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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LB51 LXGMOT history

LB51 LXG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 45,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
45,571 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 LXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 LXG was last recorded at 45,571 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,947 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
624 miles
Average per year
1,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,571 miles
  • 2024 – 44,947 miles
  • 2023 – 44,557 miles
  • 2022 – 44,235 miles
  • 2021 – 43,368 miles
  • 2020 – 41,864 miles
  • 2019 – 41,259 miles
  • 2018 – 39,966 miles
  • 2017 – 38,650 miles
  • 2016 – 37,318 miles
  • 2015 – 35,743 miles
  • 2014 – 33,307 miles
  • 2013 – 31,126 miles
  • 2012 – 28,508 miles
  • 2011 – 26,198 miles
  • 2010 – 22,301 miles
  • 2009 – 19,232 miles
  • 2008 – 16,246 miles
  • 2007 – 13,469 miles
  • 2005 – 9,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,571 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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,571 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    45,571 miles
    Test number
    646462481319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,947 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,947 miles
    Test number
    816746683788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,557 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,557 miles
    Test number
    483879859445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,235 miles
    Test number
    345834356951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,231 miles (+863)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,231 miles
    Test number
    648806377340
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass43,368 miles (+1,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,368 miles
    Test number
    742994862230
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass41,864 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,864 miles
    Test number
    856794699986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,259 miles
    Test number
    983868673345
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail41,258 miles (+1,292)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,258 miles
    Test number
    261475164945
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass39,966 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,966 miles
    Test number
    357316624478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,650 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,650 miles
    Test number
    256042686652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,318 miles (+1,575)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,318 miles
    Test number
    391510438598
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly worn

  13. Pass35,743 miles (+2,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,743 miles
    Test number
    735690895107
    • 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)

  14. Pass33,307 miles (+2,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,307 miles
    Test number
    468146174179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass31,126 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,126 miles
    Test number
    295419563497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,508 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,508 miles
    Test number
    648743362120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,198 miles (+3,897)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,198 miles
    Test number
    989164271137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,301 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,301 miles
    Test number
    550781420011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,232 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,232 miles
    Test number
    550767019051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,246 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,246 miles
    Test number
    173256028071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,469 miles (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,469 miles
    Test number
    271015327040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    9,246 miles
    Test number
    413161025409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 LXG

Does LB51 LXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 LXG expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 LXG?
The MOT on LB51 LXG expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 LXG done?
LB51 LXG was recorded at 45,571 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 1,830 miles a year.
Has LB51 LXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 LXG has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 LXG 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 LXG find?
LB51 LXG passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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