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Gold · Diesel · 2002 · 3,227 cc

LA51 CXRMOT history

LA51 CXR is a gold diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 3 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 178,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2022
Mileage
178,731 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 CXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,227 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 CXR was last recorded at 178,731 miles on 11 Dec 2021, 7,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,628 miles · 4 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
7,103 miles
Average per year
7,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 178,731 miles
  • 2020 – 171,628 miles
  • 2019 – 162,663 miles
  • 2018 – 153,783 miles
  • 2017 – 143,075 miles
  • 2016 – 135,010 miles
  • 2015 – 126,893 miles
  • 2014 – 119,569 miles
  • 2013 – 111,404 miles
  • 2011 – 101,646 miles
  • 2010 – 97,917 miles
  • 2009 – 91,897 miles
  • 2008 – 78,418 miles
  • 2007 – 71,621 miles
  • 2006 – 71,598 miles
  • 2005 – 62,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,731 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,731 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    178,731 miles
    Test number
    451357017357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,628 miles (+8,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    171,628 miles
    Test number
    822820694126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass162,663 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,663 miles
    Test number
    831889905670
    • 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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail162,660 miles (+8,877)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,660 miles
    Test number
    598278949124
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass153,783 miles (+10,708)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    153,783 miles
    Test number
    313916544127
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across floor to n/s flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across floor to o/s flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass143,075 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    143,075 miles
    Test number
    752160969542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,074 miles (+8,064)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,074 miles
    Test number
    387907440200
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass135,010 miles (+8,117)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    135,010 miles
    Test number
    526338008531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,893 miles (+7,324)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    126,893 miles
    Test number
    903767983457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,569 miles (+8,165)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    119,569 miles
    Test number
    948523644319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,404 miles (+5,427)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    111,404 miles
    Test number
    608563343329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,977 miles (+4,331)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    105,977 miles
    Test number
    238304003070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,646 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,646 miles
    Test number
    946778341359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,917 miles (+6,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    97,917 miles
    Test number
    960238140399
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass91,897 miles (+6,634)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    91,897 miles
    Test number
    273353449323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,263 miles (+6,845)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    85,263 miles
    Test number
    300437609064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,418 miles (+6,797)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,418 miles
    Test number
    134892308457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,621 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    791053007028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,598 miles (+9,050)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,598 miles
    Test number
    452003166371
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass62,548 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    62,548 miles
    Test number
    120094055350
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low and slight lip on front discs.

Questions about LA51 CXR

Does LA51 CXR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 CXR expired on 10 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 CXR?
The MOT on LA51 CXR expired on 10 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 CXR done?
LA51 CXR was recorded at 178,731 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2021, an average of 7,273 miles a year.
Has LA51 CXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 CXR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LA51 CXR 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 CXR find?
LA51 CXR passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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