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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LA51 CWXMOT history

LA51 CWX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 73,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2022.

LA51 CWX silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2023
Mileage
73,806 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 CWX
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
3 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 CWX was last recorded at 73,806 miles on 25 Apr 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,806 miles · 14 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,806 miles
  • 2021 – 73,182 miles
  • 2020 – 71,641 miles
  • 2019 – 68,268 miles
  • 2018 – 64,098 miles
  • 2017 – 61,547 miles
  • 2016 – 59,545 miles
  • 2015 – 58,373 miles
  • 2014 – 53,687 miles
  • 2013 – 50,006 miles
  • 2012 – 48,296 miles
  • 2011 – 46,816 miles
  • 2010 – 44,469 miles
  • 2009 – 42,928 miles
  • 2008 – 40,498 miles
  • 2007 – 33,798 miles
  • 2006 – 28,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,806 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,806 miles
    Test number
    169663619490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,806 miles (+624)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,806 miles
    Test number
    846424580157
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass73,182 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,182 miles
    Test number
    882027987647
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail73,181 miles (+1,540)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,181 miles
    Test number
    250068050525
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass71,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,641 miles
    Test number
    851363239932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside front bumper damaged

  6. Fail71,640 miles (+3,372)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,640 miles
    Test number
    428453569114
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside front bumper damaged

  7. Pass68,268 miles (+4,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    68,268 miles
    Test number
    533789666601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass64,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,098 miles
    Test number
    120759118215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail64,098 miles (+2,551)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,098 miles
    Test number
    533245090407
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass61,547 miles (+2,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,547 miles
    Test number
    576841631418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass59,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,545 miles
    Test number
    242090829550
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail59,545 miles (+1,172)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,545 miles
    Test number
    630716584255
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass58,373 miles (+30)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,373 miles
    Test number
    627637755196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Fail58,343 miles (+4,656)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,343 miles
    Test number
    729102655186
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass53,687 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,687 miles
    Test number
    355339724193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail53,687 miles (+3,681)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,687 miles
    Test number
    846279924137
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass50,006 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,006 miles
    Test number
    139305833135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,296 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,296 miles
    Test number
    949556932169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,816 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,816 miles
    Test number
    267596021415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll-bar attachment bushes slighty worn, no excessive movement

  20. Fail46,816 miles (+2,347)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,816 miles
    Test number
    147996821160
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll-bar attachment bushes slighty worn, no excessive movement

  21. Pass44,469 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,469 miles
    Test number
    383327520100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,928 miles
    Test number
    191957959188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,928 miles (+2,430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,928 miles
    Test number
    774877459165
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass40,498 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,498 miles
    Test number
    852543968196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,239 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,239 miles
    Test number
    131607538147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,798 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,798 miles
    Test number
    362602227141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,249 miles
    Test number
    161760716137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 CWX

Does LA51 CWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 CWX expired on 24 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 CWX?
The MOT on LA51 CWX expired on 24 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 CWX done?
LA51 CWX was recorded at 73,806 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2022, an average of 2,845 miles a year.
Has LA51 CWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 CWX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 CWX 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 CWX find?
LA51 CWX passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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