Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc
LS52 HLXMOT history
LS52 HLX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,994 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 108,994 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,813 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 HLX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 HLX was last recorded at 108,994 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 1,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 107,348 miles · 25 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,646 miles
- Average per year
- 4,813 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 108,994 miles
- 2021 – 107,348 miles
- 2018 – 104,766 miles
- 2017 – 94,791 miles
- 2016 – 83,220 miles
- 2015 – 75,241 miles
- 2013 – 72,938 miles
- 2012 – 68,447 miles
- 2011 – 65,580 miles
- 2010 – 64,066 miles
- 2009 – 57,288 miles
- 2008 – 48,280 miles
- 2007 – 36,845 miles
- 2006 – 25,566 miles
- 2005 – 20,977 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,994 miles
- AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corrodded
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Engine cover fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full body undertray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,994 miles (+1,646)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 108,994 miles
- Test number
- 188884340851
- AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corrodded
Pass107,348 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 107,348 miles
- Test number
- 823425039491
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFull body undertray fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail107,347 miles (+2,581)1 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,347 miles
- Test number
- 534410571767
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet catch broken
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFull body undertray fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,766 miles (+426)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 104,766 miles
- Test number
- 463779225311
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail104,340 miles (+9,549)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,340 miles
- Test number
- 672927940437
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHeat shield insecure at rear
- AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in both front tie rods
Pass94,791 miles (+283)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 94,791 miles
- Test number
- 233038383319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,508 miles (+11,288)8 failures13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,508 miles
- Test number
- 144112311525
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryAll rear thrust arm rubber bushes deteriated
- AdvisoryBolts/clamps from cat to center exhaust broke/corroded and rear exhaust hanger broke
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake pipes to flexys
- AdvisoryCreaking/knocking noises from suspension,invest required
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryFront/rear discs corroded
- AdvisoryO/s door mirror glass delaminated
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRepair to headlamp level sensor has been carried out
Pass83,220 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 83,220 miles
- Test number
- 166024721360
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting bracket broken but still secure
Fail83,210 miles (+7,969)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,210 miles
- Test number
- 856636747190
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint strut rod/ caster control arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting bracket broken but still secure
Pass75,241 miles (+2,303)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 75,241 miles
- Test number
- 278661935085
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass72,938 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 72,938 miles
- Test number
- 235869143236
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail72,938 miles (+4,491)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,938 miles
- Test number
- 925239143202
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass68,447 miles (+2,867)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 68,447 miles
- Test number
- 929772162227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,580 miles (+1,514)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 65,580 miles
- Test number
- 435162661288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,066 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 64,066 miles
- Test number
- 412463450238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- 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)
Fail64,066 miles (+6,778)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,066 miles
- Test number
- 242232150225
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- 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)
Pass57,288 miles (+9,008)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 57,288 miles
- Test number
- 343011339436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,280 miles (+11,435)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 48,280 miles
- Test number
- 980236858270
- NoteNearside front wheel bearing has slight play
Pass36,845 miles (+11,279)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 36,845 miles
- Test number
- 942792747294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,566 miles (+4,589)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 25,566 miles
- Test number
- 933944346223
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 20,977 miles
- Test number
- 442588715381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS52 HLX
- Does LS52 HLX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS52 HLX expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 HLX?
- The MOT on LS52 HLX expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS52 HLX done?
- LS52 HLX was recorded at 108,994 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 4,813 miles a year.
- Has LS52 HLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 HLX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS52 HLX 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 HLX find?
- LS52 HLX passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: both front brake pipes corrodded.
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