
Mercedes-Benz C 320
Green · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc
LA51 LXOMOT history
LA51 LXO is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 25 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 119,189 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 119,189 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 22 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,464 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 LXO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C 320
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 25 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 LXO was last recorded at 119,189 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 118,291 miles · 30 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 898 miles
- Average per year
- 3,464 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,189 miles
- 2025 – 118,291 miles
- 2024 – 117,278 miles
- 2023 – 115,732 miles
- 2022 – 114,508 miles
- 2021 – 113,296 miles
- 2020 – 112,359 miles
- 2019 – 110,316 miles
- 2018 – 106,385 miles
- 2017 – 103,278 miles
- 2016 – 98,364 miles
- 2015 – 94,765 miles
- 2014 – 90,266 miles
- 2013 – 85,179 miles
- 2012 – 80,619 miles
- 2011 – 74,390 miles
- 2010 – 70,324 miles
- 2009 – 66,807 miles
- 2008 – 63,899 miles
- 2007 – 59,916 miles
- 2006 – 55,779 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Al components corroded underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside front Fog lamp Not work
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Various rear suspension componets corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
31 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,189 miles (+898)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 119,189 miles
- Test number
- 251296373381
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Al components corroded underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front Fog lamp Not work
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass118,291 miles (+1,013)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 118,291 miles
- Test number
- 801289240651
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All components corroded underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass117,278 miles (+1,546)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 117,278 miles
- Test number
- 654824259915
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all components surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass115,732 miles (+15)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 115,732 miles
- Test number
- 447452529967
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
- AdvisoryVarious rear suspension componets corroded
Fail115,717 miles (+1,209)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,717 miles
- Test number
- 454608098637
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
- AdvisoryVarious rear suspension componets corroded
Pass114,508 miles (+1,212)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 114,508 miles
- Test number
- 383055796017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,296 miles (+937)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 113,296 miles
- Test number
- 177486223026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inop
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake weaker than o\s may need adjustings
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious rear suspension componets corroded
Pass112,359 miles (+12)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 112,359 miles
- Test number
- 445708874890
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN\s park brake alot weaker than o\s may need adjusting
Fail112,347 miles (+2,031)1 major1 minor20 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,347 miles
- Test number
- 844670515947
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN\s park brake alot weaker than o\s may need adjusting
Pass110,316 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 110,316 miles
- Test number
- 618628724293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Fail110,305 miles (+3,920)3 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,305 miles
- Test number
- 529321191670
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,385 miles (+125)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 106,385 miles
- Test number
- 306722352459
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail106,260 miles (+2,982)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,260 miles
- Test number
- 633185100962
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass103,278 miles (+51)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 103,278 miles
- Test number
- 175026547867
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear scraping noise from wheel area
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view of some components
Fail103,227 miles (+4,863)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,227 miles
- Test number
- 274567398151
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear scraping noise from wheel area
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view of some components
Pass98,364 miles (+3,599)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 98,364 miles
- Test number
- 745880155065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,765 miles (+53)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 94,765 miles
- Test number
- 556634755181
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail94,712 miles (+4,446)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,712 miles
- Test number
- 278402955187
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,266 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 90,266 miles
- Test number
- 968147854110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,217 miles (+5,038)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,217 miles
- Test number
- 255024744478
- FailureNearside 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)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- 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)
Pass85,179 miles (+4,560)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 85,179 miles
- Test number
- 398334243148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,619 miles (+6,229)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 80,619 miles
- Test number
- 269413362488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass74,390 miles (+4,066)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 74,390 miles
- Test number
- 287350661468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,324 miles (+3,517)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 70,324 miles
- Test number
- 383964970162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass66,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 66,807 miles
- Test number
- 150918509259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,807 miles (+2,908)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,807 miles
- Test number
- 401598609288
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass63,899 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 63,899 miles
- Test number
- 341146948303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,898 miles (+3,982)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,898 miles
- Test number
- 444096448490
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Pass59,916 miles (+4,137)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 59,916 miles
- Test number
- 692430847304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,779 miles (+8,399)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 55,779 miles
- Test number
- 324407956372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,380 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 47,380 miles
- Test number
- 591354606098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 LXO
- Does LA51 LXO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 LXO is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 LXO?
- The MOT on LA51 LXO is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 LXO done?
- LA51 LXO was recorded at 119,189 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,464 miles a year.
- Has LA51 LXO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 LXO has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LA51 LXO 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 LXO find?
- LA51 LXO passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced al components corroded underneath; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front fog lamp not work, and 3 more.
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