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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LS51 BUWMOT history

LS51 BUW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2023.

LS51 BUW blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2024
Mileage
93,208 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 BUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 BUW was last recorded at 93,208 miles on 11 Dec 2023, 4,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,608 miles · 26 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,600 miles
Average per year
3,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,208 miles
  • 2022 – 88,608 miles
  • 2021 – 85,118 miles
  • 2020 – 83,050 miles
  • 2019 – 81,128 miles
  • 2018 – 75,937 miles
  • 2017 – 72,978 miles
  • 2016 – 69,873 miles
  • 2015 – 67,716 miles
  • 2014 – 60,245 miles
  • 2013 – 55,951 miles
  • 2012 – 51,258 miles
  • 2011 – 46,719 miles
  • 2009 – 44,192 miles
  • 2008 – 39,866 miles
  • 2007 – 36,126 miles
  • 2006 – 32,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,208 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Center exhaust corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • One exhaust hanger broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight play in front anti roll bar d bushs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight play in os rack arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,208 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,208 miles
    Test number
    371571366944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,608 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,608 miles
    Test number
    424642654766
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail88,608 miles (+3,490)3 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,608 miles
    Test number
    805108690533
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass85,118 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,118 miles
    Test number
    812561860139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,050 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,050 miles
    Test number
    438370920068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,128 miles
    Test number
    519148181327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail81,126 miles (+5,189)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,126 miles
    Test number
    102418362265
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,937 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,937 miles
    Test number
    713571581129
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryOne exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in front anti roll bar d bushs
    • AdvisorySlight play in os rack arm

  9. Fail75,937 miles (+2,959)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,937 miles
    Test number
    649919068011
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryBattery warning on
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryOne exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in front anti roll bar d bushs
    • AdvisorySlight play in os rack arm

  10. Pass72,978 miles (+3,105)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,978 miles
    Test number
    836932369340
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger detached but system still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

  11. Pass69,873 miles (+2,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,873 miles
    Test number
    796627729908
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes lightly corroded

  12. Pass67,716 miles (+7,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,716 miles
    Test number
    216293005235
    • 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)

  13. Pass60,245 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,245 miles
    Test number
    298449294058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,951 miles (+4,693)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,951 miles
    Test number
    588055993042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,258 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,258 miles
    Test number
    639832502156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,719 miles (+2,527)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,719 miles
    Test number
    205457281011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,192 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,192 miles
    Test number
    480469139316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,866 miles (+3,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,866 miles
    Test number
    521438558351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,126 miles (+4,124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,126 miles
    Test number
    822545457394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass32,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,002 miles
    Test number
    903794256399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 BUW

Does LS51 BUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 BUW expired on 10 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 BUW?
The MOT on LS51 BUW expired on 10 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 BUW done?
LS51 BUW was recorded at 93,208 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2023, an average of 3,606 miles a year.
Has LS51 BUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 BUW has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS51 BUW 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 BUW find?
LS51 BUW passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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