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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LS52 TNXMOT history

LS52 TNX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

LS52 TNX blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2024
Mileage
96,414 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 TNX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS52 TNX was last recorded at 96,414 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 1,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,506 miles · 3 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,908 miles
Average per year
3,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,414 miles
  • 2023 – 94,506 miles
  • 2019 – 93,894 miles
  • 2018 – 87,387 miles
  • 2017 – 83,246 miles
  • 2016 – 79,077 miles
  • 2015 – 72,906 miles
  • 2014 – 62,034 miles
  • 2013 – 59,060 miles
  • 2012 – 54,087 miles
  • 2011 – 49,874 miles
  • 2010 – 47,641 miles
  • 2009 – 43,618 miles
  • 2008 – 37,595 miles
  • 2007 – 35,165 miles
  • 2006 – 27,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,414 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,414 miles (+1,908)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,414 miles
    Test number
    750540367218
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,506 miles
    Test number
    218062357756
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all over (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail94,506 miles (+612)1 dangerous3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,506 miles
    Test number
    589128799257
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all over (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,894 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,894 miles
    Test number
    921528723247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,879 miles (+6,492)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,879 miles
    Test number
    929763017471
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,387 miles (+4,141)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,387 miles
    Test number
    364628426993
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,246 miles (+4,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,246 miles
    Test number
    124319544678
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass79,077 miles (+6,171)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,077 miles
    Test number
    277733990696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,906 miles (+10,872)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,906 miles
    Test number
    635652955176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,034 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,034 miles
    Test number
    855335964174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,060 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,060 miles
    Test number
    448788273133
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass59,060 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,060 miles
    Test number
    516598473174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,087 miles
    Test number
    766593752130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail54,087 miles (+4,213)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,087 miles
    Test number
    678373652199
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,874 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,874 miles
    Test number
    255971971156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,641 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,641 miles
    Test number
    270617860467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,639 miles (+4,021)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,639 miles
    Test number
    801746360113
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass43,618 miles (+6,023)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,618 miles
    Test number
    761257669139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,595 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,595 miles
    Test number
    683890678100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,165 miles (+7,714)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,165 miles
    Test number
    864435707271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,451 miles
    Test number
    134257206268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 TNX

Does LS52 TNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 TNX expired on 2 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 TNX?
The MOT on LS52 TNX expired on 2 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 TNX done?
LS52 TNX was recorded at 96,414 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 3,651 miles a year.
Has LS52 TNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 TNX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 TNX 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 TNX find?
LS52 TNX failed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 5 more.

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