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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

LA51 BXBMOT history

LA51 BXB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
120,128 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 BXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 BXB was last recorded at 120,128 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 6,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jul 2011: 76,487 miles, lower than 78,487 miles on 5 Jul 2011.

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
114,038 miles · 11 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,090 miles
Average per year
3,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,128 miles
  • 2024 – 114,038 miles
  • 2023 – 113,532 miles
  • 2022 – 112,861 miles
  • 2020 – 112,392 miles
  • 2017 – 110,866 miles
  • 2015 – 104,403 miles
  • 2014 – 97,780 miles
  • 2013 – 90,329 miles
  • 2012 – 84,559 miles
  • 2011 – 76,487 miles
  • 2010 – 72,638 miles
  • 2009 – 65,736 miles
  • 2008 – 59,346 miles
  • 2007 – 51,917 miles
  • 2006 – 50,835 miles
  • 2005 – 47,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,128 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
  • AdvisorySill covers

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,128 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,128 miles
    Test number
    784796046784
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers

  2. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    199529032972
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  3. Pass114,038 miles (+506)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,038 miles
    Test number
    924236260024
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking point covered in sealant
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass113,532 miles (+671)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,532 miles
    Test number
    271317823022
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is Under-sealed.

  5. Pass112,861 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,861 miles
    Test number
    959347641268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,392 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,392 miles
    Test number
    240001108365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail112,392 miles (+1,526)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,392 miles
    Test number
    236756520622
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass110,866 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,866 miles
    Test number
    754947355131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail110,826 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,826 miles
    Test number
    594587876122
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass173,409 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    173,409 km
    Test number
    642134385738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,403 miles (+6,623)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,403 miles
    Test number
    155730025190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,780 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,780 miles
    Test number
    699238584138
    • NoteTPMS light on

  13. Fail97,774 miles (+7,445)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,774 miles
    Test number
    879355084199
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTPMS light on

  14. Pass90,329 miles (+5,770)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,329 miles
    Test number
    459729583134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass84,559 miles (+8,072)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,559 miles
    Test number
    659316282103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,487 miles (-2,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,487 miles
    Test number
    205267181152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail78,487 miles (+5,849)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,487 miles
    Test number
    165886981130
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass72,638 miles (+6,902)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,638 miles
    Test number
    242938000228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  19. Pass65,736 miles (+6,390)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,736 miles
    Test number
    602935399134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,346 miles (+7,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,346 miles
    Test number
    933050418203
    • 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)

  21. Pass51,917 miles (+1,082)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,917 miles
    Test number
    584291117264
    • NoteNote †front pads getting low †o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  22. Pass50,835 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,835 miles
    Test number
    632274986128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2006
    Odometer
    47,828 miles
    Test number
    261064645185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA51 BXB

Does LA51 BXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 BXB expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 BXB?
The MOT on LA51 BXB expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 BXB done?
LA51 BXB was recorded at 120,128 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,396 miles a year.
Has LA51 BXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 BXB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 BXB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 BXB find?
LA51 BXB failed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; engine cover and undertrays fitted; sill covers.

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