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Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,685 cc

LS52 MLZMOT history

LS52 MLZ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LS52 MLZ blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,530 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 MLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 MLZ was last recorded at 118,530 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 2,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,798 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,732 miles
Average per year
4,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,530 miles
  • 2024 – 115,798 miles
  • 2023 – 113,319 miles
  • 2022 – 109,974 miles
  • 2021 – 108,379 miles
  • 2020 – 107,181 miles
  • 2019 – 102,009 miles
  • 2018 – 95,156 miles
  • 2017 – 87,953 miles
  • 2016 – 80,592 miles
  • 2015 – 73,600 miles
  • 2014 – 67,594 miles
  • 2013 – 64,747 miles
  • 2012 – 61,005 miles
  • 2011 – 58,641 miles
  • 2010 – 55,173 miles
  • 2009 – 52,236 miles
  • 2008 – 48,362 miles
  • 2007 – 43,377 miles
  • 2006 – 35,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,530 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,530 miles (+2,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,530 miles
    Test number
    887367939309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass115,798 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,798 miles
    Test number
    901038151833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,788 miles (+2,469)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,788 miles
    Test number
    162762649003
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass113,319 miles (+3,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,319 miles
    Test number
    941152571881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,974 miles
    Test number
    604161864826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,974 miles (+1,595)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,974 miles
    Test number
    883852293046
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass108,379 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,379 miles
    Test number
    667776331286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,181 miles (+5,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,181 miles
    Test number
    458287717261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,009 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,009 miles
    Test number
    975616023100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,005 miles (+6,849)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,005 miles
    Test number
    318042165589
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass95,156 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,156 miles
    Test number
    944558160161
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

  12. Fail95,156 miles (+7,203)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,156 miles
    Test number
    805327646711
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

  13. Pass87,953 miles (+7,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,953 miles
    Test number
    968581212646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge and sidewalls damaged (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass80,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,592 miles
    Test number
    297536079206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,592 miles (+6,992)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,592 miles
    Test number
    114533957738
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,600 miles (+6,006)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,600 miles
    Test number
    813809223237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,594 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,594 miles
    Test number
    295626184209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,747 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,747 miles
    Test number
    376743083290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,005 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,005 miles
    Test number
    206905782236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,641 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,641 miles
    Test number
    265486181269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,173 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,173 miles
    Test number
    372474880285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,236 miles (+3,874)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,236 miles
    Test number
    882102599264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,362 miles (+4,985)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,362 miles
    Test number
    220734688284
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront suspension bush's starting to split.
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass43,377 miles (+7,802)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,377 miles
    Test number
    830290417318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,575 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,575 miles
    Test number
    471353716382
    • NoteOffside Front Tyre Split on Inner Sidewall.

Questions about LS52 MLZ

Does LS52 MLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 MLZ is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 MLZ?
The MOT on LS52 MLZ is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 MLZ done?
LS52 MLZ was recorded at 118,530 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 4,355 miles a year.
Has LS52 MLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 MLZ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 MLZ 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 MLZ find?
LS52 MLZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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