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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

LB51 HXLMOT history

LB51 HXL is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 14 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
113,200 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 HXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 HXL was last recorded at 113,200 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 1,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,110 miles · 1 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
1,090 miles
Average per year
2,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,200 miles
  • 2019 – 112,110 miles
  • 2018 – 101,934 miles
  • 2017 – 96,234 miles
  • 2016 – 95,871 miles
  • 2015 – 93,634 miles
  • 2014 – 92,011 miles
  • 2013 – 90,513 miles
  • 2012 – 87,399 miles
  • 2011 – 85,297 miles
  • 2010 – 83,363 miles
  • 2008 – 80,447 miles
  • 2007 – 76,912 miles
  • 2006 – 71,839 miles
  • 2005 – 64,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,200 miles (+1,090)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,200 miles
    Test number
    395517338288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass112,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,110 miles
    Test number
    894618342591
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail112,110 miles (+20)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,110 miles
    Test number
    383088661830
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail112,090 miles (+10,156)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,090 miles
    Test number
    132971915435
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / engine cover fitted obscuring some under view

  5. Pass101,934 miles (+5,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,934 miles
    Test number
    309762853117
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass96,234 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,234 miles
    Test number
    759497588996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,871 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,871 miles
    Test number
    457652185423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,634 miles4 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,634 miles
    Test number
    135731115173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass93,634 miles (+1,623)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,634 miles
    Test number
    939991715122
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass92,011 miles4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,011 miles
    Test number
    687833524174
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front & rear brake disc rusty surfaces / corroded
    • NoteRear diff unit leaking oil

  11. Fail92,011 miles (+1,498)5 repaired4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,011 miles
    Test number
    778203124167
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front & rear brake disc rusty surfaces / corroded
    • NoteRear diff unit leaking oil

  12. Pass90,513 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,513 miles
    Test number
    488533713125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,399 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,399 miles
    Test number
    387062502122
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass87,399 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,399 miles
    Test number
    959942802125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,297 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,297 miles
    Test number
    186720211149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,363 miles
    Test number
    304447690085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,363 miles (+2,916)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,363 miles
    Test number
    512273190015
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass80,447 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    80,447 miles
    Test number
    983344568367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,912 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    76,912 miles
    Test number
    992968637371
    • NoteRear diff damp

  20. Fail76,912 miles (+5,073)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,912 miles
    Test number
    164794237368
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteRear diff damp

  21. Pass71,839 miles (+7,619)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    753409226301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    64,220 miles
    Test number
    494892345455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 HXL

Does LB51 HXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 HXL expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 HXL?
The MOT on LB51 HXL expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 HXL done?
LB51 HXL was recorded at 113,200 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 2,630 miles a year.
Has LB51 HXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 HXL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LB51 HXL 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 HXL find?
LB51 HXL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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