Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc
LA51 BWVMOT history
LA51 BWV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,373 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 101,373 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,267 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 BWV
- 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
- 23 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 BWV was last recorded at 101,373 miles on 9 Jan 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 101,371 miles · 6 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,267 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 101,373 miles
- 2021 – 99,181 miles
- 2020 – 97,324 miles
- 2019 – 94,865 miles
- 2018 – 91,852 miles
- 2017 – 88,092 miles
- 2016 – 83,059 miles
- 2015 – 78,587 miles
- 2014 – 74,069 miles
- 2013 – 68,988 miles
- 2012 – 65,059 miles
- 2011 – 60,133 miles
- 2010 – 55,160 miles
- 2009 – 50,044 miles
- 2008 – 44,432 miles
- 2007 – 39,074 miles
- 2006 – 32,851 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,373 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,373 miles (+2)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 101,373 miles
- Test number
- 961381683962
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail101,371 miles (+2,190)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,371 miles
- Test number
- 650132463590
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,181 miles (+1,857)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 99,181 miles
- Test number
- 110516943404
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass97,324 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 97,324 miles
- Test number
- 967768981474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,322 miles (+2,457)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,322 miles
- Test number
- 711659278857
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass94,865 miles (+3,013)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 94,865 miles
- Test number
- 703591975419
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,852 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 91,852 miles
- Test number
- 412190858767
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail91,852 miles (+3,760)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,852 miles
- Test number
- 707813190828
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,092 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 88,092 miles
- Test number
- 195737238850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,092 miles (+5,033)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,092 miles
- Test number
- 624469932555
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass83,059 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 83,059 miles
- Test number
- 983547718684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,059 miles (+4,472)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,059 miles
- Test number
- 462069766853
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint [pointing upwards]. (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEML on.
Pass78,587 miles (+4,518)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 78,587 miles
- Test number
- 257581801638
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers leaving a slight smear
Pass74,069 miles (+5,081)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 74,069 miles
- Test number
- 499988134452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,988 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 68,988 miles
- Test number
- 196088733359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,988 miles (+3,929)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,988 miles
- Test number
- 426708233333
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass65,059 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 65,059 miles
- Test number
- 986053052367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,059 miles (+4,926)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,059 miles
- Test number
- 378283852321
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass60,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 60,133 miles
- Test number
- 226750841355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,133 miles (+4,973)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,133 miles
- Test number
- 586760441333
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Pass55,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 55,160 miles
- Test number
- 450564740496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,160 miles (+5,116)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,160 miles
- Test number
- 401973740353
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass50,044 miles (+5,612)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 50,044 miles
- Test number
- 941063659333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 44,432 miles
- Test number
- 951842058345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,432 miles (+5,358)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,432 miles
- Test number
- 151111558329
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,074 miles (+6,223)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 39,074 miles
- Test number
- 902828947379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 32,851 miles
- Test number
- 211212456378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 BWV
- Does LA51 BWV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 BWV expired on 8 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 BWV?
- The MOT on LA51 BWV expired on 8 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 BWV done?
- LA51 BWV was recorded at 101,373 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2023, an average of 4,267 miles a year.
- Has LA51 BWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 BWV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LA51 BWV 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 BWV find?
- LA51 BWV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective faded.
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