Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc
LA51 DZVMOT history
LA51 DZV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,756 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 68,756 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,821 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 DZV
- 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
- 31 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 DZV was last recorded at 68,756 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,754 miles · 11 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,821 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 68,756 miles
- 2024 – 64,399 miles
- 2023 – 60,247 miles
- 2022 – 51,864 miles
- 2021 – 42,112 miles
- 2020 – 37,794 miles
- 2019 – 29,157 miles
- 2018 – 29,121 miles
- 2016 – 28,814 miles
- 2015 – 28,215 miles
- 2014 – 27,116 miles
- 2012 – 26,216 miles
- 2011 – 25,054 miles
- 2009 – 22,522 miles
- 2008 – 20,415 miles
- 2007 – 17,498 miles
- 2006 – 14,514 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,756 miles
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,756 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 68,756 miles
- Test number
- 874889851611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,754 miles (+4,355)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,754 miles
- Test number
- 939910120677
- MajorFront Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction parking brake light constantly on dashboard (1.1.6 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass64,399 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 64,399 miles
- Test number
- 795898301189
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail64,398 miles (+4,151)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,398 miles
- Test number
- 563323014719
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass60,247 miles (+27)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 60,247 miles
- Test number
- 675860196666
- 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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail60,220 miles (+8,356)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,220 miles
- Test number
- 945361370776
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,864 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 51,864 miles
- Test number
- 153575203861
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail51,864 miles (+9,752)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,864 miles
- Test number
- 980523520268
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass42,112 miles (+4,318)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 42,112 miles
- Test number
- 464646715289
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass37,794 miles (+8,637)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 37,794 miles
- Test number
- 408715751400
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass29,157 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 29,157 miles
- Test number
- 865140394376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,121 miles (+307)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 29,121 miles
- Test number
- 791886607970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,814 miles (+599)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 28,814 miles
- Test number
- 548817157583
- AdvisoryElectronic Stability Program fault is displayed but no warning light illuminated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,215 miles (+1,099)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 28,215 miles
- Test number
- 258997465461
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,116 miles (+900)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2015
- Odometer
- 27,116 miles
- Test number
- 167967324124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,216 miles (+1,162)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 26,216 miles
- Test number
- 208779852428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,054 miles (+2,532)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 25,054 miles
- Test number
- 799411381087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,522 miles (+2,107)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 22,522 miles
- Test number
- 771604879265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,415 miles (+2,917)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 20,415 miles
- Test number
- 683934788255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,498 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 17,498 miles
- Test number
- 372983057226
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail17,498 miles (+2,984)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,498 miles
- Test number
- 853813057202
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOuter Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail14,514 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,514 miles
- Test number
- 312944436435
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass14,514 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 14,514 miles
- Test number
- 944774336229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 DZV
- Does LA51 DZV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 DZV is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 DZV?
- The MOT on LA51 DZV is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 DZV done?
- LA51 DZV was recorded at 68,756 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,821 miles a year.
- Has LA51 DZV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 DZV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA51 DZV 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 DZV find?
- LA51 DZV passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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