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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

LL51 BBFMOT history

LL51 BBF is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LL51 BBF blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,723 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 BBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 BBF was last recorded at 122,723 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 6,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,756 miles · 23 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,967 miles
Average per year
3,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,723 miles
  • 2024 – 115,756 miles
  • 2022 – 115,376 miles
  • 2021 – 115,017 miles
  • 2020 – 114,411 miles
  • 2019 – 112,153 miles
  • 2018 – 110,316 miles
  • 2017 – 108,936 miles
  • 2016 – 106,728 miles
  • 2015 – 104,905 miles
  • 2014 – 101,368 miles
  • 2013 – 97,214 miles
  • 2012 – 93,538 miles
  • 2011 – 88,545 miles
  • 2010 – 83,818 miles
  • 2009 – 78,900 miles
  • 2008 – 74,227 miles
  • 2007 – 68,560 miles
  • 2006 – 63,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,723 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Full under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring many components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,723 miles (+6,967)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,723 miles
    Test number
    492506120607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,756 miles (+380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,756 miles
    Test number
    666708445293
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass115,376 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,376 miles
    Test number
    844077760399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
  4. Fail115,370 miles (+353)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,370 miles
    Test number
    654109320464
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
  5. Pass115,017 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,017 miles
    Test number
    853764737787
    • AdvisoryFull under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring many components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail115,011 miles (+600)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,011 miles
    Test number
    900605863836
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFull under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring many components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass114,411 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,411 miles
    Test number
    569060998976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,409 miles (+2,256)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,409 miles
    Test number
    950967252124
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass112,153 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,153 miles
    Test number
    565337557666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,145 miles (+1,829)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,145 miles
    Test number
    649753965097
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass110,316 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,316 miles
    Test number
    293980607347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,936 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,936 miles
    Test number
    363147221427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,912 miles (+2,184)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,912 miles
    Test number
    536775061639
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass106,728 miles (+1,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,728 miles
    Test number
    835311749164
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
  15. Pass104,905 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,905 miles
    Test number
    455663985087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,368 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,368 miles
    Test number
    528310684090
    • NoteAdvise rear axle slight oil leak
  17. Fail101,368 miles (+4,154)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,368 miles
    Test number
    565938174084
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise rear axle slight oil leak
  18. Pass97,214 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,214 miles
    Test number
    196286763473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,538 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,538 miles
    Test number
    858056272094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,545 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,545 miles
    Test number
    609663471033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,818 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,818 miles
    Test number
    623084170094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,900 miles (+4,673)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,900 miles
    Test number
    662938379016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,227 miles (+5,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,227 miles
    Test number
    331855688001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass68,560 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,560 miles
    Test number
    373991987039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,285 miles
    Test number
    514559466029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 BBF

Does LL51 BBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 BBF is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL51 BBF?
The MOT on LL51 BBF is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 BBF done?
LL51 BBF was recorded at 122,723 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 3,021 miles a year.
Has LL51 BBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 BBF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LL51 BBF 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 BBF find?
LL51 BBF passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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