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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LA51 HHJMOT history

LA51 HHJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 74,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LA51 HHJ blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,420 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 HHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 HHJ was last recorded at 74,420 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 6,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,971 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,449 miles
Average per year
3,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,420 miles
  • 2025 – 67,971 miles
  • 2024 – 67,621 miles
  • 2023 – 64,659 miles
  • 2022 – 60,161 miles
  • 2021 – 55,967 miles
  • 2020 – 52,570 miles
  • 2019 – 49,355 miles
  • 2018 – 44,243 miles
  • 2017 – 39,177 miles
  • 2016 – 35,784 miles
  • 2015 – 29,859 miles
  • 2014 – 23,747 miles
  • 2013 – 17,134 miles
  • 2011 – 10,042 miles
  • 2010 – 6,170 miles
  • 2009 – 4,158 miles
  • 2008 – 4,017 miles
  • 2007 – 3,759 miles
  • 2006 – 3,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,420 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,420 miles
    Test number
    352889918898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail74,420 miles (+6,449)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,420 miles
    Test number
    276519551757
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass67,971 miles (+350)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,971 miles
    Test number
    292136930409
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,621 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,621 miles
    Test number
    194627108455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail67,615 miles (+2,956)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    322004114373
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass64,659 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,659 miles
    Test number
    446245189441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,161 miles (+4,194)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,161 miles
    Test number
    199361136245
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, and both slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,967 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,967 miles
    Test number
    750542800951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,570 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,570 miles
    Test number
    910367185785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,355 miles (+5,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,355 miles
    Test number
    636747849019
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass44,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,243 miles
    Test number
    429329502220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,243 miles (+5,066)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,243 miles
    Test number
    637467893085
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass39,177 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,177 miles
    Test number
    113894825836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,784 miles
    Test number
    717896803810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak axle

  15. Fail35,784 miles (+5,925)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,784 miles
    Test number
    451569327305
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak axle

  16. Pass29,859 miles (+6,112)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    29,859 miles
    Test number
    445185835056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,747 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    23,747 miles
    Test number
    895368554012
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail23,746 miles (+6,612)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,746 miles
    Test number
    278137054089
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass17,134 miles (+7,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    17,134 miles
    Test number
    795382843083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass10,042 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    10,042 miles
    Test number
    716425881244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,170 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    6,170 miles
    Test number
    153673910366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,158 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    4,158 miles
    Test number
    550502409347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,017 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    4,017 miles
    Test number
    774378058366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass3,759 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    3,759 miles
    Test number
    244620147389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass3,370 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    3,370 miles
    Test number
    931932166370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass2,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    2,797 miles
    Test number
    843356706011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 HHJ

Does LA51 HHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 HHJ is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 HHJ?
The MOT on LA51 HHJ is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 HHJ done?
LA51 HHJ was recorded at 74,420 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,550 miles a year.
Has LA51 HHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 HHJ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 HHJ 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 HHJ find?
LA51 HHJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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