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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LA51 SRZMOT history

LA51 SRZ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LA51 SRZ red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,634 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 SRZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 SRZ was last recorded at 95,634 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 3,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,286 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,348 miles
Average per year
3,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,634 miles
  • 2025 – 92,286 miles
  • 2024 – 90,689 miles
  • 2023 – 89,820 miles
  • 2022 – 89,216 miles
  • 2021 – 87,263 miles
  • 2020 – 86,437 miles
  • 2019 – 84,380 miles
  • 2018 – 79,165 miles
  • 2017 – 73,248 miles
  • 2016 – 64,863 miles
  • 2015 – 59,243 miles
  • 2014 – 56,368 miles
  • 2013 – 51,710 miles
  • 2012 – 47,494 miles
  • 2011 – 42,971 miles
  • 2010 – 39,187 miles
  • 2009 – 34,869 miles
  • 2008 – 30,911 miles
  • 2007 – 27,455 miles
  • 2006 – 21,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,634 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,634 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,634 miles
    Test number
    114311612314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,286 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,286 miles
    Test number
    533959293303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,689 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,689 miles
    Test number
    556976199980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,820 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,820 miles
    Test number
    228177265716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,216 miles (+1,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,216 miles
    Test number
    437057493176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass87,263 miles (+826)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,263 miles
    Test number
    327811703424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass86,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,437 miles
    Test number
    797688012132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail86,437 miles (+2,057)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,437 miles
    Test number
    330228466761
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass84,380 miles (+5,215)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,380 miles
    Test number
    240203255001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  10. Pass79,165 miles (+5,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,165 miles
    Test number
    940241656685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass73,248 miles (+8,385)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,248 miles
    Test number
    916031242868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,863 miles (+5,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,863 miles
    Test number
    382137609623
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
  13. Pass59,243 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,243 miles
    Test number
    347006135078
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail59,243 miles (+2,875)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,243 miles
    Test number
    276926535034
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass56,368 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,368 miles
    Test number
    316436834073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner & outer edge worn
  16. Fail56,368 miles (+4,658)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,368 miles
    Test number
    649766234045
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner & outer edge worn
  17. Pass51,710 miles (+4,216)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,710 miles
    Test number
    237319523036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass47,494 miles (+4,523)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,494 miles
    Test number
    508153032009
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass42,971 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,971 miles
    Test number
    119458731407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,187 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,187 miles
    Test number
    752377920017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,869 miles (+3,958)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,869 miles
    Test number
    752855039097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,911 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,911 miles
    Test number
    891620248048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,455 miles (+5,864)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,455 miles
    Test number
    412649827089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,591 miles
    Test number
    102535346489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 SRZ

Does LA51 SRZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 SRZ is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 SRZ?
The MOT on LA51 SRZ is valid until 15 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 SRZ done?
LA51 SRZ was recorded at 95,634 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 3,700 miles a year.
Has LA51 SRZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 SRZ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LA51 SRZ 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 SRZ find?
LA51 SRZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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