Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc
LX52 MKVMOT history
LX52 MKV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 98,624 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 98,624 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,712 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 MKV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 MKV was last recorded at 98,624 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,817 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 807 miles
- Average per year
- 4,712 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,624 miles
- 2025 – 97,817 miles
- 2024 – 97,077 miles
- 2023 – 96,424 miles
- 2022 – 95,805 miles
- 2021 – 95,312 miles
- 2020 – 95,009 miles
- 2018 – 91,824 miles
- 2017 – 81,540 miles
- 2016 – 71,227 miles
- 2015 – 66,972 miles
- 2014 – 52,936 miles
- 2013 – 39,070 miles
- 2012 – 26,988 miles
- 2011 – 13,538 miles
- 2010 – 3,348 miles
- 2009 – 2,967 miles
- 2008 – 2,553 miles
- 2007 – 2,409 miles
- 2006 – 1,854 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,624 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp lens slightly damaged.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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, 2018–2025
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,624 miles (+807)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 98,624 miles
- Test number
- 674981487752
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp lens slightly damaged.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass97,817 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 97,817 miles
- Test number
- 180221727082
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Fail97,817 miles (+740)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,817 miles
- Test number
- 786953607074
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Pass97,077 miles (+653)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 97,077 miles
- Test number
- 634849002723
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster damaged.
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Pass96,424 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 96,424 miles
- Test number
- 712483920251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,424 miles (+619)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,424 miles
- Test number
- 303265200740
- Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,805 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 95,805 miles
- Test number
- 850855702109
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator insecure damage (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail95,805 miles (+493)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,805 miles
- Test number
- 725547015420
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator insecure damage (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass95,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 95,312 miles
- Test number
- 987439068149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,312 miles (+303)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,312 miles
- Test number
- 160337332163
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected light damage (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Pass95,009 miles (+3,185)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 95,009 miles
- Test number
- 535892509594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,824 miles (+10,284)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 91,824 miles
- Test number
- 959274965103
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
Pass81,540 miles (+10,313)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 81,540 miles
- Test number
- 461289121992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,227 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 71,227 miles
- Test number
- 747974621465
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail71,227 miles (+4,255)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,227 miles
- Test number
- 579198100684
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass66,972 miles (+14,036)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 66,972 miles
- Test number
- 118411795179
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass52,936 miles (+13,866)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 52,936 miles
- Test number
- 657626884125
- 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)
Pass39,070 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 39,070 miles
- Test number
- 398205773163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,070 miles (+12,082)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,070 miles
- Test number
- 509575873186
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteEngine light on
Pass26,988 miles (+13,450)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 26,988 miles
- Test number
- 459602372181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,538 miles (+10,190)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 13,538 miles
- Test number
- 369686891020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,348 miles (+381)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 3,348 miles
- Test number
- 893658110153
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass2,967 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 2,967 miles
- Test number
- 274863699088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail2,967 miles (+414)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 2,967 miles
- Test number
- 941873899040
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass2,553 miles (+144)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 2,553 miles
- Test number
- 610392368264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,409 miles (+555)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 2,409 miles
- Test number
- 760348347312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,854 miles (+356)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 1,854 miles
- Test number
- 263875526376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 1,498 miles
- Test number
- 591646616059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 MKV
- Does LX52 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 MKV is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 MKV?
- The MOT on LX52 MKV is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX52 MKV done?
- LX52 MKV was recorded at 98,624 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,712 miles a year.
- Has LX52 MKV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 MKV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX52 MKV 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 LX52 MKV find?
- LX52 MKV passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive from transmission; nearside rear position lamp lens slightly damaged.; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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