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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LL51 XLRMOT history

LL51 XLR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

LL51 XLR black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,728 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 XLR
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 valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 XLR was last recorded at 75,728 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 10,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,088 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,640 miles
Average per year
2,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,728 miles
  • 2025 – 65,088 miles
  • 2023 – 64,256 miles
  • 2022 – 62,757 miles
  • 2021 – 60,622 miles
  • 2020 – 59,007 miles
  • 2019 – 56,416 miles
  • 2018 – 53,639 miles
  • 2016 – 52,537 miles
  • 2015 – 51,666 miles
  • 2014 – 50,352 miles
  • 2013 – 49,488 miles
  • 2012 – 48,376 miles
  • 2011 – 46,884 miles
  • 2010 – 44,702 miles
  • 2009 – 41,661 miles
  • 2008 – 39,235 miles
  • 2007 – 36,038 miles
  • 2006 – 32,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,728 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front getting close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear lamps tinted reducing the light output to the rear,

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,728 miles (+10,640)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,728 miles
    Test number
    401459104695
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front getting close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear lamps tinted reducing the light output to the rear,

  2. Pass65,088 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,088 miles
    Test number
    915197491112
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoulered (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail65,088 miles (+832)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,088 miles
    Test number
    688446208569
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoulered (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass64,256 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,256 miles
    Test number
    978808805111
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail64,256 miles (+1,499)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,256 miles
    Test number
    227069831596
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass62,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,757 miles
    Test number
    380524813792
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail62,757 miles (+2,135)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,757 miles
    Test number
    999280153860
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass60,622 miles (+1,615)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,622 miles
    Test number
    697864586197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,007 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,007 miles
    Test number
    701287686263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,416 miles
    Test number
    168712531365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail56,416 miles (+2,777)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,416 miles
    Test number
    138012564521
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass53,639 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,639 miles
    Test number
    136431552815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,537 miles (+871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,537 miles
    Test number
    429902825928
    • 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)

  14. Pass51,666 miles (+1,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,666 miles
    Test number
    626220385185
    • 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)

  15. Pass50,352 miles (+864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,352 miles
    Test number
    149491684130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass49,488 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,488 miles
    Test number
    247394033133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,376 miles (+1,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,376 miles
    Test number
    567531522118
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass46,884 miles (+2,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,884 miles
    Test number
    247750111435
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass44,702 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,702 miles
    Test number
    363430720185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,661 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,661 miles
    Test number
    964582319177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail41,650 miles (+2,415)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,650 miles
    Test number
    314870519167
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass39,235 miles (+3,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,235 miles
    Test number
    902522718105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass36,038 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,038 miles
    Test number
    954642577056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,984 miles
    Test number
    153148056074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL51 XLR

Does LL51 XLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 XLR is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 XLR?
The MOT on LL51 XLR is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 XLR done?
LL51 XLR was recorded at 75,728 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 2,125 miles a year.
Has LL51 XLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 XLR has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 XLR 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 XLR find?
LL51 XLR passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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