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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 3,226 cc

LA51 WOBMOT history

LA51 WOB is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

LA51 WOB blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
142,712 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 WOB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,226 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 WOB was last recorded at 142,712 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 3,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,831 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,881 miles
Average per year
5,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,712 miles
  • 2024 – 138,831 miles
  • 2022 – 132,221 miles
  • 2021 – 125,571 miles
  • 2020 – 106,512 miles
  • 2019 – 94,765 miles
  • 2018 – 73,065 miles
  • 2017 – 69,501 miles
  • 2016 – 64,779 miles
  • 2015 – 59,774 miles
  • 2014 – 59,148 miles
  • 2013 – 57,302 miles
  • 2012 – 55,453 miles
  • 2011 – 53,372 miles
  • 2010 – 51,181 miles
  • 2009 – 48,478 miles
  • 2008 – 44,585 miles
  • 2007 – 39,642 miles
  • 2006 – 36,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,712 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,712 miles (+3,881)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,712 miles
    Test number
    311653608009
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass138,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,831 miles
    Test number
    478793383668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    739194043172
    • 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))

  4. Pass132,221 miles (+6,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    132,221 miles
    Test number
    207768792671
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,571 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    125,571 miles
    Test number
    420075743105
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail125,489 miles (+18,977)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,489 miles
    Test number
    719322898076
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing seat belt stalk missing or unavailable to check. (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass106,512 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,512 miles
    Test number
    506205047388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,458 miles (+11,693)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,458 miles
    Test number
    998017264066
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass94,765 miles (+21,700)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,765 miles
    Test number
    209958280438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,065 miles
    Test number
    662411844262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,065 miles (+3,564)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,065 miles
    Test number
    845238659114
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  12. Pass69,501 miles (+4,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,501 miles
    Test number
    405859059674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Pass64,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,779 miles
    Test number
    118290349898
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp inoperative

  14. Fail64,779 miles (+5,005)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,779 miles
    Test number
    597507240784
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp inoperative

  15. Pass59,774 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,774 miles
    Test number
    246222885135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,148 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,148 miles
    Test number
    359595124410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,302 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,302 miles
    Test number
    299407123234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,453 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,453 miles
    Test number
    186619822296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,372 miles
    Test number
    847549501285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,372 miles (+2,191)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,372 miles
    Test number
    717089101291
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass51,181 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,181 miles
    Test number
    843608220250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,478 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,478 miles
    Test number
    820183829269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,585 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,585 miles
    Test number
    124084838215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,642 miles
    Test number
    311795997090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,642 miles (+3,502)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,642 miles
    Test number
    234395297008
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass36,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,140 miles
    Test number
    204411706445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LA51 WOB

Does LA51 WOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 WOB expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 WOB?
The MOT on LA51 WOB expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 WOB done?
LA51 WOB was recorded at 142,712 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 5,610 miles a year.
Has LA51 WOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 WOB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 WOB 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 WOB find?
LA51 WOB passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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