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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LL51 AYEMOT history

LL51 AYE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2023.

LL51 AYE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2024
Mileage
86,884 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 AYE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 AYE was last recorded at 86,884 miles on 2 Aug 2023, 4,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,437 miles · 2 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
4,447 miles
Average per year
3,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,884 miles
  • 2022 – 82,437 miles
  • 2021 – 78,453 miles
  • 2020 – 76,588 miles
  • 2019 – 74,200 miles
  • 2018 – 70,585 miles
  • 2017 – 66,172 miles
  • 2016 – 62,388 miles
  • 2015 – 59,094 miles
  • 2014 – 54,261 miles
  • 2013 – 49,994 miles
  • 2012 – 47,377 miles
  • 2011 – 44,768 miles
  • 2010 – 41,945 miles
  • 2009 – 39,250 miles
  • 2008 – 36,287 miles
  • 2007 – 30,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,884 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,884 miles (+4,447)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,884 miles
    Test number
    747291426114
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass82,437 miles (+3,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,437 miles
    Test number
    341291981435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,453 miles (+115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,453 miles
    Test number
    379017305360
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail78,338 miles (+1,750)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,338 miles
    Test number
    792252270079
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,588 miles (+2,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,588 miles
    Test number
    368539571027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass74,200 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,200 miles
    Test number
    827791169619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge trad depth 3 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail74,198 miles (+3,613)1 major3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,198 miles
    Test number
    673820348634
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge trad depth 3 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass70,585 miles (+4,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,585 miles
    Test number
    352575266425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass66,172 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    213270908369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail66,169 miles (+3,781)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,169 miles
    Test number
    655853426628
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass62,388 miles (+3,294)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,388 miles
    Test number
    222233016535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake is not holding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass59,094 miles (+55)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,094 miles
    Test number
    119210625274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Fail59,039 miles (+4,778)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,039 miles
    Test number
    888857015266
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass54,261 miles (+4,267)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,261 miles
    Test number
    555997014216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,994 miles (+2,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,994 miles
    Test number
    945656723221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass47,377 miles (+2,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,377 miles
    Test number
    539862712265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Pass44,768 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,768 miles
    Test number
    826626811280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,733 miles (+2,788)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,733 miles
    Test number
    227863711227
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass41,945 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,945 miles
    Test number
    510128320213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,250 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,250 miles
    Test number
    384034929233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,287 miles (+5,566)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,287 miles
    Test number
    950175528262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,721 miles
    Test number
    184490727060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 AYE

Does LL51 AYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 AYE expired on 15 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 AYE?
The MOT on LL51 AYE expired on 15 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 AYE done?
LL51 AYE was recorded at 86,884 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2023, an average of 3,397 miles a year.
Has LL51 AYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 AYE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LL51 AYE 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 LL51 AYE find?
LL51 AYE passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both side; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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