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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LB51 ODCMOT history

LB51 ODC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 181,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2023
Mileage
181,372 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 ODC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2023
Latest MOT test
5 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 ODC was last recorded at 181,372 miles on 5 May 2022, 1,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,492 miles · 30 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,880 miles
Average per year
4,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 181,372 miles
  • 2021 – 179,492 miles
  • 2020 – 178,344 miles
  • 2019 – 175,452 miles
  • 2018 – 172,392 miles
  • 2017 – 168,629 miles
  • 2016 – 164,312 miles
  • 2015 – 160,016 miles
  • 2014 – 154,584 miles
  • 2013 – 149,225 miles
  • 2012 – 143,722 miles
  • 2011 – 138,063 miles
  • 2010 – 132,186 miles
  • 2009 – 126,694 miles
  • 2008 – 121,118 miles
  • 2007 – 114,917 miles
  • 2006 – 108,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,372 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,372 miles (+1,880)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    181,372 miles
    Test number
    828357528200
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Pass179,492 miles (+1,148)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    179,492 miles
    Test number
    163399644007
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass178,344 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    178,344 miles
    Test number
    254731584203
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail178,344 miles (+2,892)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,344 miles
    Test number
    703443424832
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass175,452 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    175,452 miles
    Test number
    152736213992
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail175,452 miles (+3,060)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,452 miles
    Test number
    350747733795
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass172,392 miles (+26)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    172,392 miles
    Test number
    989517536351
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail172,366 miles (+3,737)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,366 miles
    Test number
    318053495059
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass168,629 miles (+4,317)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    168,629 miles
    Test number
    846580847015
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass164,312 miles (+4,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    164,312 miles
    Test number
    465205897981
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass160,016 miles (+5,432)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    160,016 miles
    Test number
    479570475008
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass154,584 miles (+5,359)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    154,584 miles
    Test number
    318323784012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass149,225 miles (+5,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    149,225 miles
    Test number
    967820383079
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass143,722 miles (+5,659)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    143,722 miles
    Test number
    325518482086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,063 miles (+5,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    138,063 miles
    Test number
    147024081030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass132,186 miles (+5,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    132,186 miles
    Test number
    140646970498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass126,694 miles (+5,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    126,694 miles
    Test number
    111483789477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass121,118 miles (+6,201)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    121,118 miles
    Test number
    323316888095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,917 miles (+6,204)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    114,917 miles
    Test number
    184722987077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    108,713 miles
    Test number
    472261196088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 ODC

Does LB51 ODC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 ODC expired on 4 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 ODC?
The MOT on LB51 ODC expired on 4 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 ODC done?
LB51 ODC was recorded at 181,372 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2022, an average of 4,515 miles a year.
Has LB51 ODC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 ODC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LB51 ODC 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 ODC find?
LB51 ODC passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear, and 3 more.

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