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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LL51 EXKMOT history

LL51 EXK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LL51 EXK silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
80,632 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 EXK
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
29 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL51 EXK was last recorded at 80,632 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 18,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,307 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
18,325 miles
Average per year
3,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,632 miles
  • 2024 – 62,307 miles
  • 2023 – 54,117 miles
  • 2022 – 31,865 miles
  • 2021 – 30,303 miles
  • 2020 – 28,810 miles
  • 2019 – 27,820 miles
  • 2018 – 25,356 miles
  • 2017 – 23,601 miles
  • 2015 – 22,045 miles
  • 2014 – 21,000 miles
  • 2013 – 20,130 miles
  • 2012 – 19,209 miles
  • 2011 – 16,676 miles
  • 2010 – 15,043 miles
  • 2009 – 13,706 miles
  • 2007 – 11,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,632 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,632 miles (+18,325)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,632 miles
    Test number
    146567209471
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  2. Pass62,307 miles (+8,190)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,307 miles
    Test number
    992129907545
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  3. Pass54,117 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,117 miles
    Test number
    800028250786
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail54,117 miles (+22,252)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,117 miles
    Test number
    303473821689
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass31,865 miles (+1,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    31,865 miles
    Test number
    250855869002
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass30,303 miles (+1,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    30,303 miles
    Test number
    183475805757
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass28,810 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    28,810 miles
    Test number
    649360695806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,820 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    27,820 miles
    Test number
    698502249634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,632 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    26,632 miles
    Test number
    432658710369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,356 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    25,356 miles
    Test number
    745853782203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,601 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    23,601 miles
    Test number
    143592505505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,045 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    22,045 miles
    Test number
    289250105387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail21,000 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,000 miles
    Test number
    296270634382
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass21,000 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,000 miles
    Test number
    959670134314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,130 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    20,130 miles
    Test number
    106371633343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,209 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,209 miles
    Test number
    345759242339
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass19,209 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    19,209 miles
    Test number
    539669842387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,148 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    18,148 miles
    Test number
    868269402029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,676 miles (+1,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    16,676 miles
    Test number
    406783211066
    • 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)

  20. Pass15,043 miles (+1,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,043 miles
    Test number
    974802120009
    • 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)

  21. Pass13,706 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,706 miles
    Test number
    933837909070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,969 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,969 miles
    Test number
    214015057344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,313 miles
    Test number
    111572217061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 EXK

Does LL51 EXK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 EXK expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 EXK?
The MOT on LL51 EXK expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 EXK done?
LL51 EXK was recorded at 80,632 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,719 miles a year.
Has LL51 EXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 EXK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 EXK 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 EXK find?
LL51 EXK failed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 12 more.

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