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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

LP51 TLUMOT history

LP51 TLU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2022.

LP51 TLU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2021
Mileage
117,943 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP51 TLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP51 TLU was last recorded at 117,943 miles on 16 Feb 2022, 11,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,117 miles · 7 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
11,826 miles
Average per year
5,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,943 miles
  • 2020 – 106,117 miles
  • 2019 – 99,144 miles
  • 2018 – 94,519 miles
  • 2017 – 89,472 miles
  • 2016 – 82,199 miles
  • 2015 – 76,029 miles
  • 2014 – 65,796 miles
  • 2013 – 57,623 miles
  • 2012 – 54,489 miles
  • 2011 – 50,573 miles
  • 2010 – 47,331 miles
  • 2009 – 43,405 miles
  • 2008 – 39,026 miles
  • 2007 – 34,416 miles
  • 2006 – 30,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,943 miles
  • MajorBrake performance not tested due to condition of front broken coil springs (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily both edges close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily both edges and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine cover/under tray/under floor cover fitted

What MOT failures 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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Brake Assist light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail117,943 miles (+11,826)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,943 miles
    Test number
    164926428440
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to condition of front broken coil springs (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily both edges close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily both edges and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under tray/under floor cover fitted

  2. Pass106,117 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,117 miles
    Test number
    626056573312
    • AdvisoryBrake Assist light on
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail106,115 miles (+6,971)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,115 miles
    Test number
    981960235467
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake Assist light on
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,144 miles (+4,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,144 miles
    Test number
    187306681048
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,519 miles (+26)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,519 miles
    Test number
    503426932640
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush. recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush. recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side mirrors slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear differential misting oil

  6. Fail94,493 miles (+5,021)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,493 miles
    Test number
    240558704043
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush. recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush. recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side mirrors slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear differential misting oil

  7. Pass89,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,472 miles
    Test number
    533247081889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,762 miles (+563)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,762 miles
    Test number
    414660832653
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass82,199 miles (+6,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,199 miles
    Test number
    189286316707
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn

  10. Pass76,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,029 miles
    Test number
    140625706807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,029 miles (+10,233)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,029 miles
    Test number
    311071349537
    • Repaired at testNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

  12. Pass65,796 miles (+8,173)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,796 miles
    Test number
    888203994216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    368588283209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,623 miles (+3,134)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    748827483249
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass54,489 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    576276982293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,573 miles (+3,242)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,573 miles
    Test number
    926907881284
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSheilds fitted to under side of car

  17. Pass47,331 miles (+3,926)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,331 miles
    Test number
    593031990212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSheilds fitted to under side of car

  18. Pass43,405 miles (+4,379)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,405 miles
    Test number
    134231679200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFull under sheilds fitted to under side of car

  19. Pass39,026 miles (+4,610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,026 miles
    Test number
    231073178224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass34,416 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,416 miles
    Test number
    752008087254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,034 miles
    Test number
    394218896297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP51 TLU

Does LP51 TLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP51 TLU expired on 6 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP51 TLU?
The MOT on LP51 TLU expired on 6 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP51 TLU done?
LP51 TLU was recorded at 117,943 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2022, an average of 5,741 miles a year.
Has LP51 TLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP51 TLU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LP51 TLU 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 TLU find?
LP51 TLU failed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2022 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: brake performance not tested due to condition of front broken coil springs; fuel cap/sealing device ineffective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 10 more.

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