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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LB51 ULSMOT history

LB51 ULS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 126,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,197 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 ULS
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
12 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 ULS was last recorded at 126,197 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 12,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,671 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,526 miles
Average per year
4,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,197 miles
  • 2025 – 113,671 miles
  • 2024 – 113,080 miles
  • 2023 – 112,147 miles
  • 2022 – 108,902 miles
  • 2021 – 104,607 miles
  • 2020 – 102,939 miles
  • 2019 – 98,804 miles
  • 2018 – 92,339 miles
  • 2017 – 84,883 miles
  • 2016 – 79,161 miles
  • 2015 – 75,908 miles
  • 2014 – 74,640 miles
  • 2013 – 74,369 miles
  • 2012 – 62,091 miles
  • 2011 – 51,488 miles
  • 2010 – 46,943 miles
  • 2009 – 44,889 miles
  • 2008 – 41,854 miles
  • 2007 – 38,576 miles
  • 2006 – 35,435 miles
  • 2005 – 29,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,197 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corrodded and mountings slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,197 miles (+12,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,197 miles
    Test number
    248166174108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass113,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,671 miles
    Test number
    157114993916
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corrodded and mountings slightly worn (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail113,671 miles (+591)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,671 miles
    Test number
    381472275797
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corrodded and mountings slightly worn (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass113,080 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,080 miles
    Test number
    395064791491
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  5. Fail113,065 miles (+918)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,065 miles
    Test number
    888528141315
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  6. Pass112,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,147 miles
    Test number
    819855452249
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail112,147 miles (+3,245)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,147 miles
    Test number
    799998375172
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass108,902 miles (+4,295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,902 miles
    Test number
    282978121929
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid low

  9. Pass104,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,607 miles
    Test number
    493215915526
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under floor pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail104,607 miles (+1,668)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,607 miles
    Test number
    249505359253
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under floor pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass102,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,939 miles
    Test number
    247193779210
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s front & n/s rear tyres are unevenly worn. Front just within legal limit & rear on legal limit. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray hinder view to some testable items

  12. Fail102,939 miles (+4,135)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,939 miles
    Test number
    638444539343
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s front & n/s rear tyres are unevenly worn. Front just within legal limit & rear on legal limit. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray hinder view to some testable items

  13. Pass98,804 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,804 miles
    Test number
    165329891169
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail98,804 miles (+6,465)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,804 miles
    Test number
    406400868134
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass92,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,339 miles
    Test number
    442646506955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail92,339 miles (+7,456)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,339 miles
    Test number
    905819890760
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass84,883 miles (+5,722)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,883 miles
    Test number
    184045424538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,161 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,161 miles
    Test number
    345902992164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,908 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,908 miles
    Test number
    328670775003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail75,907 miles (+1,267)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,907 miles
    Test number
    969038065068
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass74,640 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,640 miles
    Test number
    355373024022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,369 miles (+12,278)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,369 miles
    Test number
    599482563357
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass62,091 miles (+10,603)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,091 miles
    Test number
    647698422321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,488 miles (+4,545)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,488 miles
    Test number
    348029421302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,943 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,943 miles
    Test number
    600344070288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,889 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,889 miles
    Test number
    993424679278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,854 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,854 miles
    Test number
    532535258251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,576 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,576 miles
    Test number
    480286657259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,435 miles (+5,601)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,435 miles
    Test number
    373055656480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    29,834 miles
    Test number
    411031975218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 ULS

Does LB51 ULS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 ULS is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 ULS?
The MOT on LB51 ULS is valid until 11 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 ULS done?
LB51 ULS was recorded at 126,197 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,695 miles a year.
Has LB51 ULS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 ULS has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 ULS 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 ULS find?
LB51 ULS passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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