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Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,685 cc

LS52 PDYMOT history

LS52 PDY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 109,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LS52 PDY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,460 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 PDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 PDY was last recorded at 109,460 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2008: 20,620 miles, lower than 75,678 miles on 19 Apr 2007.

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
109,421 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
4,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,460 miles
  • 2024 – 93,568 miles
  • 2023 – 83,457 miles
  • 2022 – 73,114 miles
  • 2021 – 65,911 miles
  • 2020 – 52,056 miles
  • 2019 – 39,311 miles
  • 2018 – 34,866 miles
  • 2017 – 32,100 miles
  • 2016 – 30,640 miles
  • 2015 – 29,336 miles
  • 2014 – 28,079 miles
  • 2013 – 26,514 miles
  • 2012 – 25,569 miles
  • 2011 – 23,693 miles
  • 2010 – 22,953 miles
  • 2009 – 21,890 miles
  • 2008 – 20,620 miles
  • 2007 – 75,678 miles
  • 2006 – 13,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,460 miles
  • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is faded.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is faded.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,460 miles (+39)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    109,460 miles
    Test number
    478174506415
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail109,421 miles (+15,853)2 dangerous8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,421 miles
    Test number
    760776209330
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorSpare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass93,568 miles (+314)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,568 miles
    Test number
    371784490339
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail93,254 miles (+9,797)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,254 miles
    Test number
    945045005213
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall of tyre . 205/55 R16 91V Fronway. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass83,457 miles (+10,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,457 miles
    Test number
    566620591842
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPad warning on

  6. Pass73,114 miles (+7,203)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,114 miles
    Test number
    104948290232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,911 miles (+142)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,911 miles
    Test number
    453120422672
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail65,769 miles (+13,713)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,769 miles
    Test number
    660601644940
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass52,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,056 miles
    Test number
    593654158343
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail52,056 miles (+12,745)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,056 miles
    Test number
    532840106878
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass39,311 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,311 miles
    Test number
    773721133617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,866 miles (+2,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    34,866 miles
    Test number
    659865573752
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge also side wall cracks (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass32,100 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,100 miles
    Test number
    466129341109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,511 miles
    Test number
    162013940015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,510 miles (+870)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,510 miles
    Test number
    848478569876
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass30,640 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,640 miles
    Test number
    445568829690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,336 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,336 miles
    Test number
    167454905146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,079 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,079 miles
    Test number
    517473714184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,514 miles
    Test number
    865625703143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,514 miles (+945)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,514 miles
    Test number
    969735303117
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Fail25,569 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,569 miles
    Test number
    208212402182
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  22. Pass25,569 miles (+1,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,569 miles
    Test number
    966152102123
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  23. Pass23,693 miles (+740)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,693 miles
    Test number
    457231331157
    • NoteO/s/front door mirror deteriorating

  24. Pass22,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,953 miles
    Test number
    284650020487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,953 miles (+1,063)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,953 miles
    Test number
    852719910181
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/front door mirror slighty damage but not affecting rear view

  26. Pass21,890 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,890 miles
    Test number
    530663319181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,620 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,620 miles
    Test number
    734733228182
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass20,620 miles (-55,058)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,620 miles
    Test number
    981153028162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass75,678 miles (+62,212)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    75,678 miles
    Test number
    254349507133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass13,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,466 miles
    Test number
    990777716173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 PDY

Does LS52 PDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 PDY is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 PDY?
The MOT on LS52 PDY is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 PDY done?
LS52 PDY was recorded at 109,460 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 4,891 miles a year.
Has LS52 PDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 PDY has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 PDY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 PDY find?
LS52 PDY passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; engine mounting damaged but not to excess; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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