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Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

LS52 UAVMOT history

LS52 UAV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2023.

LS52 UAV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2024
Mileage
154,924 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2023
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 UAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 UAV was last recorded at 154,924 miles on 5 Jan 2023, 13,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2006: 16,232 miles, lower than 49,571 miles on 8 Nov 2006.

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
141,520 miles · 12 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
13,404 miles
Average per year
6,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,924 miles
  • 2021 – 141,520 miles
  • 2020 – 133,243 miles
  • 2019 – 133,191 miles
  • 2018 – 132,436 miles
  • 2017 – 131,092 miles
  • 2016 – 127,903 miles
  • 2015 – 122,681 miles
  • 2014 – 115,342 miles
  • 2013 – 109,079 miles
  • 2012 – 102,060 miles
  • 2011 – 94,009 miles
  • 2010 – 84,309 miles
  • 2009 – 72,304 miles
  • 2008 – 63,603 miles
  • 2007 – 52,218 miles
  • 2006 – 49,973 miles
  • 2005 – 38,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,924 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear suspension

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of offside front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,924 miles (+13,404)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,924 miles
    Test number
    533386997481
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear suspension

  2. Pass141,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    141,520 miles
    Test number
    877576727617
    • 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))

  3. Fail141,518 miles (+8,275)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,518 miles
    Test number
    391652165426
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass133,243 miles (+52)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,243 miles
    Test number
    908086711037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass133,191 miles (+755)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,191 miles
    Test number
    758986492572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass132,436 miles (+1,344)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,436 miles
    Test number
    576147365899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass131,092 miles (+3,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,092 miles
    Test number
    242447311240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush diagonal (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass127,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    127,903 miles
    Test number
    383795500448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail127,903 miles (+5,222)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,903 miles
    Test number
    656062588127
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass122,681 miles (+74)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    122,681 miles
    Test number
    257644765103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside side repeater lens damaged
    • NoteSubsitute side light on

  11. Fail122,607 miles (+7,265)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,607 miles
    Test number
    326455155192
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside side repeater lens damaged
    • NoteSubsitute side light on

  12. Pass115,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,342 miles
    Test number
    678280144138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,341 miles (+6,262)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,341 miles
    Test number
    538750344168
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWARNING MESSAGE ON DASHBOARD ( L REAR SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING ) APPERARS OK AT TIME OF TEST

  14. Pass109,079 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    109,079 miles
    Test number
    448730853181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail109,070 miles (+7,010)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,070 miles
    Test number
    326110353183
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass102,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    102,060 miles
    Test number
    889669832102
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail102,060 miles (+8,051)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,060 miles
    Test number
    979049232193
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass94,009 miles (+9,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    94,009 miles
    Test number
    725114941136
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass84,309 miles (+12,005)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,309 miles
    Test number
    133038930118
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  20. Fail72,304 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    632662569120
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass72,304 miles (+8,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    733482469178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass63,603 miles (+11,385)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,603 miles
    Test number
    322354068173
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf bald on outer edge

  23. Fail52,218 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,218 miles
    Test number
    152344937149
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass52,218 miles (+2,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,218 miles
    Test number
    232384837132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass49,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,973 miles
    Test number
    791954636352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,971 miles (+33,739)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,971 miles
    Test number
    200254136371
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass16,232 miles (-33,339)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,232 miles
    Test number
    854738026317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail49,571 miles (+11,220)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,571 miles
    Test number
    440232916395
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass38,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    38,351 miles
    Test number
    203292225306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 UAV

Does LS52 UAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 UAV expired on 4 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 UAV?
The MOT on LS52 UAV expired on 4 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 UAV done?
LS52 UAV was recorded at 154,924 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2023, an average of 6,805 miles a year.
Has LS52 UAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 UAV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LS52 UAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 UAV find?
LS52 UAV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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