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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

LB51 WLNMOT history

LB51 WLN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2025
Mileage
97,098 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 WLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 WLN was last recorded at 97,098 miles on 24 May 2024, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,998 miles · 25 May 2023
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
3,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,098 miles
  • 2023 – 96,998 miles
  • 2021 – 96,832 miles
  • 2020 – 96,270 miles
  • 2019 – 95,235 miles
  • 2018 – 90,580 miles
  • 2017 – 87,695 miles
  • 2016 – 85,068 miles
  • 2015 – 80,472 miles
  • 2014 – 74,997 miles
  • 2013 – 69,456 miles
  • 2012 – 65,668 miles
  • 2011 – 60,195 miles
  • 2010 – 54,665 miles
  • 2009 – 47,198 miles
  • 2008 – 41,919 miles
  • 2007 – 32,100 miles
  • 2006 – 25,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,098 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,098 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,098 miles
    Test number
    849763543030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass96,998 miles (+166)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,998 miles
    Test number
    143354982335
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,832 miles (+562)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,832 miles
    Test number
    871700523513
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion in various locations on the underside of vehicle.

  4. Pass96,270 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,270 miles
    Test number
    265226978119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,235 miles (+4,655)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,235 miles
    Test number
    981767720182
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,580 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,580 miles
    Test number
    392558718002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,695 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,695 miles
    Test number
    249038917588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,068 miles (+4,596)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,068 miles
    Test number
    963831483685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,472 miles (+5,475)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,472 miles
    Test number
    808100015148
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass74,997 miles (+5,541)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    949664574066
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass69,456 miles (+3,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,456 miles
    Test number
    817144573008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail65,668 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,668 miles
    Test number
    299636762093
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyre pressures

  13. Pass65,668 miles (+5,473)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,668 miles
    Test number
    396666562005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyre pressures

  14. Pass60,195 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,195 miles
    Test number
    238340471033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,665 miles (+7,467)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,665 miles
    Test number
    390414470002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,198 miles (+5,279)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,198 miles
    Test number
    881441059080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,919 miles
    Test number
    161270568044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,919 miles (+9,819)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,919 miles
    Test number
    480549858023
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront disc's and pads 80% worn

  19. Pass32,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,100 miles
    Test number
    601889537016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,100 miles (+6,194)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,100 miles
    Test number
    180697937417
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Pass25,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,906 miles
    Test number
    150075546441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 WLN

Does LB51 WLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 WLN expired on 24 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 WLN?
The MOT on LB51 WLN expired on 24 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 WLN done?
LB51 WLN was recorded at 97,098 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 3,896 miles a year.
Has LB51 WLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 WLN has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2012.
Has the mileage on LB51 WLN 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 WLN find?
LB51 WLN passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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