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Mercedes-Benz C

Purple · Diesel · 2001 · 2,685 cc

LB51 OAEMOT history

LB51 OAE is a purple diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 186,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
186,608 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 OAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 OAE was last recorded at 186,608 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 6,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
180,059 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,549 miles
Average per year
7,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,608 miles
  • 2025 – 180,059 miles
  • 2024 – 170,495 miles
  • 2023 – 159,912 miles
  • 2022 – 138,823 miles
  • 2021 – 116,784 miles
  • 2020 – 100,215 miles
  • 2019 – 81,528 miles
  • 2018 – 68,012 miles
  • 2015 – 62,594 miles
  • 2014 – 58,163 miles
  • 2013 – 52,826 miles
  • 2012 – 47,145 miles
  • 2011 – 43,754 miles
  • 2010 – 40,545 miles
  • 2009 – 37,227 miles
  • 2008 – 32,296 miles
  • 2007 – 30,862 miles
  • 2006 – 29,251 miles
  • 2005 – 27,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,608 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,608 miles (+6,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    186,608 miles
    Test number
    204842660536
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass180,059 miles (+9,564)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    180,059 miles
    Test number
    951452500757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    170,495 miles
    Test number
    998076859164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail170,494 miles (+10,582)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,494 miles
    Test number
    965334461629
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass159,912 miles (+21,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    159,912 miles
    Test number
    158302517808
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass138,823 miles (+22,039)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    138,823 miles
    Test number
    540505164259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,784 miles (+16,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    116,784 miles
    Test number
    776954158646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass100,215 miles (+18,687)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,215 miles
    Test number
    481712219379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,528 miles (+13,516)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,528 miles
    Test number
    910115000717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,012 miles (+5,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,012 miles
    Test number
    649178528811
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass62,594 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,594 miles
    Test number
    434201351887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,163 miles (+5,337)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,163 miles
    Test number
    637675864347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,826 miles (+5,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,826 miles
    Test number
    437540513316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass47,145 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,145 miles
    Test number
    689312872259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,754 miles
    Test number
    439519461246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,754 miles (+3,209)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,754 miles
    Test number
    219619361204
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

  17. Pass40,545 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,545 miles
    Test number
    421360620345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,227 miles (+4,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,227 miles
    Test number
    300896019332
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass32,296 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,296 miles
    Test number
    990095518354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,862 miles (+1,611)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,862 miles
    Test number
    472164627432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,251 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,251 miles
    Test number
    911921926303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    27,423 miles
    Test number
    351192625381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 OAE

Does LB51 OAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 OAE is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 OAE?
The MOT on LB51 OAE is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 OAE done?
LB51 OAE was recorded at 186,608 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 7,806 miles a year.
Has LB51 OAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 OAE has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 OAE 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 OAE find?
LB51 OAE passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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