Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc
LS52 MVLMOT history
LS52 MVL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 171,476 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 171,476 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,972 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 MVL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 MVL was last recorded at 171,476 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 5,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 166,076 miles · 7 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,400 miles
- Average per year
- 8,972 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 171,476 miles
- 2021 – 166,076 miles
- 2020 – 161,991 miles
- 2019 – 158,522 miles
- 2018 – 152,989 miles
- 2017 – 147,126 miles
- 2016 – 139,294 miles
- 2015 – 131,926 miles
- 2014 – 122,902 miles
- 2013 – 112,381 miles
- 2012 – 101,822 miles
- 2011 – 88,688 miles
- 2010 – 74,246 miles
- 2009 – 65,263 miles
- 2008 – 53,257 miles
- 2007 – 43,296 miles
- 2006 – 32,213 miles
- 2005 – 20,916 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,476 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,476 miles (+5,400)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 171,476 miles
- Test number
- 436222722679
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass166,076 miles (+4,085)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 166,076 miles
- Test number
- 991491183283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,991 miles (+3,469)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 161,991 miles
- Test number
- 295208089131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,522 miles (+5,533)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 158,522 miles
- Test number
- 133363239227
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside minor (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material poor condition (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body surface corrosion
- AdvisoryServo pipe slight chafing no leaks at time
Pass152,989 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 152,989 miles
- Test number
- 799507636613
- MinorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorating advise replace (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake flexi hoses minor surface perishing
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted signs of oil staining
Fail152,989 miles (+5,863)1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,989 miles
- Test number
- 864735197637
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorating advise replace (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake flexi hoses minor surface perishing
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted signs of oil staining
Pass147,126 miles (+7,832)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 147,126 miles
- Test number
- 522240353141
- Advisory1)Nearside front tyre wearing bald outer edge.(2)Front tyre valves minor surface perishing.(3)Rear tyres 3mm nearside surface cracking between tread.
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded surface (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass139,294 miles (+7,368)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 139,294 miles
- Test number
- 587947491613
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front to car (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn lower than offside advise remove wheels and check inner pads (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre surface cracked between tread no cords/ply exposed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front to car advise replace (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass131,926 miles (+9,024)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 131,926 miles
- Test number
- 300509172818
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront tyre valves perishing
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass122,902 miles (+10,521)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 122,902 miles
- Test number
- 698723694257
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass112,381 miles (+10,559)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 112,381 miles
- Test number
- 305231793452
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass101,822 miles (+13,134)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 101,822 miles
- Test number
- 679320512384
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass88,688 miles (+14,442)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 88,688 miles
- Test number
- 818570121379
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing edges.
- NoteOffside rear light lense cracked.
Pass74,246 miles (+8,983)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 74,246 miles
- Test number
- 184112990230
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Note1.Offside rear light unit lense cracked. 2.Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.
Pass65,263 miles (+12,006)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 65,263 miles
- Test number
- 823199809359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteAir box rattles
Pass53,257 miles (+9,961)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 53,257 miles
- Test number
- 933174098264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,296 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 43,296 miles
- Test number
- 443361217379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,276 miles (+11,063)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,276 miles
- Test number
- 833350417387
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass32,213 miles (+11,297)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 32,213 miles
- Test number
- 410949716359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,916 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 20,916 miles
- Test number
- 892014605368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS52 MVL
- Does LS52 MVL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS52 MVL expired on 11 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 MVL?
- The MOT on LS52 MVL expired on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS52 MVL done?
- LS52 MVL was recorded at 171,476 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 8,972 miles a year.
- Has LS52 MVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 MVL has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2018.
- Has the mileage on LS52 MVL 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 MVL find?
- LS52 MVL passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect: headlamp lens slightly defective.
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