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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

LA51 HGJMOT history

LA51 HGJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 4 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2023.

LA51 HGJ blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2024
Mileage
146,747 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2023
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 HGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 HGJ was last recorded at 146,747 miles on 25 Feb 2023, 15,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,717 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
15,030 miles
Average per year
7,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,747 miles
  • 2022 – 131,717 miles
  • 2021 – 123,047 miles
  • 2020 – 116,671 miles
  • 2019 – 99,355 miles
  • 2018 – 92,884 miles
  • 2017 – 88,455 miles
  • 2015 – 83,102 miles
  • 2014 – 79,001 miles
  • 2013 – 69,971 miles
  • 2011 – 57,318 miles
  • 2010 – 51,704 miles
  • 2009 – 44,101 miles
  • 2008 – 36,929 miles
  • 2007 – 31,755 miles
  • 2006 – 26,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,747 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,747 miles (+15,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,747 miles
    Test number
    154037473309
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass131,717 miles (+8,670)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,717 miles
    Test number
    881652243841
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,047 miles (+6,376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,047 miles
    Test number
    376575525229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass116,671 miles (+17,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,671 miles
    Test number
    538231291523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,355 miles (+6,471)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,355 miles
    Test number
    295013245162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,884 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,884 miles
    Test number
    601104712413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,455 miles (+5,353)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,455 miles
    Test number
    480394785174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,102 miles (+4,101)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,102 miles
    Test number
    207981505203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass79,001 miles (+15)12 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,001 miles
    Test number
    545527114266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls cut
    • NoteBoth rear wheel archs corroded

  10. Fail78,986 miles (+9,015)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,986 miles
    Test number
    897861414262
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass69,971 miles (+12,653)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,971 miles
    Test number
    945403313228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,318 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,318 miles
    Test number
    265651621279
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  13. Pass57,318 miles (+5,614)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,318 miles
    Test number
    895591121225
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  14. Pass51,704 miles (+7,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,704 miles
    Test number
    513432600248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,101 miles (+7,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,101 miles
    Test number
    104225859048
    • 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)

  16. Pass36,929 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,929 miles
    Test number
    424083728011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,755 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,755 miles
    Test number
    753432817044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,686 miles
    Test number
    431847616091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 HGJ

Does LA51 HGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 HGJ expired on 13 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 HGJ?
The MOT on LA51 HGJ expired on 13 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 HGJ done?
LA51 HGJ was recorded at 146,747 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2023, an average of 7,019 miles a year.
Has LA51 HGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 HGJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on LA51 HGJ 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 HGJ find?
LA51 HGJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; offside front side repeater slightly discoloured; rear service brake binding but not excessively both sides.

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