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Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

LX02 SWJMOT history

LX02 SWJ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 83,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

LX02 SWJ blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2025
Mileage
83,035 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 SWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 SWJ was last recorded at 83,035 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 2,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,993 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,042 miles
Average per year
3,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,035 miles
  • 2022 – 80,993 miles
  • 2021 – 74,400 miles
  • 2020 – 72,094 miles
  • 2019 – 70,467 miles
  • 2018 – 67,953 miles
  • 2017 – 64,170 miles
  • 2016 – 61,118 miles
  • 2014 – 55,596 miles
  • 2013 – 48,305 miles
  • 2012 – 44,136 miles
  • 2011 – 35,550 miles
  • 2009 – 34,449 miles
  • 2008 – 32,183 miles
  • 2007 – 30,872 miles
  • 2006 – 27,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,035 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,035 miles (+2,042)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,035 miles
    Test number
    163856537291
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass80,993 miles (+6,593)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    163784141737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,400 miles (+2,306)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,400 miles
    Test number
    236176407413
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive damp on bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExtensive undertrays fitted
  4. Pass72,094 miles (+1,627)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,094 miles
    Test number
    280435625162
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  5. Pass70,467 miles (+2,514)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,467 miles
    Test number
    400551343986
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass67,953 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,953 miles
    Test number
    351160512213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,923 miles (+3,753)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,923 miles
    Test number
    995400840063
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  8. Pass64,170 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,170 miles
    Test number
    262985667476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Fail64,160 miles (+3,042)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,160 miles
    Test number
    691359481743
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not realeasing,sticking on (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass61,118 miles (+5,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,118 miles
    Test number
    939479126989
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass55,596 miles (+7,291)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,596 miles
    Test number
    706939064231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,305 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,305 miles
    Test number
    398084673275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,136 miles (+8,586)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,136 miles
    Test number
    157081072243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,550 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,550 miles
    Test number
    209745581290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,449 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,449 miles
    Test number
    771789189139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,183 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,183 miles
    Test number
    312049188187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,872 miles (+3,163)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,872 miles
    Test number
    544022457122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,709 miles
    Test number
    783759266023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 SWJ

Does LX02 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 SWJ expired on 15 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 SWJ?
The MOT on LX02 SWJ expired on 15 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 SWJ done?
LX02 SWJ was recorded at 83,035 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 3,099 miles a year.
Has LX02 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 SWJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LX02 SWJ 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 LX02 SWJ find?
LX02 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 1 more.

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