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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LB51 WFFMOT history

LB51 WFF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
85,714 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 WFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 WFF was last recorded at 85,714 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 5,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,046 miles · 9 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,668 miles
Average per year
3,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 85,714 miles
  • 2021 – 80,046 miles
  • 2019 – 75,055 miles
  • 2018 – 71,571 miles
  • 2017 – 68,598 miles
  • 2016 – 65,371 miles
  • 2015 – 63,316 miles
  • 2014 – 61,861 miles
  • 2013 – 59,902 miles
  • 2012 – 56,105 miles
  • 2011 – 51,898 miles
  • 2010 – 48,880 miles
  • 2009 – 46,956 miles
  • 2008 – 39,607 miles
  • 2007 – 35,298 miles
  • 2006 – 31,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,714 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front wipers smearing and ns wiper split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,714 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,714 miles
    Test number
    652585672196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail85,714 miles (+5,668)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,714 miles
    Test number
    473192267276
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  3. Pass80,046 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,046 miles
    Test number
    228318718884
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail80,046 miles (+4,991)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,046 miles
    Test number
    429112719534
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass75,055 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,055 miles
    Test number
    815434253917
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing and ns wiper split

  6. Fail75,015 miles (+3,444)11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,015 miles
    Test number
    549632584828
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing and ns wiper split

  7. Pass71,571 miles (+2,973)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,571 miles
    Test number
    790303672407
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass68,598 miles (+3,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,598 miles
    Test number
    212961808889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass65,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,371 miles
    Test number
    145452612741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,371 miles (+2,055)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,371 miles
    Test number
    484452946747
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour and damaged with sharp edge (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass63,316 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,316 miles
    Test number
    876302315144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail63,315 miles (+1,454)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,315 miles
    Test number
    225321015195
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  13. Pass61,861 miles (+1,959)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,861 miles
    Test number
    955989714115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on.

  14. Pass59,902 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,902 miles
    Test number
    638436213167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail59,902 miles (+3,797)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,902 miles
    Test number
    868726113161
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass56,105 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,105 miles
    Test number
    905024112152
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail56,105 miles (+4,207)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,105 miles
    Test number
    519634912178
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass51,898 miles (+3,018)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,898 miles
    Test number
    246486511452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass48,880 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,880 miles
    Test number
    761414910180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,956 miles (+7,349)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,956 miles
    Test number
    181247319134
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVICE OFF SIDE REAT TYRE LOW ON THREADS.

  21. Pass39,607 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,607 miles
    Test number
    244319408449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,298 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,298 miles
    Test number
    121122907106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,295 miles (+4,071)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,295 miles
    Test number
    524911807186
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass31,224 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,224 miles
    Test number
    942033676066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,941 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,941 miles
    Test number
    274736966097
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

Questions about LB51 WFF

Does LB51 WFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 WFF expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 WFF?
The MOT on LB51 WFF expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 WFF done?
LB51 WFF was recorded at 85,714 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022, an average of 3,438 miles a year.
Has LB51 WFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 WFF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 WFF 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 WFF find?
LB51 WFF passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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