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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LL51 TCJMOT history

LL51 TCJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 216,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.

LL51 TCJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2026
Mileage
216,071 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 TCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 TCJ was last recorded at 216,071 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 6,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,617 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,454 miles
Average per year
9,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 216,071 miles
  • 2024 – 209,617 miles
  • 2022 – 201,924 miles
  • 2021 – 192,280 miles
  • 2020 – 178,813 miles
  • 2019 – 152,253 miles
  • 2018 – 132,934 miles
  • 2017 – 126,334 miles
  • 2016 – 123,345 miles
  • 2015 – 119,439 miles
  • 2014 – 113,586 miles
  • 2013 – 111,559 miles
  • 2012 – 105,248 miles
  • 2011 – 97,593 miles
  • 2010 – 85,330 miles
  • 2009 – 78,341 miles
  • 2008 – 66,260 miles
  • 2007 – 55,510 miles
  • 2006 – 39,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,071 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,071 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    216,071 miles
    Test number
    241621897217
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail216,071 miles (+6,454)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,071 miles
    Test number
    920453987757
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass209,617 miles (+7,693)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    209,617 miles
    Test number
    159493130627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass201,924 miles (+9,644)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    201,924 miles
    Test number
    743014624748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass192,280 miles (+13,467)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    192,280 miles
    Test number
    698748579966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass178,813 miles (+26,560)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    178,813 miles
    Test number
    729917062933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,253 miles (+19,319)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,253 miles
    Test number
    251782828944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,934 miles (+6,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,934 miles
    Test number
    978230416844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass126,334 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    126,334 miles
    Test number
    395542893413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,345 miles (+3,906)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,345 miles
    Test number
    510997466409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,439 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    119,439 miles
    Test number
    798469965160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,586 miles (+2,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,586 miles
    Test number
    385220574152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass111,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,559 miles
    Test number
    347092203323
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail111,559 miles (+6,311)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,559 miles
    Test number
    599322103314
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass105,248 miles (+7,655)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    105,248 miles
    Test number
    576815472214
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass97,593 miles (+12,263)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    97,593 miles
    Test number
    815449261297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,330 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,330 miles
    Test number
    334392670243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,341 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,341 miles
    Test number
    123690969209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,307 miles (+12,047)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,307 miles
    Test number
    582399559269
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass66,260 miles (+10,750)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,260 miles
    Test number
    790482858025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,510 miles
    Test number
    294053177053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,510 miles (+16,508)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,510 miles
    Test number
    363213077026
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass39,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,002 miles
    Test number
    434710716153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 TCJ

Does LL51 TCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 TCJ expired on 7 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 TCJ?
The MOT on LL51 TCJ expired on 7 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 TCJ done?
LL51 TCJ was recorded at 216,071 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 9,458 miles a year.
Has LL51 TCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 TCJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 TCJ 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 TCJ find?
LL51 TCJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with 8 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front all direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 5 more.

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