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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LL51 XLZMOT history

LL51 XLZ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 153,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2022.

LL51 XLZ blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2023
Mileage
153,476 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 XLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 XLZ was last recorded at 153,476 miles on 28 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,476 miles · 16 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,476 miles
  • 2021 – 139,861 miles
  • 2020 – 129,691 miles
  • 2018 – 119,306 miles
  • 2017 – 109,816 miles
  • 2016 – 105,810 miles
  • 2015 – 101,570 miles
  • 2014 – 98,906 miles
  • 2013 – 88,834 miles
  • 2012 – 82,703 miles
  • 2011 – 78,651 miles
  • 2010 – 75,747 miles
  • 2009 – 71,917 miles
  • 2008 – 63,435 miles
  • 2007 – 59,810 miles
  • 2005 – 44,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,476 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides - but N/S is STRONG ADVISE.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    153,476 miles
    Test number
    284884958381
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides - but N/S is STRONG ADVISE.

  2. Fail153,476 miles (+13,615)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,476 miles
    Test number
    514750655248
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front upper of 2 Arms. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Steal spare wheel fitted. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER EWDGE WEAR - TRACKING ADVISED. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front upper of 2 arms. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides - but N/S is STRONG ADVISE.

  3. Pass139,861 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,861 miles
    Test number
    367768998168
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail139,860 miles (+10,169)1 dangerous11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,860 miles
    Test number
    400884748144
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Flat (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass129,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,691 miles
    Test number
    195159736037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,691 miles (+10,385)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,691 miles
    Test number
    210777638366
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass119,306 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,306 miles
    Test number
    116580010293
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail119,305 miles (+9,489)1 dangerous11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,305 miles
    Test number
    858552293436
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass109,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,816 miles
    Test number
    746930862575
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre 1.6mm and small cracks on all tyres

  10. Fail109,816 miles (+4,006)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,816 miles
    Test number
    458797011109
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both fronts (1.8)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre 1.6mm and small cracks on all tyres

  11. Pass105,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,810 miles
    Test number
    733456194976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,810 miles (+4,240)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,810 miles
    Test number
    214997949912
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass101,570 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,570 miles
    Test number
    428683595066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn advise renew
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edge

  14. Fail101,570 miles (+2,664)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,570 miles
    Test number
    169811695037
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn advise renew
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edge

  15. Pass98,906 miles (+10,072)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,906 miles
    Test number
    537867564106
    • Note1. Offside rear tyre wearing low. 2. Nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel arches. 3. Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge. 4. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass88,834 miles (+114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,834 miles
    Test number
    186637853119
    • Note1/ both rear tyres becoming perished

  17. Fail88,720 miles (+6,017)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,720 miles
    Test number
    929051653143
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Note1/ both rear tyres becoming perished

  18. Pass82,703 miles (+4,052)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,703 miles
    Test number
    946782462279
    • NoteBoth rear tyres becoming perished on side walls n/s and o/s rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel archs n/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge

  19. Pass78,651 miles (+27)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    647119661221
    • Note1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. n/s frontt yre wearing low on edges. 3. Unable to insoect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

  20. Fail78,624 miles (+2,877)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,624 miles
    Test number
    455413761217
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • Note1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. n/s frontt yre wearing low on edges. 3. Unable to insoect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

  21. Pass75,747 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,747 miles
    Test number
    150080450355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,737 miles (+3,820)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,737 miles
    Test number
    492599740355
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteUnable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

  23. Pass71,917 miles (+4,308)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    71,917 miles
    Test number
    630018849371
    • Note1.o/s/f tyre worn to limit on outside edge

  24. Pass67,609 miles (+4,174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,609 miles
    Test number
    114356909464
    • NoteFront brake pads becoming worn.

  25. Pass63,435 miles (+3,625)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,435 miles
    Test number
    241948208002
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge.
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack.

  26. Pass59,810 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    59,810 miles
    Test number
    361292217049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,806 miles (+15,105)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,806 miles
    Test number
    631000817037
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass44,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    44,701 miles
    Test number
    552920955321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 XLZ

Does LL51 XLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 XLZ expired on 27 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 XLZ?
The MOT on LL51 XLZ expired on 27 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 XLZ done?
LL51 XLZ was recorded at 153,476 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2022, an average of 6,481 miles a year.
Has LL51 XLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 XLZ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL51 XLZ 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 XLZ find?
LL51 XLZ passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear.; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides - but n/s is strong advise..

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