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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LB51 OEFMOT history

LB51 OEF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2022
Mileage
127,226 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 OEF
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
27 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 OEF was last recorded at 127,226 miles on 21 Oct 2021, 452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,774 miles · 8 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
452 miles
Average per year
7,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 127,226 miles
  • 2020 – 118,117 miles
  • 2019 – 109,075 miles
  • 2018 – 97,419 miles
  • 2017 – 84,462 miles
  • 2016 – 75,559 miles
  • 2015 – 67,876 miles
  • 2014 – 60,131 miles
  • 2013 – 49,897 miles
  • 2012 – 39,037 miles
  • 2011 – 38,834 miles
  • 2010 – 38,269 miles
  • 2009 – 33,476 miles
  • 2008 – 27,355 miles
  • 2006 – 20,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,226 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,226 miles (+452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,226 miles
    Test number
    811807947562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,774 miles (+8,657)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,774 miles
    Test number
    727600477473
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,117 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,117 miles
    Test number
    836467526348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail118,117 miles (+9,042)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,117 miles
    Test number
    477232904646
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,075 miles
    Test number
    980786023151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,075 miles (+11,656)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,075 miles
    Test number
    623763447989
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,419 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,419 miles
    Test number
    506868984817
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail97,419 miles (+12,957)2 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,419 miles
    Test number
    439318850980
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass84,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,462 miles
    Test number
    701336577728
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail84,462 miles (+8,903)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,462 miles
    Test number
    751234175601
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass75,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,559 miles
    Test number
    605215033704
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail75,559 miles (+7,683)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,559 miles
    Test number
    234454774044
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass67,876 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,876 miles
    Test number
    341368736481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail67,876 miles (+7,745)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,876 miles
    Test number
    899207937433
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,131 miles
    Test number
    649434314332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,131 miles (+10,234)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,131 miles
    Test number
    775807304304
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass49,897 miles (+10,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,897 miles
    Test number
    809795003342
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass39,037 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,037 miles
    Test number
    439238222368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,834 miles (+565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,834 miles
    Test number
    355972891205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,269 miles (+4,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,269 miles
    Test number
    102327880236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,476 miles (+6,121)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,476 miles
    Test number
    724455409156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,355 miles (+6,909)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,355 miles
    Test number
    193270038193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,446 miles
    Test number
    473029246368
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB51 OEF

Does LB51 OEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 OEF expired on 20 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 OEF?
The MOT on LB51 OEF expired on 20 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 OEF done?
LB51 OEF was recorded at 127,226 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2021, an average of 7,191 miles a year.
Has LB51 OEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 OEF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB51 OEF 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 OEF find?
LB51 OEF passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2021 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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