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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LP51 PCUMOT history

LP51 PCU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LP51 PCU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,878 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP51 PCU
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
8 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP51 PCU was last recorded at 112,878 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 14,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,671 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
14,207 miles
Average per year
3,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,878 miles
  • 2025 – 98,671 miles
  • 2024 – 85,397 miles
  • 2023 – 85,068 miles
  • 2022 – 84,309 miles
  • 2020 – 83,394 miles
  • 2019 – 82,590 miles
  • 2018 – 81,759 miles
  • 2017 – 80,849 miles
  • 2016 – 79,739 miles
  • 2015 – 78,738 miles
  • 2013 – 71,665 miles
  • 2012 – 66,424 miles
  • 2011 – 62,524 miles
  • 2010 – 58,138 miles
  • 2009 – 52,699 miles
  • 2008 – 46,887 miles
  • 2007 – 40,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,878 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,878 miles4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,878 miles
    Test number
    106568771669
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,878 miles (+14,207)1 dangerous3 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,878 miles
    Test number
    593280753716
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,671 miles (+13,274)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,671 miles
    Test number
    289447325961
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,397 miles
    Test number
    637720743001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,397 miles (+329)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,397 miles
    Test number
    991322135380
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass85,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,068 miles
    Test number
    619130527772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,068 miles (+759)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,068 miles
    Test number
    519841364469
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass84,309 miles (+915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,309 miles
    Test number
    797081529808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,394 miles (+767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,394 miles
    Test number
    874727734876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass82,627 miles (+37)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,627 miles
    Test number
    678573546586
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail82,590 miles (+831)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,590 miles
    Test number
    331014986607
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Faulty Realist mechanism (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and Rear tyre not fully inspected because is cover with mad
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass81,759 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,759 miles
    Test number
    509718642415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,849 miles (+1,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,849 miles
    Test number
    980887997128
    • AdvisoryFront screen cracked in excess of requirements in zone{ a }but not seriously obstructing drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers prevent full inspection of some components

  14. Pass79,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,739 miles
    Test number
    344629968599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,739 miles (+1,001)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,739 miles
    Test number
    361417176323
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced deterioated (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass78,738 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,738 miles
    Test number
    323967712200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inside edge worn and nail in it
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pair (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking

  17. Fail78,738 miles (+2,532)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,738 miles
    Test number
    622120350168
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inside edge worn and nail in it
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pair (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking

  18. Pass76,206 miles (+4,541)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,206 miles
    Test number
    145256255414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,665 miles (+5,241)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,665 miles
    Test number
    956768893238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,424 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,424 miles
    Test number
    395571582108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,524 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,524 miles
    Test number
    746561981177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,138 miles
    Test number
    570923900179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,138 miles (+5,439)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,138 miles
    Test number
    884118790079
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass52,699 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,699 miles
    Test number
    422326489013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,887 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,887 miles
    Test number
    454476988049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,755 miles
    Test number
    924539337061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP51 PCU

Does LP51 PCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP51 PCU is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP51 PCU?
The MOT on LP51 PCU is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP51 PCU done?
LP51 PCU was recorded at 112,878 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,753 miles a year.
Has LP51 PCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP51 PCU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LP51 PCU 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 LP51 PCU find?
LP51 PCU passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; nearside front registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 7 more.

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