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Mercedes-Benz C

Beige · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LA51 LSCMOT history

LA51 LSC is a beige petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LA51 LSC beige Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
129,925 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 LSC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 LSC was last recorded at 129,925 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 7,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,518 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,407 miles
Average per year
5,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,925 miles
  • 2025 – 122,518 miles
  • 2024 – 117,300 miles
  • 2023 – 113,382 miles
  • 2022 – 109,022 miles
  • 2021 – 104,489 miles
  • 2020 – 101,325 miles
  • 2019 – 95,040 miles
  • 2018 – 88,298 miles
  • 2017 – 81,616 miles
  • 2016 – 75,089 miles
  • 2015 – 70,318 miles
  • 2014 – 66,931 miles
  • 2013 – 62,759 miles
  • 2012 – 57,905 miles
  • 2011 – 50,437 miles
  • 2010 – 41,723 miles
  • 2009 – 35,318 miles
  • 2008 – 30,506 miles
  • 2007 – 26,196 miles
  • 2005 – 20,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,925 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear rubber hoses are starting to crack and perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,925 miles (+7,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    129,925 miles
    Test number
    621865042763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass122,518 miles (+5,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,518 miles
    Test number
    144902718743
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,300 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,300 miles
    Test number
    953179374367
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear rubber hoses are starting to crack and perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail117,275 miles (+3,893)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,275 miles
    Test number
    426427792825
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [rear arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear rubber hoses are starting to crack and perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass113,382 miles (+4,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,382 miles
    Test number
    235123529833
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front coil springs are very heavily corroded at bases (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass109,022 miles (+4,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,022 miles
    Test number
    642010712340
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass104,489 miles (+3,164)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,489 miles
    Test number
    299316261900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded still (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded still (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass101,325 miles (+6,285)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,325 miles
    Test number
    360986581695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished when moved (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished when moved (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass95,040 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,040 miles
    Test number
    161814436747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail95,038 miles (+6,740)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,038 miles
    Test number
    205985279928
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM [CURLED ONE ].. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass88,298 miles (+6,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,298 miles
    Test number
    919504474645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass81,616 miles (+6,527)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,616 miles
    Test number
    228627583889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,089 miles (+4,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,089 miles
    Test number
    598583311056
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt foremost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,318 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,318 miles
    Test number
    635128625026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail70,318 miles (+3,387)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,318 miles
    Test number
    686008925020
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass66,931 miles (+4,172)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,931 miles
    Test number
    256521434011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass62,759 miles (+4,854)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,759 miles
    Test number
    249779823096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass57,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,905 miles
    Test number
    768910822018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,904 miles (+7,467)5 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,904 miles
    Test number
    886030622092
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside 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)

  20. Pass50,437 miles (+8,714)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,437 miles
    Test number
    456512321036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,723 miles (+6,405)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,723 miles
    Test number
    543976530075
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO FLOORPAN AND ENGINE BAY AREA

  22. Pass35,318 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,318 miles
    Test number
    911922129042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,506 miles (+4,310)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,506 miles
    Test number
    441367838071
    • NoteRear brake pads starting to get low

  24. Pass26,196 miles (+5,480)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,196 miles
    Test number
    491452107089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    20,716 miles
    Test number
    403664265345
    • 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)

Questions about LA51 LSC

Does LA51 LSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 LSC is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 LSC?
The MOT on LA51 LSC is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 LSC done?
LA51 LSC was recorded at 129,925 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,446 miles a year.
Has LA51 LSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 LSC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 LSC 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 LSC find?
LA51 LSC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 195/65r15.

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