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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

LA51 HFRMOT history

LA51 HFR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 14 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

LA51 HFR silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
58,643 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 HFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 HFR was last recorded at 58,643 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,461 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
1,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,643 miles
  • 2023 – 58,461 miles
  • 2022 – 58,114 miles
  • 2021 – 57,692 miles
  • 2020 – 56,868 miles
  • 2019 – 55,582 miles
  • 2018 – 54,003 miles
  • 2017 – 51,813 miles
  • 2016 – 50,732 miles
  • 2015 – 49,351 miles
  • 2014 – 47,984 miles
  • 2013 – 46,042 miles
  • 2012 – 44,238 miles
  • 2011 – 42,141 miles
  • 2010 – 40,006 miles
  • 2009 – 37,732 miles
  • 2008 – 35,597 miles
  • 2007 – 30,725 miles
  • 2006 – 27,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,643 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,643 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,643 miles
    Test number
    634745995291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    727782705050
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail58,461 miles (+347)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    528221152710
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass58,114 miles (+422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,114 miles
    Test number
    899356142643
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHead light lenses discoloured

  5. Pass57,692 miles (+824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,692 miles
    Test number
    985905494760
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass56,868 miles (+1,286)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,868 miles
    Test number
    482914087410
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (torque arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (torque arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,582 miles (+1,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,582 miles
    Test number
    850168794451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  8. Pass54,003 miles (+2,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,003 miles
    Test number
    327128625442
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass51,813 miles (+1,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,813 miles
    Test number
    947696107539
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass50,732 miles (+1,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,732 miles
    Test number
    335997899529
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox

  11. Pass49,351 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,351 miles
    Test number
    932294311244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,984 miles (+1,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,984 miles
    Test number
    418676944434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass46,042 miles (+1,804)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,042 miles
    Test number
    757027653318
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWasher system leaking

  14. Pass44,238 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,238 miles
    Test number
    628774152389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,141 miles
    Test number
    375113951368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,141 miles (+2,135)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,141 miles
    Test number
    538283751367
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  17. Pass40,006 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,006 miles
    Test number
    411235950341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,732 miles (+2,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,732 miles
    Test number
    103883849301
    • 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)

  19. Pass35,597 miles (+2,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,597 miles
    Test number
    222771658312
    • 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)

  20. Fail33,285 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,285 miles
    Test number
    512307708005
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front discs wearing and lipped.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

  21. Pass33,285 miles (+2,560)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,285 miles
    Test number
    833437208004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front discs wearing and lipped.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

  22. Pass30,725 miles (+3,641)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,725 miles
    Test number
    461675327070
    • NoteBad rear axle oil leak

  23. Pass27,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,084 miles
    Test number
    881073426050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 HFR

Does LA51 HFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 HFR expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 HFR?
The MOT on LA51 HFR expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 HFR done?
LA51 HFR was recorded at 58,643 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 1,598 miles a year.
Has LA51 HFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 HFR has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 HFR 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 HFR find?
LA51 HFR passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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