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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LA51 HATMOT history

LA51 HAT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

LA51 HAT silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2025
Mileage
99,800 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 HAT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 HAT was last recorded at 99,800 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 5,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,945 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5,855 miles
Average per year
5,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,800 miles
  • 2022 – 93,945 miles
  • 2021 – 88,283 miles
  • 2020 – 85,810 miles
  • 2019 – 85,333 miles
  • 2018 – 84,623 miles
  • 2017 – 83,998 miles
  • 2016 – 79,907 miles
  • 2015 – 67,239 miles
  • 2014 – 53,221 miles
  • 2013 – 36,492 miles
  • 2012 – 26,006 miles
  • 2011 – 24,748 miles
  • 2010 – 23,201 miles
  • 2009 – 20,916 miles
  • 2008 – 17,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,800 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,800 miles (+5,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,800 miles
    Test number
    616942621328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass93,945 miles (+5,662)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,945 miles
    Test number
    935756110250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,283 miles (+2,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,283 miles
    Test number
    421107772801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,810 miles (+477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,810 miles
    Test number
    180932178513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass85,333 miles (+710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,333 miles
    Test number
    688696037818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake just met requirements

  6. Pass84,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,623 miles
    Test number
    959772874790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,623 miles (+625)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,623 miles
    Test number
    764008158016
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass83,998 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,998 miles
    Test number
    713143120240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,907 miles (+12,668)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,907 miles
    Test number
    540400368174
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Warning lamp illuminated.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box link pipe. (7.1.2)

  10. Pass67,239 miles (+14,018)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,239 miles
    Test number
    978880545169
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear 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

  11. Pass53,221 miles (+16,729)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,221 miles
    Test number
    399947854143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDamage to nearside rear bumper-lower valence.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to 0mm on the outer edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass36,492 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,492 miles
    Test number
    799429653189
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail36,492 miles (+10,486)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,492 miles
    Test number
    777919353124
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass26,006 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,006 miles
    Test number
    107970182166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,748 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,748 miles
    Test number
    456766461151
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass24,748 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,748 miles
    Test number
    666766561197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,201 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,201 miles
    Test number
    650337080121
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass23,201 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,201 miles
    Test number
    983487680131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,916 miles (+3,605)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,916 miles
    Test number
    460226769147
    • NoteUnderbody covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

  20. Pass17,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    17,311 miles
    Test number
    871105768115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,311 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,311 miles
    Test number
    961585168164
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear jacking rubber missing

Questions about LA51 HAT

Does LA51 HAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 HAT expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 HAT?
The MOT on LA51 HAT expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 HAT done?
LA51 HAT was recorded at 99,800 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 5,199 miles a year.
Has LA51 HAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 HAT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LA51 HAT 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 HAT find?
LA51 HAT passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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