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Mercedes-Benz C

Black and Green · Petrol · 2002 · 2,597 cc

LX02 SXCMOT history

LX02 SXC is a black and green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2022.

LX02 SXC black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2023
Mileage
136,550 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 SXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black and Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 SXC was last recorded at 136,550 miles on 9 Aug 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,549 miles · 2 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,550 miles
  • 2021 – 118,172 miles
  • 2020 – 116,218 miles
  • 2019 – 110,987 miles
  • 2018 – 105,804 miles
  • 2017 – 100,687 miles
  • 2016 – 95,492 miles
  • 2015 – 91,616 miles
  • 2014 – 88,098 miles
  • 2013 – 83,492 miles
  • 2012 – 79,503 miles
  • 2011 – 74,770 miles
  • 2010 – 69,101 miles
  • 2009 – 61,424 miles
  • 2008 – 53,426 miles
  • 2007 – 40,641 miles
  • 2006 – 33,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,550 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,550 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,550 miles
    Test number
    714544729636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail136,549 miles (+18,377)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,549 miles
    Test number
    705059139094
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass118,172 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,172 miles
    Test number
    796540730098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,218 miles (+5,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,218 miles
    Test number
    131936226694
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass110,987 miles (+5,183)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,987 miles
    Test number
    148820125991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass105,804 miles (+5,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,804 miles
    Test number
    533412711340
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obstructing view of some components
  7. Pass100,687 miles (+5,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,687 miles
    Test number
    757567013784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obstructing view of some component
  8. Pass95,492 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,492 miles
    Test number
    938642579432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  9. Fail95,475 miles (+3,859)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,475 miles
    Test number
    621437820973
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower 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 Front Upper 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch liner damaged
    • AdvisoryWear lip on front brake discs
  10. Pass91,616 miles (+3,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,616 miles
    Test number
    706907595086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass88,098 miles (+4,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,098 miles
    Test number
    307970274085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Pass83,492 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    83,492 miles
    Test number
    146552103010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,503 miles (+4,733)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    79,503 miles
    Test number
    737267312000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside windscreen wiper blade starting to split
    • NoteSrs light on
  14. Pass74,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,770 miles
    Test number
    185331311099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,770 miles (+5,669)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,770 miles
    Test number
    746481611035
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass69,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,101 miles
    Test number
    571532420010
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail69,101 miles (+7,677)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,101 miles
    Test number
    202222720087
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass61,424 miles (+7,998)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,424 miles
    Test number
    690199229027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,426 miles
    Test number
    950920438057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,426 miles (+12,785)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,426 miles
    Test number
    860088128007
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass40,641 miles (+6,944)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,641 miles
    Test number
    444506817030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,697 miles
    Test number
    693122436013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 SXC

Does LX02 SXC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 SXC expired on 8 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 SXC?
The MOT on LX02 SXC expired on 8 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 SXC done?
LX02 SXC was recorded at 136,550 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2022, an average of 6,227 miles a year.
Has LX02 SXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 SXC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LX02 SXC 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 SXC find?
LX02 SXC passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.

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