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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

LS51 BVNMOT history

LS51 BVN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LS51 BVN black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
71,528 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 BVN
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 expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS51 BVN was last recorded at 71,528 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,634 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
894 miles
Average per year
1,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,528 miles
  • 2024 – 70,634 miles
  • 2023 – 70,377 miles
  • 2022 – 69,942 miles
  • 2021 – 69,397 miles
  • 2020 – 68,934 miles
  • 2019 – 68,469 miles
  • 2018 – 67,831 miles
  • 2017 – 66,356 miles
  • 2016 – 64,333 miles
  • 2015 – 62,086 miles
  • 2014 – 60,611 miles
  • 2013 – 59,060 miles
  • 2012 – 56,748 miles
  • 2011 – 55,197 miles
  • 2010 – 53,639 miles
  • 2009 – 52,141 miles
  • 2008 – 50,207 miles
  • 2007 – 48,345 miles
  • 2006 – 45,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail71,528 miles
  • MajorCentral Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting spare wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Under-body corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail71,528 miles (+894)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,528 miles
    Test number
    922326924959
    • MajorCentral Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting spare wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Pass70,634 miles (+257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,634 miles
    Test number
    363122572384
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass70,377 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,377 miles
    Test number
    809076735805
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryAll steering + suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front sills corroded/holed (not within prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Fail70,375 miles (+433)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,375 miles
    Test number
    390935318629
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryAll steering + suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front sills corroded/holed (not within prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  5. Pass69,942 miles (+545)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,942 miles
    Test number
    607182472942
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded / covered in grease (front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front sills corroded / holed (not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryUnder-body corrosion

  6. Pass69,397 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,397 miles
    Test number
    865976916979
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe corroded

  7. Fail69,397 miles (+463)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,397 miles
    Test number
    255503535513
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe corroded

  8. Pass68,934 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,934 miles
    Test number
    877691419419
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner sill / floor corroded and holed, not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed, headlight area
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog light inop
    • AdvisoryUnder-body corrosion

  9. Fail68,933 miles (+464)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,933 miles
    Test number
    595627642060
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner sill / floor corroded and holed, not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed, headlight area
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog light inop
    • AdvisoryUnder-body corrosion

  10. Pass68,469 miles (+638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,469 miles
    Test number
    349004663485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog inopp

  11. Pass67,831 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,831 miles
    Test number
    407733516172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,356 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,356 miles
    Test number
    483428602283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,333 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,333 miles
    Test number
    638907703555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail64,318 miles (+2,232)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,318 miles
    Test number
    976049076866
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass62,086 miles (+1,475)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,086 miles
    Test number
    563226666400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass60,611 miles (+19)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,611 miles
    Test number
    406185774240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteManagment light on dash
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  17. Fail60,592 miles (+1,532)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,592 miles
    Test number
    387045064467
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteManagment light on dash
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  18. Pass59,060 miles (+2,312)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,060 miles
    Test number
    307705653222
    • NoteTyres running of badly on edges advise tracking

  19. Pass56,748 miles (+1,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,748 miles
    Test number
    615065452215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass55,197 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,197 miles
    Test number
    185287051298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,639 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,639 miles
    Test number
    304692150448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,141 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,141 miles
    Test number
    622978759209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,207 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,207 miles
    Test number
    141330768241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,345 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,345 miles
    Test number
    444101227261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,803 miles
    Test number
    101333226227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 BVN

Does LS51 BVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 BVN expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 BVN?
The MOT on LS51 BVN expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 BVN done?
LS51 BVN was recorded at 71,528 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 1,290 miles a year.
Has LS51 BVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 BVN has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS51 BVN 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 BVN find?
LS51 BVN failed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 7 major defects and 8 advisories: central fuel pipe leaking; nearside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded; nearside front cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point, and 12 more.

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