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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

LA51 HGLMOT history

LA51 HGL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 103,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LA51 HGL blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
103,869 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 HGL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 HGL was last recorded at 103,869 miles on 8 May 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,836 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
4,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,869 miles
  • 2025 – 102,308 miles
  • 2022 – 97,868 miles
  • 2020 – 94,350 miles
  • 2019 – 91,068 miles
  • 2018 – 88,097 miles
  • 2017 – 72,738 miles
  • 2016 – 65,543 miles
  • 2015 – 63,043 miles
  • 2014 – 59,906 miles
  • 2013 – 56,529 miles
  • 2012 – 37,364 miles
  • 2011 – 36,399 miles
  • 2010 – 34,867 miles
  • 2009 – 33,185 miles
  • 2008 – 30,056 miles
  • 2007 – 26,551 miles
  • 2006 – 22,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,869 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on edge of tread strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Poor focus on both headlights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Outer both front headlamp lenses faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,869 miles (+33)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    103,869 miles
    Test number
    938521214654
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on edge of tread strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail103,836 miles (+1,528)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,836 miles
    Test number
    260840707592
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush / ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front bumper slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on edge of tread strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass102,308 miles (+4,440)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,308 miles
    Test number
    421945607095
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass97,868 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,868 miles
    Test number
    282816559639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail97,800 miles (+3,450)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,800 miles
    Test number
    362096340289
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPoor focus on both headlights

  6. Pass94,350 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,350 miles
    Test number
    408174148180
    • AdvisoryFront Outer both front headlamp lenses faded

  7. Fail94,278 miles (+1,084)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,278 miles
    Test number
    527566967313
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm top front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer both front headlamp lenses faded

  8. Pass93,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    93,194 miles
    Test number
    925726563157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,194 miles (+11)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,194 miles
    Test number
    139577588135
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPoor focus on both headlights

  10. Fail93,183 miles (+2,115)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,183 miles
    Test number
    493961894784
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPoor focus on both headlights

  11. Pass91,068 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,068 miles
    Test number
    699508058639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,097 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,097 miles
    Test number
    633881954218
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail87,857 miles (+15,119)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,857 miles
    Test number
    829896474531
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass72,738 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,738 miles
    Test number
    252036825201
    • AdvisoryCentral EXHAUST MOUNT SNAPPED.SYSTEM IS SECURE.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED;
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2MM. (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail72,726 miles (+7,183)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,726 miles
    Test number
    411274002829
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral EXHAUST MOUNT SNAPPED.SYSTEM IS SECURE.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED;
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2MM. (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass65,543 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,543 miles
    Test number
    422180207811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,043 miles (+3,137)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,043 miles
    Test number
    789944445051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteCuts nearside front tyre
    • 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
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail59,906 miles1 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    466354744023
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light showing in display
    • NoteExhaust centre support bracket broken off (corroded) but exhaust still well supported
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

  19. Pass59,906 miles (+3,377)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    828344244081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light showing in display
    • NoteExhaust centre support bracket broken off (corroded) but exhaust still well supported
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

  20. Pass56,529 miles (+130)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,529 miles
    Test number
    165194853426
    • NoteEngine check light on
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting is broken but system is still supported

  21. Fail56,399 miles (+19,035)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,399 miles
    Test number
    716647643093
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine check light on
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting is broken but system is still supported
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Pass37,364 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,364 miles
    Test number
    739623152073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,399 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,399 miles
    Test number
    317370991224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteE.m.l. on

  24. Fail36,399 miles (+1,532)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,399 miles
    Test number
    395860291452
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteE.m.l. on

  25. Fail34,867 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,867 miles
    Test number
    874440560208
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass34,867 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,867 miles
    Test number
    974290760226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,185 miles (+86)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,185 miles
    Test number
    313313629205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F lower thrust arm ball joint gaiter split

  28. Fail33,099 miles (+3,043)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,099 miles
    Test number
    854779719283
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteN/S/F lower thrust arm ball joint gaiter split

  29. Pass30,056 miles (+3,505)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,056 miles
    Test number
    712069238264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight water marking to rear number plate

  30. Pass26,551 miles (+4,101)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,551 miles
    Test number
    214924317212
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteN/s rear tyre getting low 3mm

  31. Pass22,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,450 miles
    Test number
    374615396107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 HGL

Does LA51 HGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 HGL is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 HGL?
The MOT on LA51 HGL is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 HGL done?
LA51 HGL was recorded at 103,869 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,109 miles a year.
Has LA51 HGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 HGL has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 HGL 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 HGL find?
LA51 HGL passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; front oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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