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Beige · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

LS52 TZLMOT history

LS52 TZL is a beige diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 126,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LS52 TZL beige Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,558 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 TZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 TZL was last recorded at 126,558 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,557 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,558 miles
  • 2025 – 126,222 miles
  • 2024 – 125,327 miles
  • 2023 – 123,840 miles
  • 2022 – 121,428 miles
  • 2021 – 119,011 miles
  • 2020 – 117,468 miles
  • 2019 – 114,545 miles
  • 2018 – 111,640 miles
  • 2017 – 108,866 miles
  • 2016 – 104,743 miles
  • 2015 – 101,042 miles
  • 2014 – 98,504 miles
  • 2013 – 94,958 miles
  • 2012 – 91,842 miles
  • 2011 – 84,500 miles
  • 2010 – 74,945 miles
  • 2009 – 63,652 miles
  • 2008 – 51,831 miles
  • 2007 – 38,049 miles
  • 2006 – 22,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,558 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,558 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,558 miles
    Test number
    561341928818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail126,557 miles (+335)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,557 miles
    Test number
    830706176354
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass126,222 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,222 miles
    Test number
    516952902906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,173 miles (+846)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,173 miles
    Test number
    435582409224
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit too high emissions (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,327 miles
    Test number
    596816615696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,311 miles (+1,471)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,311 miles
    Test number
    575691013234
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,840 miles
    Test number
    891227086791
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail123,840 miles (+2,412)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,840 miles
    Test number
    179826289873
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,428 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,428 miles
    Test number
    541873697684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,011 miles
    Test number
    690723549609
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail119,011 miles (+1,543)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,011 miles
    Test number
    339127139095
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass117,468 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,468 miles
    Test number
    138887590214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,403 miles (+2,858)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,403 miles
    Test number
    414255811223
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass114,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,545 miles
    Test number
    191051582307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail114,545 miles (+2,905)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,545 miles
    Test number
    189543576721
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass111,640 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,640 miles
    Test number
    610351445658
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  17. Fail111,638 miles (+2,772)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,638 miles
    Test number
    914995627266
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  18. Pass108,866 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,866 miles
    Test number
    808314520311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,743 miles (+3,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,743 miles
    Test number
    494274361646
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass101,042 miles (+2,538)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,042 miles
    Test number
    107608855408
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass98,504 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,504 miles
    Test number
    487249574091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,360 miles (+3,402)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,360 miles
    Test number
    837511354043
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside wing mirror indicator lense cracked

  23. Pass94,958 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,958 miles
    Test number
    209362553052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,842 miles (+7,342)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    91,842 miles
    Test number
    359766842008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteSrs light on

  25. Pass84,500 miles (+9,555)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,500 miles
    Test number
    385375241075
    • NoteAdvise front number plate craked.
    • NoteAdvise srs warning light on.

  26. Pass74,945 miles (+11,293)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,945 miles
    Test number
    423803640042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,652 miles (+11,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,652 miles
    Test number
    360041159029
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass51,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,831 miles
    Test number
    923883948024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail51,831 miles (+13,782)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,831 miles
    Test number
    982613048007
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  30. Pass38,049 miles (+15,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    104905947069
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass22,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,387 miles
    Test number
    913195046080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 TZL

Does LS52 TZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 TZL is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 TZL?
The MOT on LS52 TZL is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 TZL done?
LS52 TZL was recorded at 126,558 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,214 miles a year.
Has LS52 TZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 TZL has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS52 TZL 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 TZL find?
LS52 TZL passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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