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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

LS51 CTZMOT history

LS51 CTZ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2022.

LS51 CTZ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
153,822 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 CTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 CTZ was last recorded at 153,822 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,820 miles · 7 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,822 miles
  • 2021 – 152,410 miles
  • 2019 – 148,112 miles
  • 2018 – 143,435 miles
  • 2017 – 118,696 miles
  • 2016 – 99,982 miles
  • 2015 – 93,073 miles
  • 2014 – 76,063 miles
  • 2013 – 63,502 miles
  • 2012 – 41,899 miles
  • 2011 – 29,228 miles
  • 2010 – 28,276 miles
  • 2009 – 26,261 miles
  • 2008 – 24,511 miles
  • 2007 – 21,915 miles
  • 2006 – 18,670 miles
  • 2005 – 16,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,822 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,822 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,822 miles
    Test number
    889525248074
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail153,820 miles (+1,410)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,820 miles
    Test number
    426413107620
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass152,410 miles (+4,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,410 miles
    Test number
    918076851450
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass148,112 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,112 miles
    Test number
    453131042726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,435 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    143,435 miles
    Test number
    253181681487
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  6. Fail143,416 miles (+24,720)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,416 miles
    Test number
    382842115815
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass118,696 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,696 miles
    Test number
    721529518417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Fail118,630 miles (+18,648)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,630 miles
    Test number
    907598668439
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspect Coil spring broken

  9. Pass99,982 miles (+6,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,982 miles
    Test number
    455054381036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass93,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,073 miles
    Test number
    311898532925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,072 miles (+17,009)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,072 miles
    Test number
    606447776092
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass76,063 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,063 miles
    Test number
    615653974299
    • NoteFront tyres ...... inner edges worn smooth

  13. Fail76,063 miles (+12,561)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,063 miles
    Test number
    699783374291
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront tyres ...... inner edges worn smooth

  14. Pass63,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,502 miles
    Test number
    808653373232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,502 miles (+21,603)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,502 miles
    Test number
    845043073235
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass41,899 miles (+7,734)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,899 miles
    Test number
    347852362460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,165 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,165 miles
    Test number
    107537032129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,130 miles (+4,902)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,130 miles
    Test number
    215566632473
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass29,228 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,228 miles
    Test number
    688313361218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,276 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,276 miles
    Test number
    910305960223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,261 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,261 miles
    Test number
    531897169232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,511 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,511 miles
    Test number
    532711578265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,915 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,915 miles
    Test number
    352071167439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,670 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,670 miles
    Test number
    864157956221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    16,178 miles
    Test number
    862597355284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 CTZ

Does LS51 CTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 CTZ expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 CTZ?
The MOT on LS51 CTZ expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 CTZ done?
LS51 CTZ was recorded at 153,822 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022, an average of 8,389 miles a year.
Has LS51 CTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 CTZ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS51 CTZ 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 CTZ find?
LS51 CTZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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