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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

LB51 HXWMOT history

LB51 HXW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 103,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
103,980 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 HXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 HXW was last recorded at 103,980 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 1,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Nov 2017: 82,611 miles, lower than 98,577 miles on 31 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,202 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,778 miles
Average per year
3,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,980 miles
  • 2024 – 102,202 miles
  • 2023 – 99,358 miles
  • 2022 – 98,196 miles
  • 2021 – 95,735 miles
  • 2020 – 92,975 miles
  • 2019 – 88,348 miles
  • 2018 – 85,917 miles
  • 2017 – 82,611 miles
  • 2016 – 98,577 miles
  • 2015 – 73,312 miles
  • 2014 – 68,611 miles
  • 2013 – 65,491 miles
  • 2012 – 61,551 miles
  • 2011 – 57,442 miles
  • 2010 – 53,233 miles
  • 2009 – 46,693 miles
  • 2008 – 39,885 miles
  • 2007 – 30,357 miles
  • 2006 – 26,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,980 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Fog lamps are loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear both drive shafts corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose fog lamp

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,980 miles (+1,778)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,980 miles
    Test number
    578548795813
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Fog lamps are loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass102,202 miles (+2,844)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,202 miles
    Test number
    555506947044
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light is damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,358 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,358 miles
    Test number
    201865899990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 y.o. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail99,357 miles (+1,161)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,357 miles
    Test number
    863706091538
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 y.o. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass98,196 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,196 miles
    Test number
    144624074525
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body component slightly loose fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer partially blocked
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both driveshafts corroded

  6. Fail98,194 miles (+2,459)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,194 miles
    Test number
    773825476724
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body component slightly loose fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer partially blocked
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both driveshafts corroded

  7. Pass95,735 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,735 miles
    Test number
    398765239965
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged with clear tape applied (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body component slightly loose fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both drive shafts corroded

  8. Fail95,734 miles (+2,759)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,734 miles
    Test number
    838509705283
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm, cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged with clear tape applied (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body component slightly loose fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both drive shafts corroded

  9. Pass92,975 miles (+4,627)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,975 miles
    Test number
    902862377949
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light and lense damage covered with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both drive shafts corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps insecure

  10. Pass88,348 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,348 miles
    Test number
    834786041212
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both drive shafts corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps insecure
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNo reasonable access to check for spare tyre, vehicle presented with luggage area loaded for the carriage of goods

  11. Fail88,348 miles (+2,431)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,348 miles
    Test number
    315942627186
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both drive shafts corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps insecure
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNo reasonable access to check for spare tyre, vehicle presented with luggage area loaded for the carriage of goods

  12. Pass85,917 miles (+3,306)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,917 miles
    Test number
    560169418466
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged but no sharp edges likely to cause injury (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog lamp insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff casing has a misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both driveshafts corroded
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components

  13. Pass82,611 miles (-15,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,611 miles
    Test number
    574155133479
    • AdvisoryFront VENTED DISCS WORN/LIPPED

  14. Pass98,577 miles (+25,265)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,577 miles
    Test number
    330080922096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,312 miles (+4,701)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    560787339051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,611 miles
    Test number
    119328514365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,611 miles (+3,120)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,611 miles
    Test number
    106847414320
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail65,491 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,491 miles
    Test number
    429390133424
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass65,491 miles (+3,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,491 miles
    Test number
    906300633305
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass61,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,551 miles
    Test number
    707661422391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,551 miles (+4,109)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,551 miles
    Test number
    287231422351
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn over 50%

  22. Pass57,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,442 miles
    Test number
    395737901332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail57,442 miles (+4,209)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,442 miles
    Test number
    589227401350
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail53,233 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,233 miles
    Test number
    111529510384
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass53,233 miles (+6,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,233 miles
    Test number
    434569810387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass46,693 miles (+6,808)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,693 miles
    Test number
    370559099230
    • NoteRear brake can not check it(not see)

  27. Pass39,885 miles (+9,528)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,885 miles
    Test number
    481005418447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,357 miles
    Test number
    522083347026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,357 miles (+4,069)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,357 miles
    Test number
    653743747057
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass26,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    26,288 miles
    Test number
    872838956019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail26,288 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,288 miles
    Test number
    801998156032
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LB51 HXW

Does LB51 HXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 HXW is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 HXW?
The MOT on LB51 HXW is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 HXW done?
LB51 HXW was recorded at 103,980 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 3,964 miles a year.
Has LB51 HXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 HXW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 HXW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 HXW find?
LB51 HXW passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; central rear exhaust mounting defective; front items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 2 more.

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