Mercedes-Benz C
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc
LB51 OAVMOT history
LB51 OAV is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,117 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 70,117 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,473 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 OAV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 13 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 OAV was last recorded at 70,117 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 10,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 59,605 miles · 30 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,512 miles
- Average per year
- 2,473 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 70,117 miles
- 2024 – 59,605 miles
- 2023 – 47,948 miles
- 2020 – 47,925 miles
- 2018 – 47,620 miles
- 2017 – 47,540 miles
- 2016 – 47,443 miles
- 2014 – 47,051 miles
- 2013 – 45,673 miles
- 2012 – 43,579 miles
- 2010 – 39,601 miles
- 2009 – 36,350 miles
- 2008 – 31,994 miles
- 2007 – 28,485 miles
- 2006 – 23,714 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,117 miles
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit outside edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,117 miles (+10,512)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 70,117 miles
- Test number
- 224368227374
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass59,605 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 59,605 miles
- Test number
- 655070517060
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail59,601 miles (+11,653)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,601 miles
- Test number
- 375728143394
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Extremely perished cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass47,948 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 47,948 miles
- Test number
- 901379705692
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Fail47,941 miles (+16)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,941 miles
- Test number
- 694354708253
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass47,925 miles (+305)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 47,925 miles
- Test number
- 526248630983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 47,620 miles
- Test number
- 252030987927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,620 miles (+80)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,620 miles
- Test number
- 569154887229
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Pass47,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 47,540 miles
- Test number
- 100077067871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,540 miles (+97)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,540 miles
- Test number
- 703885713093
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass47,443 miles (+392)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 47,443 miles
- Test number
- 513917354121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,051 miles (+1,378)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 47,051 miles
- Test number
- 946488234383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,673 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 45,673 miles
- Test number
- 287409333335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,650 miles (+2,071)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,650 miles
- Test number
- 127502433382
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,579 miles (+3,978)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 43,579 miles
- Test number
- 228221232376
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight play in offside front and nearside front antiroll bar drop links
Pass39,601 miles (+3,251)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 39,601 miles
- Test number
- 314624240336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,350 miles (+4,356)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 36,350 miles
- Test number
- 173001739339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,994 miles (+3,509)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 31,994 miles
- Test number
- 643234538310
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,485 miles (+4,771)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 28,485 miles
- Test number
- 301340537378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 23,714 miles
- Test number
- 441204236338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,714 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,714 miles
- Test number
- 930303236364
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB51 OAV
- Does LB51 OAV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB51 OAV expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 OAV?
- The MOT on LB51 OAV expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB51 OAV done?
- LB51 OAV was recorded at 70,117 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 2,473 miles a year.
- Has LB51 OAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 OAV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB51 OAV 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 OAV find?
- LB51 OAV passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, and 1 more.
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