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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc

V52 EPRMOT history

V52 EPR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

V52 EPR silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2026
Mileage
136,819 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V52 EPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V52 EPR was last recorded at 136,819 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Apr 2009: 188 miles, lower than 62,337 miles on 16 Apr 2008.
  • 11 Apr 2012: 81,907 miles, lower than 817,420 miles on 13 Apr 2011.
  • 12 Nov 2013: 77,500 miles, lower than 822,284 miles on 3 Apr 2013.
  • 1 Nov 2022: 117,894 miles, lower than 132,445 miles on 26 Oct 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,712 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
4,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,819 miles
  • 2024 – 128,607 miles
  • 2022 – 117,894 miles
  • 2021 – 132,445 miles
  • 2020 – 127,099 miles
  • 2019 – 117,583 miles
  • 2018 – 106,442 miles
  • 2017 – 97,546 miles
  • 2016 – 85,984 miles
  • 2015 – 82,928 miles
  • 2014 – 79,431 miles
  • 2013 – 77,511 miles
  • 2012 – 81,907 miles
  • 2011 – 817,420 miles
  • 2010 – 815,082 miles
  • 2009 – 188 miles
  • 2008 – 62,337 miles
  • 2007 – 59,380 miles
  • 2006 – 42,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,819 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,819 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,819 miles
    Test number
    782302246033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail136,712 miles (+8,105)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,712 miles
    Test number
    527015685629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,607 miles
    Test number
    531191220965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail128,607 miles (+10,713)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,607 miles
    Test number
    588413853410
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass117,894 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,894 miles
    Test number
    926248314726
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slight play advise investigate further

  6. Fail117,894 miles (-14,551)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,894 miles
    Test number
    874519525480
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slight play advise investigate further

  7. Pass132,445 miles (+5,346)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,445 miles
    Test number
    287860019966
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,099 miles (+9,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,099 miles
    Test number
    957193798110
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

  9. Pass117,583 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,583 miles
    Test number
    415849354214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,573 miles (+11,131)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,573 miles
    Test number
    382815311084
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass106,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,442 miles
    Test number
    328041889247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail106,440 miles (+8,894)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,440 miles
    Test number
    941923205726
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass97,546 miles (+11,562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,546 miles
    Test number
    621724630281
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre perishing and wearing on inner/outer edges.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perishing and wearing on inner/outer edges.

  14. Pass85,984 miles (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,984 miles
    Test number
    871336098003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail85,955 miles (+3,027)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,955 miles
    Test number
    672784431017
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded but not excessively
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass82,928 miles (+3,497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,928 miles
    Test number
    359547896552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn and slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn and slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass79,431 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,431 miles
    Test number
    499345294285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,511 miles
    Test number
    877226813374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,500 miles (-744,784)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,500 miles
    Test number
    416576313352
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass822,284 miles (+740,377)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    822,284 miles
    Test number
    647753093008
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass81,907 miles (-735,513)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,907 miles
    Test number
    898282402179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass817,420 miles (+2,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    817,420 miles
    Test number
    706203301172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass815,082 miles (+814,894)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    815,082 miles
    Test number
    154795200137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBracket between catalytic converters snapped but still secure

  24. Pass188 miles (-62,149)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    188 miles
    Test number
    294687299095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBracket holdin twin exhaust pipes together snapped but system still secure
    • NoteWiper slightly smeary

  25. Fail62,337 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,337 miles
    Test number
    450397508166
    • Repaired at testFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass62,337 miles (+2,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,337 miles
    Test number
    503207208153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass59,380 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,380 miles
    Test number
    271648207180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,106 miles (+13,249)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,106 miles
    Test number
    474283207018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,857 miles
    Test number
    381265606072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  30. Fail42,857 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,857 miles
    Test number
    910455206062
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about V52 EPR

Does V52 EPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V52 EPR expired on 11 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V52 EPR?
The MOT on V52 EPR expired on 11 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V52 EPR done?
V52 EPR was recorded at 136,819 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 4,899 miles a year.
Has V52 EPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V52 EPR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V52 EPR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 4 times, first on 7 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V52 EPR find?
V52 EPR passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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