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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS52 PFDMOT history

LS52 PFD is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 54,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2022.

LS52 PFD blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2023
Mileage
54,923 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 PFD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 PFD was last recorded at 54,923 miles on 19 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2010: 16,218 miles, lower than 22,509 miles on 4 Apr 2009.

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
54,923 miles · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 54,923 miles
  • 2021 – 54,324 miles
  • 2020 – 45,032 miles
  • 2019 – 39,484 miles
  • 2018 – 31,341 miles
  • 2017 – 26,515 miles
  • 2016 – 25,909 miles
  • 2015 – 25,450 miles
  • 2014 – 24,241 miles
  • 2013 – 22,617 miles
  • 2012 – 20,042 miles
  • 2011 – 18,884 miles
  • 2010 – 16,218 miles
  • 2009 – 22,509 miles
  • 2008 – 18,850 miles
  • 2007 – 8,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,923 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryEML Light on
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch dos not switch off
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,923 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,923 miles
    Test number
    926239268357
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML Light on
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch dos not switch off
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail54,923 miles (+599)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,923 miles
    Test number
    977099835894
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch doesn’t switch off headlamps but switches on ok
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass54,324 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,324 miles
    Test number
    800641134908
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail54,284 miles (+9,252)3 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,284 miles
    Test number
    546905139796
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass45,032 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,032 miles
    Test number
    425902931959
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail44,960 miles (+5,476)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,960 miles
    Test number
    413864035408
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass39,484 miles (+8,143)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,484 miles
    Test number
    168676502443
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass31,341 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    31,341 miles
    Test number
    916534231969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,515 miles
    Test number
    178277798051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail26,515 miles (+606)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,515 miles
    Test number
    737969448450
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass25,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,909 miles
    Test number
    357109156166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,909 miles (+459)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,909 miles
    Test number
    513503421778
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass25,450 miles (+1,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,450 miles
    Test number
    835877345112
    • NoteVisable cracks on outside wall off side rear tyre

  14. Pass24,241 miles (+1,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,241 miles
    Test number
    547799374018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass22,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,617 miles
    Test number
    285744633141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,617 miles (+10)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,617 miles
    Test number
    568473833166
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Fail22,607 miles (+2,565)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,607 miles
    Test number
    519661833116
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Fail20,042 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,042 miles
    Test number
    295155552018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass20,042 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,042 miles
    Test number
    609835852062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,884 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,884 miles
    Test number
    776462781082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,218 miles
    Test number
    121107470078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,218 miles (-6,291)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,218 miles
    Test number
    504367370010
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass22,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,509 miles
    Test number
    254094699060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,509 miles (+3,659)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,509 miles
    Test number
    643184899062
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass18,850 miles (+10,283)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,850 miles
    Test number
    403047418148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    8,567 miles
    Test number
    260424617439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail8,567 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,567 miles
    Test number
    413734317104
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass8,820 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    8,820 km
    Test number
    643843706032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 PFD

Does LS52 PFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 PFD expired on 18 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 PFD?
The MOT on LS52 PFD expired on 18 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 PFD done?
LS52 PFD was recorded at 54,923 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2022, an average of 2,977 miles a year.
Has LS52 PFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 PFD has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 PFD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 PFD find?
LS52 PFD passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; eml light on; headlamp switch dos not switch off, and 2 more.

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