# KX52SWJ — MERCEDES-BENZ C MOT History & Vehicle Check KX52SWJ is a Blue MERCEDES-BENZ C, Diesel (2148cc), first registered 2002-09-01. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for KX52SWJ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | KX52SWJ | | Make | MERCEDES-BENZ | | Model | C | | Colour | Blue | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 2148cc | | First registered | 2002-09-01 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2020-10-18 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 24 - Passes: 14 - Fails: 10 - Pass rate: 58.33% - Total defects recorded: 106 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2019-10-19 12:37:06 | PASSED | 168,519 MI | 2020-10-18 00:00:00 | | 2019-10-19 12:37:05 | FAILED | 168,519 MI | — | | 2019-10-18 17:12:07 | FAILED | 168,519 MI | — | | 2018-09-28 09:18:56 | PASSED | 160,546 MI | 2019-10-18 00:00:00 | | 2018-09-27 10:43:12 | FAILED | 160,546 MI | — | | 2017-10-19 10:32:31 | PASSED | 154,132 MI | 2018-10-18 00:00:00 | | 2016-12-24 11:45:23 | PASSED | 152,589 MI | 2017-12-23 00:00:00 | | 2016-12-23 13:59:37 | FAILED | 152,589 MI | — | | 2015-07-25 12:12:45 | PASSED | 143,527 MI | 2016-07-24 00:00:00 | | 2015-07-25 12:12:45 | FAILED | 143,527 MI | — | | 2014-07-24 12:35:41 | PASSED | 136,308 MI | 2015-07-24 00:00:00 | | 2014-07-15 13:15:57 | FAILED | 136,277 MI | — | | 2013-07-13 12:52:18 | PASSED | 128,764 MI | 2014-07-24 00:00:00 | | 2013-07-13 09:30:39 | FAILED | 128,764 MI | — | | 2012-07-05 15:37:49 | PASSED | 119,764 MI | 2013-07-24 00:00:00 | | 2011-07-25 15:52:59 | PASSED | 111,638 MI | 2012-07-24 00:00:00 | | 2011-07-25 11:13:13 | FAILED | 111,638 MI | — | | 2010-07-24 09:25:57 | PASSED | 103,774 MI | 2011-07-23 00:00:00 | | 2009-07-14 08:42:46 | PASSED | 90,218 MI | 2010-07-17 00:00:00 | | 2009-07-13 16:13:45 | FAILED | 90,207 MI | — | | 2008-07-18 10:57:30 | PASSED | 80,005 MI | 2009-07-17 00:00:00 | | 2007-08-10 18:09:59 | PASSED | 72,792 MI | 2008-08-24 00:00:00 | | 2006-08-25 13:49:07 | PASSED | 62,714 MI | 2007-08-24 00:00:00 | | 2006-08-25 13:49:07 | FAILED | 62,714 MI | — | ### Defects and advisories **2019-10-19 12:37:05 (FAILED)** - PRS: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - PRS: Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) **2019-10-18 17:12:07 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) - MAJOR: Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b)) **2018-09-28 09:18:56 (PASSED)** - MINOR: Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) - MINOR: Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) **2018-09-27 10:43:12 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) - DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e)) - MAJOR: Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) - MINOR: Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) - MINOR: Offside Front Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i)) - MINOR: Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) **2017-10-19 10:32:31 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Items removed from driver's view prior to test () **2016-12-23 13:59:37 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) - FAIL: rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) **2015-07-25 12:12:45 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) **2015-07-25 12:12:45 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) - PRS: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) **2014-07-24 12:35:41 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: rear tyres just under 3mm but worn smooth edges **2014-07-15 13:15:57 (FAILED)** - FAIL: front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) - FAIL: front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) - FAIL: Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) - USER ENTERED: front suspension arm bushes breaking up - USER ENTERED: brake pipes corroding - USER ENTERED: chips in front windscreen - USER ENTERED: n/s sill panel trim damaged - USER ENTERED: o/s mirror glass deteriorating - USER ENTERED: parking brake pedal operation tight - USER ENTERED: rear brake hoses perishing - USER ENTERED: rear wiper and washer not working - USER ENTERED: various body panels damaged **2013-07-13 12:52:18 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: chips in front windscreen - USER ENTERED: all front suspension arm bushes breaking up - USER ENTERED: oil leak ? - USER ENTERED: o/s/r tyre worn low on edges - USER ENTERED: damage to various body panels **2013-07-13 09:30:39 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) - USER ENTERED: n/s/r tyre wearing low 2.8mm - USER ENTERED: o/s/f tyre worn low on edges - USER ENTERED: mixed tyre speed ratings - USER ENTERED: front washers half blocked - USER ENTERED: damage to various body panels - USER ENTERED: chips in front windscreen - USER ENTERED: all front suspension arm bushes breaking up - USER ENTERED: oil leak ? - USER ENTERED: o/s/r tyre on limit 1.6mm **2012-07-05 15:37:49 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - USER ENTERED: srs light on dash - USER ENTERED: n/s/r side light brighter than o/s/r - USER ENTERED: mixed tyre speed ratings - USER ENTERED: chips in front windscreen - USER ENTERED: brake pipes corroding **2011-07-25 15:52:59 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: rear wiper blade split washer not working - USER ENTERED: slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall - USER ENTERED: o/s mirror deteriorating - USER ENTERED: mixed tyre speed ratings - USER ENTERED: flat spot in n/s/r wheel rim - USER ENTERED: chips in front windscreen **2011-07-25 11:13:13 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e) - USER ENTERED: rear wiper blade split washer not working - USER ENTERED: o/s mirror deteriorating - USER ENTERED: mixed tyre speed ratings - USER ENTERED: flat spot in n/s/r wheel rim - USER ENTERED: chips in front windscreen - USER ENTERED: slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall **2010-07-24 09:25:57 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: rear wiper blade split - USER ENTERED: rear washer not working - USER ENTERED: o/s/f mirror glass deteriorating - USER ENTERED: flat spot damage to n/s/r wheel rim - USER ENTERED: chips in front windscreen - USER ENTERED: air filter box fixings broken **2009-07-13 16:13:45 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) **2006-08-25 13:49:07 (FAILED)** - PRS: Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for KX52SWJ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KX52SWJ. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.