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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LL51 LKNMOT history

LL51 LKN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

LL51 LKN blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
173,892 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 LKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 LKN was last recorded at 173,892 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,873 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
8,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,892 miles
  • 2024 – 102,031 miles
  • 2023 – 85,761 miles
  • 2022 – 77,546 miles
  • 2021 – 72,081 miles
  • 2020 – 67,833 miles
  • 2019 – 64,727 miles
  • 2018 – 58,248 miles
  • 2017 – 54,455 miles
  • 2016 – 52,697 miles
  • 2015 – 49,885 miles
  • 2014 – 47,729 miles
  • 2013 – 45,509 miles
  • 2011 – 33,775 miles
  • 2010 – 31,437 miles
  • 2009 – 28,392 miles
  • 2008 – 21,683 miles
  • 2007 – 14,971 miles
  • 2006 – 6,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,892 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust backbox heatshield loose

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,892 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,892 miles
    Test number
    369313994210
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail173,873 miles (+71,842)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,873 miles
    Test number
    993035294271
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached straight arm ball joint facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rusted bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty

  3. Pass102,031 miles (+16,270)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,031 miles
    Test number
    654444824995
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass85,761 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,761 miles
    Test number
    627604073562
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail85,761 miles (+8,215)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,761 miles
    Test number
    902292855600
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure X2 HANGER BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass77,546 miles (+5,465)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,546 miles
    Test number
    949848309033
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass72,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,081 miles
    Test number
    543512280222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,081 miles (+4,248)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,081 miles
    Test number
    364335352466
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,833 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,833 miles
    Test number
    918218904165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,727 miles
    Test number
    638619045017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,727 miles (+6,479)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,727 miles
    Test number
    445400324066
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass58,248 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,248 miles
    Test number
    719395296377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,455 miles
    Test number
    499271799737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,455 miles (+1,758)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,455 miles
    Test number
    731936337464
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass52,697 miles (+2,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,697 miles
    Test number
    480709969208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass49,885 miles (+2,156)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,885 miles
    Test number
    939913655196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,729 miles
    Test number
    208686654160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,729 miles (+2,220)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,729 miles
    Test number
    296676454498
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass45,509 miles (+11,734)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,509 miles
    Test number
    238681503161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,775 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,775 miles
    Test number
    147828621296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,437 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,437 miles
    Test number
    713366590248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,392 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,392 miles
    Test number
    130253369349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,683 miles (+6,712)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,683 miles
    Test number
    433646068394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,971 miles (+8,296)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    14,971 miles
    Test number
    433975047341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    6,675 miles
    Test number
    214905076035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 LKN

Does LL51 LKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 LKN expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 LKN?
The MOT on LL51 LKN expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 LKN done?
LL51 LKN was recorded at 173,892 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 8,528 miles a year.
Has LL51 LKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 LKN has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 LKN 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 LKN find?
LL51 LKN passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 3 more.

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