Mercedes-Benz E
Beige · Diesel · 2001 · 3,226 cc
LC51 BHAMOT history
LC51 BHA is a beige diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,265 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 116,265 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,342 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC51 BHA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,226 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC51 BHA was last recorded at 116,265 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 7,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,381 miles · 4 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,884 miles
- Average per year
- 4,342 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,265 miles
- 2025 – 108,381 miles
- 2024 – 99,008 miles
- 2022 – 87,454 miles
- 2021 – 79,449 miles
- 2020 – 75,680 miles
- 2019 – 69,592 miles
- 2018 – 62,962 miles
- 2017 – 62,908 miles
- 2016 – 62,589 miles
- 2015 – 60,341 miles
- 2014 – 58,136 miles
- 2013 – 57,190 miles
- 2012 – 54,679 miles
- 2011 – 51,387 miles
- 2010 – 48,208 miles
- 2009 – 43,908 miles
- 2008 – 39,864 miles
- 2007 – 35,600 miles
- 2006 – 29,206 miles
- 2005 – 25,614 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,265 miles
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,265 miles (+7,884)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 116,265 miles
- Test number
- 833429866597
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass108,381 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 108,381 miles
- Test number
- 871656170964
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail108,378 miles (+9,370)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,378 miles
- Test number
- 273424638384
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,008 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 99,008 miles
- Test number
- 831336056955
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail99,005 miles (+11,551)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,005 miles
- Test number
- 527622447737
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,454 miles (+8,005)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 87,454 miles
- Test number
- 342582939535
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,449 miles (+3,769)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 79,449 miles
- Test number
- 457343226899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,680 miles (+6,088)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 75,680 miles
- Test number
- 937293220379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,592 miles (+6,630)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 69,592 miles
- Test number
- 639920801534
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,962 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 62,962 miles
- Test number
- 381557892895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,962 miles (+54)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,962 miles
- Test number
- 832160423647
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass62,908 miles (+319)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 62,908 miles
- Test number
- 601521997239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,589 miles (+2,248)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 62,589 miles
- Test number
- 512114252054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,341 miles (+2,205)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 60,341 miles
- Test number
- 890358148448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,136 miles (+946)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 58,136 miles
- Test number
- 707444154271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,190 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,190 miles
- Test number
- 258495943241
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Pass57,190 miles (+2,511)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 57,190 miles
- Test number
- 615415343222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,679 miles (+3,292)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 54,679 miles
- Test number
- 668617142250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,387 miles (+3,179)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 51,387 miles
- Test number
- 418860251210
- 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)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass48,208 miles (+4,300)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 48,208 miles
- Test number
- 604695760201
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass43,908 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 43,908 miles
- Test number
- 380992259474
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight movement nearside front hub area
Fail43,908 miles (+4,044)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,908 miles
- Test number
- 991002759271
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight movement nearside front hub area
Pass39,864 miles (+4,264)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 39,864 miles
- Test number
- 780529868209
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass35,600 miles (+6,394)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 35,600 miles
- Test number
- 312948067208
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSlight movement offside front hub area
Pass29,206 miles (+3,592)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 29,206 miles
- Test number
- 513672166230
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass25,614 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 25,614 miles
- Test number
- 613142665279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,570 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,570 miles
- Test number
- 403316255283
- 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)
Questions about LC51 BHA
- Does LC51 BHA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC51 BHA is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC51 BHA?
- The MOT on LC51 BHA is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC51 BHA done?
- LC51 BHA was recorded at 116,265 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 4,342 miles a year.
- Has LC51 BHA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC51 BHA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC51 BHA 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 LC51 BHA find?
- LC51 BHA passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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