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Beige · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LL51 DYCMOT history

LL51 DYC is a beige petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LL51 DYC beige Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,779 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 DYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 DYC was last recorded at 98,779 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,607 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,172 miles
Average per year
3,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,779 miles
  • 2024 – 94,607 miles
  • 2023 – 91,551 miles
  • 2022 – 89,060 miles
  • 2021 – 84,664 miles
  • 2019 – 82,408 miles
  • 2018 – 80,848 miles
  • 2017 – 77,807 miles
  • 2016 – 75,631 miles
  • 2015 – 72,605 miles
  • 2014 – 68,986 miles
  • 2013 – 63,627 miles
  • 2012 – 55,859 miles
  • 2011 – 48,753 miles
  • 2010 – 41,593 miles
  • 2009 – 32,354 miles
  • 2008 – 29,119 miles
  • 2007 – 25,570 miles
  • 2006 – 22,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,779 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,779 miles (+4,172)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,779 miles
    Test number
    353495889743
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass94,607 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,607 miles
    Test number
    702253992232
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail94,607 miles (+3,056)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,607 miles
    Test number
    716914440921
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass91,551 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,551 miles
    Test number
    421448538164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,060 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,060 miles
    Test number
    404279769679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,664 miles
    Test number
    677948217483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail84,664 miles (+2,256)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,664 miles
    Test number
    322857062072
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass82,408 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,408 miles
    Test number
    864731944864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,848 miles
    Test number
    142196211935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail80,848 miles (+3,041)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,848 miles
    Test number
    485826789137
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass77,807 miles (+2,176)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,807 miles
    Test number
    861619530010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  12. Pass75,631 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,631 miles
    Test number
    870987954926
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail75,631 miles (+3,026)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,631 miles
    Test number
    977267959933
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass72,605 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,605 miles
    Test number
    823397219822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,986 miles (+5,359)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,986 miles
    Test number
    159483334107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,627 miles
    Test number
    477261463192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,627 miles (+7,768)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,627 miles
    Test number
    658381463123
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass55,859 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,859 miles
    Test number
    159182622101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,753 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,753 miles
    Test number
    107650611162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  20. Pass48,753 miles (+7,160)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,753 miles
    Test number
    296500211437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,593 miles (+9,239)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,593 miles
    Test number
    890355500135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,354 miles
    Test number
    753617899098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,354 miles (+3,235)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,354 miles
    Test number
    652697999033
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass29,119 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,119 miles
    Test number
    394156488042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,570 miles
    Test number
    114412997431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,570 miles (+3,508)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,570 miles
    Test number
    194592897471
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  27. Pass22,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,062 miles
    Test number
    651064596095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 DYC

Does LL51 DYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 DYC is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 DYC?
The MOT on LL51 DYC is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 DYC done?
LL51 DYC was recorded at 98,779 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 3,871 miles a year.
Has LL51 DYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 DYC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LL51 DYC 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 DYC find?
LL51 DYC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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