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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

LS52 MVPMOT history

LS52 MVP is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 215,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2024.

LS52 MVP blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
215,211 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2024
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 MVP
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 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 MVP was last recorded at 215,211 miles on 20 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,211 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 215,211 miles
  • 2023 – 211,803 miles
  • 2022 – 204,316 miles
  • 2021 – 182,608 miles
  • 2020 – 165,002 miles
  • 2019 – 148,917 miles
  • 2018 – 131,136 miles
  • 2017 – 115,391 miles
  • 2016 – 102,660 miles
  • 2015 – 90,697 miles
  • 2014 – 83,015 miles
  • 2013 – 74,194 miles
  • 2012 – 66,579 miles
  • 2011 – 62,703 miles
  • 2010 – 56,430 miles
  • 2009 – 52,444 miles
  • 2008 – 47,614 miles
  • 2007 – 42,055 miles
  • 2006 – 38,991 miles
  • 2005 – 30,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,211 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCoolant low warning light on dashRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat beltsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,211 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    215,211 miles
    Test number
    939598273760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts
  2. Fail215,211 miles (+3,408)1 dangerous10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,211 miles
    Test number
    498366943712
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryCoolant low warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts
  3. Pass211,803 miles (+7,487)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    211,803 miles
    Test number
    867824632868
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  4. Pass204,316 miles (+21,708)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    204,316 miles
    Test number
    840228481184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass182,608 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    182,608 miles
    Test number
    751003030726
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail182,608 miles (+17,606)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,608 miles
    Test number
    697442641777
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.77mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass165,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    165,002 miles
    Test number
    748102567031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail165,002 miles (+16,085)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,002 miles
    Test number
    698011463994
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down
  9. Pass148,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,917 miles
    Test number
    844871397779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Headlight lens dull
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail148,910 miles (+17,774)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,910 miles
    Test number
    260234701346
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Headlight lens dull
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass131,136 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    131,136 miles
    Test number
    384034250018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,080 miles (+15,689)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,080 miles
    Test number
    676342230807
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass115,391 miles (+12,731)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,391 miles
    Test number
    179371070348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,660 miles
    Test number
    843854317962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,659 miles (+11,962)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,659 miles
    Test number
    653276565977
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass90,697 miles (+7,682)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,697 miles
    Test number
    937027326012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,015 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,015 miles
    Test number
    425163654451
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass83,015 miles (+8,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,015 miles
    Test number
    946883554383
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass74,194 miles (+3,565)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,194 miles
    Test number
    136327053376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,629 miles (+4,050)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,629 miles
    Test number
    347803853016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,579 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,579 miles
    Test number
    497556542052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,703 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,703 miles
    Test number
    379406051001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,700 miles (+6,270)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,700 miles
    Test number
    355994451067
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  24. Pass56,430 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,430 miles
    Test number
    652469540085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,444 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,444 miles
    Test number
    760018049067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,614 miles (+5,559)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,614 miles
    Test number
    943510658069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,055 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    241408147054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,991 miles
    Test number
    134510156174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail38,991 miles (+8,413)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,991 miles
    Test number
    391580656111
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  30. Pass30,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    30,578 miles
    Test number
    470230995256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 MVP

Does LS52 MVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 MVP expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 MVP?
The MOT on LS52 MVP expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 MVP done?
LS52 MVP was recorded at 215,211 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2024, an average of 9,670 miles a year.
Has LS52 MVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 MVP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 MVP 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 MVP find?
LS52 MVP passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush; coolant low warning light on dash; unable to check rear seat belts.

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