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Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

LS52 MKFMOT history

LS52 MKF is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 53,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LS52 MKF blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
53,625 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 MKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 MKF was last recorded at 53,625 miles on 20 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,625 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,625 miles
  • 2024 – 49,039 miles
  • 2023 – 44,048 miles
  • 2022 – 40,151 miles
  • 2021 – 35,192 miles
  • 2020 – 31,475 miles
  • 2019 – 24,031 miles
  • 2017 – 22,765 miles
  • 2016 – 16,917 miles
  • 2015 – 16,274 miles
  • 2014 – 15,386 miles
  • 2013 – 14,468 miles
  • 2012 – 13,517 miles
  • 2011 – 12,476 miles
  • 2010 – 12,007 miles
  • 2009 – 11,328 miles
  • 2008 – 10,556 miles
  • 2007 – 9,936 miles
  • 2006 – 9,337 miles
  • 2005 – 8,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    958918267922
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    300900683010
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear pads wearing thin

  3. Pass53,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    53,625 miles
    Test number
    808852603721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,625 miles (+4,586)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,625 miles
    Test number
    381445659580
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak at rear

  5. Pass49,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    49,039 miles
    Test number
    793664838288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

  6. Fail49,038 miles (+4,990)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,038 miles
    Test number
    819357491441
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

  7. Pass44,048 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    44,048 miles
    Test number
    213494318571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,047 miles (+3,896)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,047 miles
    Test number
    939665245234
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,151 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    40,151 miles
    Test number
    840479618456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail40,149 miles (+4,957)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,149 miles
    Test number
    448916664228
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass35,192 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    35,192 miles
    Test number
    727116703088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail35,192 miles (+3,717)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,192 miles
    Test number
    364632748135
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass31,475 miles (+7,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,475 miles
    Test number
    162891381454
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass24,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    24,031 miles
    Test number
    167171050864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,031 miles (+1,266)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,031 miles
    Test number
    517584493851
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass22,765 miles (+5,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    22,765 miles
    Test number
    366083747664
    • AdvisoryCOVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass16,917 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    16,917 miles
    Test number
    487104518246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,274 miles (+888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    16,274 miles
    Test number
    521700203374
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass15,386 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    15,386 miles
    Test number
    986955714303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,468 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    14,468 miles
    Test number
    556648513368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,517 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    13,517 miles
    Test number
    759097412372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,476 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    12,476 miles
    Test number
    845356611399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,007 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    12,007 miles
    Test number
    552655310341
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLight water ingress rear number plate

  24. Fail12,004 miles (+676)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,004 miles
    Test number
    513054210395
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLight water ingress rear number plate

  25. Pass11,328 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    11,328 miles
    Test number
    613673619370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,556 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    10,556 miles
    Test number
    462951618466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,936 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    9,936 miles
    Test number
    350825287435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,337 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,337 miles
    Test number
    792031416393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass8,136 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    8,136 miles
    Test number
    392178305316
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have nails in tread

Questions about LS52 MKF

Does LS52 MKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 MKF is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 MKF?
The MOT on LS52 MKF is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 MKF done?
LS52 MKF was recorded at 53,625 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2025, an average of 2,357 miles a year.
Has LS52 MKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 MKF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS52 MKF 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 MKF find?
LS52 MKF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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