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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LB51 HVFMOT history

LB51 HVF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2025
Mileage
87,151 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 HVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 HVF was last recorded at 87,151 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 1,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,021 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,130 miles
Average per year
3,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,151 miles
  • 2023 – 86,021 miles
  • 2022 – 84,693 miles
  • 2021 – 83,272 miles
  • 2020 – 82,107 miles
  • 2019 – 80,962 miles
  • 2018 – 77,575 miles
  • 2017 – 73,339 miles
  • 2016 – 68,243 miles
  • 2015 – 64,685 miles
  • 2014 – 60,944 miles
  • 2013 – 56,768 miles
  • 2012 – 54,465 miles
  • 2011 – 52,430 miles
  • 2010 – 46,975 miles
  • 2009 – 42,050 miles
  • 2008 – 35,863 miles
  • 2007 – 29,427 miles
  • 2006 – 21,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,151 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/s/f door mirror glass slightly deteriorated.

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.

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,151 miles (+1,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,151 miles
    Test number
    191916463686
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f door mirror glass slightly deteriorated.

  2. Pass86,021 miles (+1,328)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,021 miles
    Test number
    942441475598
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s rear view mirror glass deteriorated

  3. Pass84,693 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,693 miles
    Test number
    707360376418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,272 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,272 miles
    Test number
    211766784358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,107 miles (+1,145)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,107 miles
    Test number
    941890875461
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass80,962 miles (+3,387)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,962 miles
    Test number
    418583810897
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass77,575 miles (+4,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,575 miles
    Test number
    537535301200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted

  8. Pass73,339 miles (+5,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,339 miles
    Test number
    314714148335
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  9. Pass68,243 miles (+3,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,243 miles
    Test number
    927899439723
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (on minimum depth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted

  10. Pass64,685 miles (+3,741)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    286574245135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCuts in tread on n/s rear tyre

  11. Pass60,944 miles (+4,176)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,944 miles
    Test number
    935593364393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail56,768 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,768 miles
    Test number
    556151953330
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass56,768 miles (+2,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,768 miles
    Test number
    759041253370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass54,465 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,465 miles
    Test number
    968173062301
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cuts across tyre tread no cords or ply showing

  15. Fail54,463 miles (+2,033)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,463 miles
    Test number
    455723962397
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cuts across tyre tread no cords or ply showing

  16. Pass52,430 miles (+5,455)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,430 miles
    Test number
    349193861389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin.

  17. Pass46,975 miles (+4,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,975 miles
    Test number
    913915950367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass42,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,050 miles
    Test number
    160225359348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,050 miles (+6,187)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,050 miles
    Test number
    461825259455
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass35,863 miles (+6,436)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,863 miles
    Test number
    581630858327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,427 miles (+8,126)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,427 miles
    Test number
    291942557310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,301 miles
    Test number
    770209746398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 HVF

Does LB51 HVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 HVF expired on 28 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 HVF?
The MOT on LB51 HVF expired on 28 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 HVF done?
LB51 HVF was recorded at 87,151 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024, an average of 3,660 miles a year.
Has LB51 HVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 HVF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on LB51 HVF 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 LB51 HVF find?
LB51 HVF passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; o/s/f door mirror glass slightly deteriorated..

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