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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LS52 TNKMOT history

LS52 TNK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 176,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2023.

LS52 TNK silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2024
Mileage
176,990 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 TNK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 TNK was last recorded at 176,990 miles on 22 Aug 2023, 1,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,036 miles · 25 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,954 miles
Average per year
7,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,990 miles
  • 2022 – 175,036 miles
  • 2021 – 172,994 miles
  • 2020 – 171,420 miles
  • 2019 – 169,493 miles
  • 2018 – 164,586 miles
  • 2017 – 157,574 miles
  • 2016 – 148,414 miles
  • 2015 – 143,201 miles
  • 2014 – 137,691 miles
  • 2013 – 128,055 miles
  • 2012 – 116,486 miles
  • 2011 – 105,663 miles
  • 2010 – 95,443 miles
  • 2009 – 88,164 miles
  • 2008 – 75,371 miles
  • 2007 – 61,658 miles
  • 2006 – 50,200 miles
  • 2005 – 37,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,990 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured just acceptable (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,990 miles (+1,954)5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    176,990 miles
    Test number
    166008114353
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured just acceptable (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass175,036 miles (+2,042)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    175,036 miles
    Test number
    839981606363
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass172,994 miles (+1,574)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    172,994 miles
    Test number
    175117067724
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass171,420 miles (+1,927)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    171,420 miles
    Test number
    653830937794
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp some times slightly flickers
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f head lamp patterns & aims just acceptable
    • AdvisoryO/s/r & n/s/r metal brake pipes near flexi pipe connections are corroding

  5. Pass169,493 miles (+4,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    169,493 miles
    Test number
    441887291208
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass164,586 miles (+7,012)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    164,586 miles
    Test number
    856769565092
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  7. Pass157,574 miles (+9,160)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    157,574 miles
    Test number
    842789896092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,414 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    148,414 miles
    Test number
    128761236950
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  9. Fail148,414 miles (+5,213)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,414 miles
    Test number
    280886595924
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  10. Pass143,201 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    143,201 miles
    Test number
    152481764824
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryInner steering rack ends have slight play
    • AdvisoryNear side rear and both front indicators slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension bushes are perishing

  11. Fail143,201 miles (+5,510)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,201 miles
    Test number
    663903275375
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryInner steering rack ends have slight play
    • AdvisoryNear side rear and both front indicators slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension bushes are perishing

  12. Pass137,691 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    137,691 miles
    Test number
    157588884217
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUndertrays loose & fixings missing

  13. Fail137,691 miles (+9,636)1 dangerous2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,691 miles
    Test number
    196512974299
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread perished & cracking
    • NoteUnder trays losse fixings missings

  14. Pass128,055 miles (+11,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    128,055 miles
    Test number
    655776173261
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass116,486 miles (+10,823)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    116,486 miles
    Test number
    796031772282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,663 miles (+10,220)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    105,663 miles
    Test number
    715815991264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,443 miles (+7,279)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    95,443 miles
    Test number
    400637500441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,164 miles (+12,793)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,164 miles
    Test number
    930225939396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    75,371 miles
    Test number
    181917458336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,371 miles (+13,713)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,371 miles
    Test number
    571217058321
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSemaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

  21. Pass61,658 miles (+11,458)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,658 miles
    Test number
    110474257313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge
    • NoteO/s inner washer jet low

  22. Fail50,200 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,200 miles
    Test number
    100736556308
    • Repaired at testFront An item not tested (Manual)

  23. Pass50,200 miles (+12,443)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,200 miles
    Test number
    340726356381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,757 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,757 miles
    Test number
    922747055342
    • NoteScrew in o/s/f tyre tread

Questions about LS52 TNK

Does LS52 TNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 TNK expired on 20 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 TNK?
The MOT on LS52 TNK expired on 20 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 TNK done?
LS52 TNK was recorded at 176,990 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2023, an average of 7,883 miles a year.
Has LS52 TNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 TNK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on LS52 TNK 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 TNK find?
LS52 TNK passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2023 with 5 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 8 more.

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