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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LB51 UEKMOT history

LB51 UEK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 171,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,344 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 UEK
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
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 UEK was last recorded at 171,344 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Dec 2010: 48,331 miles, lower than 48,428 miles on 14 Dec 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
170,551 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
793 miles
Average per year
8,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,344 miles
  • 2024 – 159,060 miles
  • 2023 – 145,038 miles
  • 2022 – 131,172 miles
  • 2021 – 120,255 miles
  • 2020 – 117,067 miles
  • 2019 – 114,071 miles
  • 2018 – 108,107 miles
  • 2017 – 100,683 miles
  • 2016 – 92,640 miles
  • 2015 – 82,698 miles
  • 2014 – 71,488 miles
  • 2013 – 65,975 miles
  • 2012 – 60,490 miles
  • 2011 – 54,575 miles
  • 2010 – 48,331 miles
  • 2009 – 42,356 miles
  • 2008 – 34,306 miles
  • 2007 – 24,247 miles
  • 2006 – 17,248 miles
  • 2005 – 11,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,344 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front and centre brackets, system still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp, does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,344 miles (+793)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,344 miles
    Test number
    402884192114
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front and centre brackets, system still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail170,551 miles (+11,491)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,551 miles
    Test number
    741976932660
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front and centre brackets, system still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass159,060 miles (+14,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,060 miles
    Test number
    324250252186
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Grabbing (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,038 miles (+148)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,038 miles
    Test number
    170593273322
    • MinorNearside Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Back up position lamp on (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp, does not illuminate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam image poor but still visible (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam image poor but still visible (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail144,890 miles (+13,718)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,890 miles
    Test number
    764529615937
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Back up position lamp on (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp, does not illuminate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam image poor but still visible (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam image poor but still visible (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass131,172 miles (+10,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,172 miles
    Test number
    169135012473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slightly defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass120,255 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,255 miles
    Test number
    297499531771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail120,247 miles (+3,180)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,247 miles
    Test number
    523461833469
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,067 miles (+2,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,067 miles
    Test number
    485663848194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,071 miles (+5,964)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,071 miles
    Test number
    808691681429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,107 miles (+7,424)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,107 miles
    Test number
    579655844553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,683 miles
    Test number
    334606408264
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail100,683 miles (+8,043)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,683 miles
    Test number
    558036695700
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass92,640 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,640 miles
    Test number
    275271315025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,628 miles (+9,930)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,628 miles
    Test number
    918824780036
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass82,698 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,698 miles
    Test number
    809196849844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail82,667 miles (+11,179)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,667 miles
    Test number
    988569104028
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass71,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,488 miles
    Test number
    476972744352
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail71,488 miles (+5,513)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,488 miles
    Test number
    236109034309
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass65,975 miles (+5,485)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,975 miles
    Test number
    775346543321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,490 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    409742352480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,414 miles (+5,839)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,414 miles
    Test number
    558168242313
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Fail54,575 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,575 miles
    Test number
    299874351370
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass54,575 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,575 miles
    Test number
    448084351333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,331 miles (-97)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,331 miles
    Test number
    201986850397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,428 miles (+6,072)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,428 miles
    Test number
    324068140336
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass42,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,356 miles
    Test number
    251815549369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail42,356 miles (+8,050)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,356 miles
    Test number
    171505949317
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass34,306 miles (+10,059)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,306 miles
    Test number
    211046848361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,247 miles (+6,999)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,247 miles
    Test number
    231853427384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail17,248 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,248 miles
    Test number
    303229246380
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  32. Pass17,248 miles (+6,031)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,248 miles
    Test number
    603119146342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass11,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    11,217 miles
    Test number
    594298845367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 UEK

Does LB51 UEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 UEK is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 UEK?
The MOT on LB51 UEK is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 UEK done?
LB51 UEK was recorded at 171,344 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 8,047 miles a year.
Has LB51 UEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 UEK has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 UEK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 UEK find?
LB51 UEK passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front bottom ball joint; exhaust mounting defective front and centre brackets, system still secure at time of test, and 4 more.

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