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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LS51 LPAMOT history

LS51 LPA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 71,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

LS51 LPA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
71,637 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 LPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 LPA was last recorded at 71,637 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,618 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
2,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,637 miles
  • 2024 – 67,079 miles
  • 2023 – 60,403 miles
  • 2022 – 58,802 miles
  • 2021 – 54,328 miles
  • 2020 – 49,898 miles
  • 2019 – 48,508 miles
  • 2018 – 46,500 miles
  • 2017 – 45,515 miles
  • 2016 – 43,658 miles
  • 2015 – 42,318 miles
  • 2014 – 40,749 miles
  • 2013 – 38,880 miles
  • 2012 – 35,899 miles
  • 2011 – 33,739 miles
  • 2010 – 31,751 miles
  • 2009 – 29,775 miles
  • 2008 – 26,396 miles
  • 2007 – 23,438 miles
  • 2006 – 20,087 miles
  • 2005 – 16,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,637 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,637 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,637 miles
    Test number
    615672937930
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail71,618 miles (+4,539)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,618 miles
    Test number
    727602891389
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass67,079 miles (+6,676)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,079 miles
    Test number
    698224286368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,403 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,403 miles
    Test number
    393978639557
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail60,403 miles (+1,601)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,403 miles
    Test number
    961350241151
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass58,802 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,802 miles
    Test number
    346020974010
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail58,802 miles (+4,474)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,802 miles
    Test number
    909687267781
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,328 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,328 miles
    Test number
    518080520704
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail54,328 miles (+4,430)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,328 miles
    Test number
    114387350734
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass49,898 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,898 miles
    Test number
    291457694122
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail49,898 miles (+1,390)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,898 miles
    Test number
    898612680927
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass48,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,508 miles
    Test number
    343646708162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,508 miles (+2,008)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,508 miles
    Test number
    776513569731
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass46,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,500 miles
    Test number
    277118713533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,500 miles (+985)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,500 miles
    Test number
    705654927694
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass45,515 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,515 miles
    Test number
    375540472423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,658 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,658 miles
    Test number
    934584570986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,318 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,318 miles
    Test number
    296130983395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,749 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,749 miles
    Test number
    749422284299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,880 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,880 miles
    Test number
    589931613342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,899 miles
    Test number
    356164412350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,899 miles (+2,160)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,899 miles
    Test number
    889344012315
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Pass33,739 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,739 miles
    Test number
    796745401308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,751 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,751 miles
    Test number
    341823410356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,775 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,775 miles
    Test number
    471911509302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,396 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,396 miles
    Test number
    101132898227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,438 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,438 miles
    Test number
    914940707360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,087 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,087 miles
    Test number
    401399026396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    16,121 miles
    Test number
    360313635387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 LPA

Does LS51 LPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 LPA expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 LPA?
The MOT on LS51 LPA expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 LPA done?
LS51 LPA was recorded at 71,637 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 2,795 miles a year.
Has LS51 LPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 LPA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 LPA 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 LPA find?
LS51 LPA passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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