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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

LS52 MSOMOT history

LS52 MSO is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 201,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2023.

LS52 MSO blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2024
Mileage
201,654 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 MSO
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 expired on 22 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 MSO was last recorded at 201,654 miles on 23 Dec 2023, 2,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2016: 156,048 miles, lower than 157,886 miles on 24 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
199,406 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,248 miles
Average per year
9,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 201,654 miles
  • 2022 – 186,098 miles
  • 2021 – 170,085 miles
  • 2020 – 162,710 miles
  • 2019 – 157,965 miles
  • 2018 – 157,950 miles
  • 2016 – 156,048 miles
  • 2015 – 157,886 miles
  • 2013 – 150,782 miles
  • 2012 – 120,665 miles
  • 2010 – 110,865 miles
  • 2009 – 97,416 miles
  • 2008 – 80,448 miles
  • 2007 – 63,289 miles
  • 2005 – 33,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,654 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,654 miles (+2,248)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    201,654 miles
    Test number
    136982651207
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail199,406 miles (+13,308)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,406 miles
    Test number
    720857229022
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass186,098 miles (+16,013)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    186,098 miles
    Test number
    460174565149
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,085 miles (+6)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    170,085 miles
    Test number
    640299409513
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail170,079 miles (+7,369)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,079 miles
    Test number
    848538154985
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass162,710 miles (+4,745)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    162,710 miles
    Test number
    916262609645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,965 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    157,965 miles
    Test number
    979386226017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass157,950 miles (+1,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    157,950 miles
    Test number
    873532938521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass156,048 miles (-1,838)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    156,048 miles
    Test number
    248157807372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,886 miles (+7,104)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    157,886 miles
    Test number
    696655955055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass150,782 miles (+30,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    150,782 miles
    Test number
    536479493187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass120,665 miles (+9,800)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    120,665 miles
    Test number
    549907912059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,865 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    110,865 miles
    Test number
    820417260141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,855 miles (+13,439)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,855 miles
    Test number
    253206460406
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass97,416 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    97,416 miles
    Test number
    360810669146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,352 miles (+16,904)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,352 miles
    Test number
    631029259115
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass80,448 miles (+17,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,448 miles
    Test number
    292059968103
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail63,289 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,289 miles
    Test number
    104126077147
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteSlight play in both front antirollbar linkrods

  19. Pass63,289 miles (+29,862)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    63,289 miles
    Test number
    493226377171
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteSlight play in both front antirollbar linkrods

  20. Pass33,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    33,427 miles
    Test number
    314237295428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 MSO

Does LS52 MSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 MSO expired on 22 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 MSO?
The MOT on LS52 MSO expired on 22 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 MSO done?
LS52 MSO was recorded at 201,654 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2023, an average of 9,262 miles a year.
Has LS52 MSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 MSO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS52 MSO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 MSO find?
LS52 MSO passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2023 with 5 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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