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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

LS51 BPFMOT history

LS51 BPF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LS51 BPF black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
111,679 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 BPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 BPF was last recorded at 111,679 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,154 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
525 miles
Average per year
4,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,679 miles
  • 2025 – 111,154 miles
  • 2024 – 103,207 miles
  • 2023 – 95,662 miles
  • 2022 – 85,589 miles
  • 2021 – 81,353 miles
  • 2020 – 80,953 miles
  • 2019 – 77,009 miles
  • 2018 – 71,709 miles
  • 2017 – 71,269 miles
  • 2015 – 70,940 miles
  • 2014 – 69,906 miles
  • 2013 – 68,487 miles
  • 2012 – 66,507 miles
  • 2011 – 62,854 miles
  • 2010 – 59,628 miles
  • 2009 – 51,363 miles
  • 2008 – 43,900 miles
  • 2007 – 38,557 miles
  • 2006 – 33,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,679 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play on inner steering rack joint (both side)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corodded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,679 miles (+525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    111,679 miles
    Test number
    947466392833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass111,154 miles (+7,947)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    111,154 miles
    Test number
    798873585044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass103,207 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,207 miles
    Test number
    339786665159
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay on inner steering rack joint (both side)

  4. Fail103,207 miles (+7,545)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,207 miles
    Test number
    881104170677
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay on inner steering rack joint (both side)

  5. Pass95,662 miles (+10,073)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,662 miles
    Test number
    675960441800
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass85,589 miles (+4,236)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,589 miles
    Test number
    551878015118
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,353 miles (+400)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,353 miles
    Test number
    576682309305
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,953 miles1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,953 miles
    Test number
    701355912430
    • DangerousRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test bases
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed wing / behind headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail80,952 miles (+3,943)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,952 miles
    Test number
    986498457136
    • DangerousRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test bases
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed wing / behind headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass77,009 miles (+46)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    77,009 miles
    Test number
    460992278542
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in drivers view of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corodded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge,casing also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corossion/cracked underseal in offside front chassis rail

  11. Fail76,963 miles (+5,254)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,963 miles
    Test number
    914961347912
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in drivers view of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corodded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge,casing also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corossion/cracked underseal in offside front chassis rail

  12. Pass71,709 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,709 miles
    Test number
    626712096885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail71,704 miles (+435)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,704 miles
    Test number
    955164026794
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings innersill/floor around jacking point holed (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass71,269 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,269 miles
    Test number
    981453840200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion in a jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Fail71,253 miles (+313)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,253 miles
    Test number
    494915494090
    • FailureSide repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion in a jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass70,940 miles (+1,034)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,940 miles
    Test number
    986131095242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,906 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,906 miles
    Test number
    306742034317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,487 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,487 miles
    Test number
    829443323334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,507 miles (+3,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,507 miles
    Test number
    435825832349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass62,854 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,854 miles
    Test number
    747665231337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,628 miles (+8,265)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,628 miles
    Test number
    480748620342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,363 miles
    Test number
    441577209395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,363 miles (+7,463)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,363 miles
    Test number
    744047609377
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass43,900 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,900 miles
    Test number
    604234828333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,557 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,557 miles
    Test number
    520034947323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,553 miles
    Test number
    771072056322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 BPF

Does LS51 BPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 BPF is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 BPF?
The MOT on LS51 BPF is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 BPF done?
LS51 BPF was recorded at 111,679 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,071 miles a year.
Has LS51 BPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 BPF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 BPF 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 LS51 BPF find?
LS51 BPF passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.

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