Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc
LA51 BTXMOT history
LA51 BTX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 187,441 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 187,441 km
- At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,418 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 BTX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 19 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 BTX was last recorded at 187,441 km on 7 Dec 2023, 9,281 km more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 178,160 km · 6 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9,281 km
- Average per year
- 7,418 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 187,441 km
- 2022 – 178,160 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,441 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,441 km
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 187,441 km
- Test number
- 154038367663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail187,441 km (+9,281)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,441 km
- Test number
- 703720100862
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass178,160 km
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 178,160 km
- Test number
- 760094043065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,283 miles (+3,494)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 101,283 miles
- Test number
- 316150082374
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass97,789 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2021
- Odometer
- 97,789 miles
- Test number
- 155911847773
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail97,789 miles (+6,401)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,789 miles
- Test number
- 758577811025
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,388 miles (+3,670)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2020
- Odometer
- 91,388 miles
- Test number
- 214031215023
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass87,718 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 87,718 miles
- Test number
- 469304852544
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Fail87,707 miles (+3,505)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,707 miles
- Test number
- 111399530378
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Pass84,202 miles (+4,728)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 84,202 miles
- Test number
- 591922208576
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,474 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 79,474 miles
- Test number
- 883327247981
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail79,465 miles (+5,628)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,465 miles
- Test number
- 831376176125
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint forward most arm (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass73,837 miles (+18)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 73,837 miles
- Test number
- 147459965473
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail73,819 miles (+5,287)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,819 miles
- Test number
- 826338665014
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,532 miles (+2,755)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 68,532 miles
- Test number
- 605910954050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,777 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 65,777 miles
- Test number
- 525429343089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inside
Fail65,777 miles (+5,043)2 repaired6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,777 miles
- Test number
- 945519943034
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inside
Pass60,734 miles (+5,370)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 60,734 miles
- Test number
- 745288052054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
Pass55,364 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 55,364 miles
- Test number
- 287300141019
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail55,355 miles (+4,031)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,355 miles
- Test number
- 975909631016
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOffside front bumper/arch liner insecure
Pass51,324 miles (+2,697)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 51,324 miles
- Test number
- 542370360097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,627 miles (+2,914)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2010
- Odometer
- 48,627 miles
- Test number
- 824421339181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,713 miles (+2,952)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2009
- Odometer
- 45,713 miles
- Test number
- 220277518406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,761 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,761 miles
- Test number
- 292011237104
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass42,761 miles (+2,009)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2008
- Odometer
- 42,761 miles
- Test number
- 582741437191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,752 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 40,752 miles
- Test number
- 694577066026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 BTX
- Does LA51 BTX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 BTX expired on 6 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 BTX?
- The MOT on LA51 BTX expired on 6 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 BTX done?
- LA51 BTX was recorded at 187,441 km at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 7,418 km a year.
- Has LA51 BTX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 BTX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LA51 BTX 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 LA51 BTX find?
- LA51 BTX passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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