test number
    528333755124
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen 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
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass75,855 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,855 miles
    Test number
    437145194239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Fail75,855 miles (+7,153)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,855 miles
    Test number
    315925794472
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  13. Pass68,702 miles (+92)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,702 miles
    Test number
    356631903398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail68,610 miles (+5,017)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,610 miles
    Test number
    206137193291
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass63,593 miles (+6,892)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,593 miles
    Test number
    465777912307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  16. Pass56,701 miles (+6,258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,701 miles
    Test number
    666728891252
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  17. Pass50,443 miles (+5,914)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,443 miles
    Test number
    784929400317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass44,529 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,529 miles
    Test number
    862427219388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  19. Fail44,527 miles (+2,795)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,527 miles
    Test number
    913844819355
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Pass41,732 miles (+7,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,732 miles
    Test number
    531575839181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass33,995 miles (+9,893)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,995 miles
    Test number
    470863438111
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES
  22. Pass24,102 miles (+5,690)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,102 miles
    Test number
    633026337171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    18,412 miles
    Test number
    143432095294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 HHX

Does LS52 HHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 HHX expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 HHX?
The MOT on LS52 HHX expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 HHX done?
LS52 HHX was recorded at 99,179 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023, an average of 4,531 miles a year.
Has LS52 HHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 HHX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 HHX 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 HHX find?
LS52 HHX passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very low, and 3 more.

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