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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LX52 MLKMOT history

LX52 MLK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

LX52 MLK silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,530 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 MLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 MLK was last recorded at 77,530 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,767 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
763 miles
Average per year
3,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,530 miles
  • 2024 – 76,767 miles
  • 2023 – 75,230 miles
  • 2022 – 72,390 miles
  • 2021 – 67,947 miles
  • 2020 – 64,739 miles
  • 2019 – 60,626 miles
  • 2018 – 54,810 miles
  • 2017 – 50,304 miles
  • 2016 – 45,315 miles
  • 2015 – 40,436 miles
  • 2014 – 34,132 miles
  • 2013 – 26,481 miles
  • 2012 – 24,695 miles
  • 2011 – 23,111 miles
  • 2010 – 21,479 miles
  • 2009 – 19,633 miles
  • 2008 – 17,633 miles
  • 2007 – 15,061 miles
  • 2006 – 11,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,530 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,530 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,530 miles
    Test number
    190948660807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,767 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,767 miles
    Test number
    429526572510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,230 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,230 miles
    Test number
    758955690969
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail75,218 miles (+2,828)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,218 miles
    Test number
    896054341608
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass72,390 miles (+4,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,390 miles
    Test number
    648143546386
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass67,947 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,947 miles
    Test number
    679058191871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,739 miles (+4,113)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,739 miles
    Test number
    438967098921
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass60,626 miles (+5,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,626 miles
    Test number
    139071496743
    • AdvisoryBoth rear side lights back up lights on

  9. Pass54,810 miles (+4,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,810 miles
    Test number
    972968677465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,304 miles
    Test number
    641780346771
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms front bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to legal limit

  11. Fail50,304 miles (+4,989)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,304 miles
    Test number
    982206610875
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms front bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust center pipe joining to the rear back box badly corroded

  12. Pass45,315 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,315 miles
    Test number
    426427494253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,436 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,436 miles
    Test number
    248180281341
    • 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)

  14. Fail40,299 miles (+6,167)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,299 miles
    Test number
    140308255417
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass34,132 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,132 miles
    Test number
    327777244470
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail34,132 miles (+7,651)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,132 miles
    Test number
    639047944202
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass26,481 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,481 miles
    Test number
    999686123272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,695 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,695 miles
    Test number
    677037822233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,111 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,111 miles
    Test number
    755760331269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,479 miles
    Test number
    242212830206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,479 miles (+1,846)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,479 miles
    Test number
    664492730287
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  22. Pass19,633 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,633 miles
    Test number
    710085929274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,633 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,633 miles
    Test number
    780018828266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,061 miles (+3,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,061 miles
    Test number
    570086337252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  25. Pass11,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    11,841 miles
    Test number
    712367926241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 MLK

Does LX52 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 MLK is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX52 MLK?
The MOT on LX52 MLK is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 MLK done?
LX52 MLK was recorded at 77,530 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 3,415 miles a year.
Has LX52 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 MLK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LX52 MLK 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 MLK find?
LX52 MLK passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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