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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LL51 BCYMOT history

LL51 BCY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2025.

LL51 BCY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
96,269 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 BCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 BCY was last recorded at 96,269 miles on 28 Jun 2025, 1,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,133 miles · 6 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,136 miles
Average per year
3,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,269 miles
  • 2024 – 95,133 miles
  • 2023 – 92,240 miles
  • 2022 – 87,151 miles
  • 2021 – 87,076 miles
  • 2020 – 86,250 miles
  • 2019 – 84,787 miles
  • 2018 – 83,013 miles
  • 2017 – 82,367 miles
  • 2016 – 79,958 miles
  • 2015 – 78,131 miles
  • 2014 – 74,094 miles
  • 2013 – 69,535 miles
  • 2012 – 68,354 miles
  • 2011 – 62,159 miles
  • 2010 – 55,037 miles
  • 2009 – 49,324 miles
  • 2008 – 45,279 miles
  • 2007 – 40,422 miles
  • 2006 – 33,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,269 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both front nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint closest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside rear coil spring corroded bottom coil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,269 miles (+1,136)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,269 miles
    Test number
    925115722136
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,133 miles (+2,893)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,133 miles
    Test number
    556972646420
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass92,240 miles (+5,089)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,240 miles
    Test number
    205310199039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass87,151 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,151 miles
    Test number
    550896049156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail87,151 miles (+75)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,151 miles
    Test number
    968044605365
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass87,076 miles (+826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,076 miles
    Test number
    909183262020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass86,250 miles (+1,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,250 miles
    Test number
    799306883999
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust section corroded slight leak of gases

  8. Pass84,787 miles (+1,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,787 miles
    Test number
    829431204768
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryRear of vehicle surface rust in areas

  9. Pass83,013 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,013 miles
    Test number
    283978016501
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint closest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring corroded bottom coil
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner rack end play

  10. Fail83,010 miles (+643)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,010 miles
    Test number
    944259936986
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket missing (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint closest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint closest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring corroded bottom coil
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner rack end play

  11. Pass82,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,367 miles
    Test number
    953888147009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail82,367 miles (+2,409)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,367 miles
    Test number
    429278109938
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass79,958 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,958 miles
    Test number
    846790256355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,131 miles (+4,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,131 miles
    Test number
    325242435154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass74,094 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,094 miles
    Test number
    897989734163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,535 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,535 miles
    Test number
    205670373117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,354 miles (+6,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,354 miles
    Test number
    755784092270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass62,159 miles (+7,122)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,159 miles
    Test number
    308273191439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,037 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,037 miles
    Test number
    553924980252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,324 miles
    Test number
    321330289283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,324 miles (+4,045)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,324 miles
    Test number
    393700089223
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,279 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,279 miles
    Test number
    761458588271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,422 miles (+6,741)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,422 miles
    Test number
    601970497287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,681 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,681 miles
    Test number
    724729076259
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LL51 BCY

Does LL51 BCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 BCY expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 BCY?
The MOT on LL51 BCY expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 BCY done?
LL51 BCY was recorded at 96,269 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2025, an average of 3,342 miles a year.
Has LL51 BCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 BCY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LL51 BCY 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 BCY find?
LL51 BCY passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; front wheel bearing has slight play both sides, and 1 more.

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