
Mercedes-Benz C
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
Pass80,993 miles (+6,593)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 80,993 miles
- Test number
- 163784141737
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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))
Pass67,953 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 67,953 miles
- Test number
- 351160512213
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass55,596 miles (+7,291)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 55,596 miles
- Test number
- 706939064231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,305 miles (+4,169)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 48,305 miles
- Test number
- 398084673275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,136 miles (+8,586)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 44,136 miles
- Test number
- 157081072243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,550 miles (+1,101)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 35,550 miles
- Test number
- 209745581290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,449 miles (+2,266)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 34,449 miles
- Test number
- 771789189139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,183 miles (+1,311)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 32,183 miles
- Test number
- 312049188187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,872 miles (+3,163)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2008
- Odometer
- 30,872 miles
- Test number
- 544022457122
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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