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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,597 cc

LA51 ODMMOT history

LA51 ODM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LA51 ODM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
89,653 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 ODM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 ODM was last recorded at 89,653 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 8,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,052 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,601 miles
Average per year
2,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,653 miles
  • 2025 – 81,052 miles
  • 2024 – 78,211 miles
  • 2023 – 75,987 miles
  • 2022 – 74,092 miles
  • 2021 – 71,213 miles
  • 2020 – 70,574 miles
  • 2019 – 70,066 miles
  • 2018 – 68,691 miles
  • 2017 – 67,100 miles
  • 2016 – 65,496 miles
  • 2015 – 65,001 miles
  • 2014 – 64,289 miles
  • 2013 – 63,191 miles
  • 2012 – 61,581 miles
  • 2011 – 59,882 miles
  • 2010 – 58,054 miles
  • 2009 – 55,711 miles
  • 2008 – 51,822 miles
  • 2007 – 47,795 miles
  • 2006 – 43,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,653 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,653 miles (+8,601)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    89,653 miles
    Test number
    619073986953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass81,052 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,052 miles
    Test number
    897921738314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,211 miles (+2,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,211 miles
    Test number
    417695572923
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted unable to do full inspection on brake pipes
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on underside
  4. Pass75,987 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,987 miles
    Test number
    178020431732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,092 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,092 miles
    Test number
    223367884942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,213 miles (+639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,213 miles
    Test number
    763781344924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass70,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,574 miles
    Test number
    117856762492
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail70,574 miles (+508)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,574 miles
    Test number
    682651667667
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Both head lamps (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass70,066 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,066 miles
    Test number
    392711956195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,691 miles (+1,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,691 miles
    Test number
    829225863528
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass67,100 miles (+1,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,100 miles
    Test number
    855032047084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass65,496 miles (+495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,496 miles
    Test number
    274670720357
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres distorted
  13. Pass65,001 miles (+712)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    757634585178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted
  14. Pass64,289 miles (+1,098)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,289 miles
    Test number
    297779274475
    • NoteAll tyre treads are slightly distorted
    • NoteCentre rear seatbelt slow in operation
    • NoteParking brake lever stiff
  15. Pass63,191 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,191 miles
    Test number
    718770173195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,581 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,581 miles
    Test number
    178598782137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,882 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,882 miles
    Test number
    808077881197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,054 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,054 miles
    Test number
    164659070103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,711 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,711 miles
    Test number
    352142989199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,822 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    51,822 miles
    Test number
    142218678191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,769 miles (+3,974)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,769 miles
    Test number
    831066578101
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass47,795 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,795 miles
    Test number
    240968077100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,148 miles
    Test number
    291337276440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 ODM

Does LA51 ODM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 ODM is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 ODM?
The MOT on LA51 ODM is valid until 22 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 ODM done?
LA51 ODM was recorded at 89,653 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 2,366 miles a year.
Has LA51 ODM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 ODM has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LA51 ODM 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 ODM find?
LA51 ODM passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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