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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

LS51 MGVMOT history

LS51 MGV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 133,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

LS51 MGV blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2025
Mileage
133,751 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 MGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 MGV was last recorded at 133,751 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 1,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,078 miles · 4 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,673 miles
Average per year
4,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,751 miles
  • 2023 – 132,078 miles
  • 2022 – 130,313 miles
  • 2021 – 128,603 miles
  • 2020 – 126,219 miles
  • 2019 – 123,301 miles
  • 2018 – 119,037 miles
  • 2017 – 115,110 miles
  • 2016 – 109,867 miles
  • 2015 – 105,249 miles
  • 2014 – 101,298 miles
  • 2013 – 96,287 miles
  • 2012 – 90,922 miles
  • 2011 – 85,798 miles
  • 2010 – 80,763 miles
  • 2009 – 74,101 miles
  • 2008 – 65,867 miles
  • 2007 – 59,311 miles
  • 2006 – 51,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,751 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,751 miles
    Test number
    306459528756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail133,751 miles (+1,673)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,751 miles
    Test number
    235835512439
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass132,078 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,078 miles
    Test number
    583477893192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,313 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,313 miles
    Test number
    945886574466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,603 miles (+2,384)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,603 miles
    Test number
    997299194177
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass126,219 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,219 miles
    Test number
    211202081650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,301 miles
    Test number
    600369343301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,301 miles (+4,264)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,301 miles
    Test number
    139326212632
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,037 miles
    Test number
    783611397111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,037 miles (+3,927)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,037 miles
    Test number
    604879543242
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass115,110 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,110 miles
    Test number
    641452080228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,867 miles
    Test number
    852051889824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,867 miles (+4,618)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,867 miles
    Test number
    549858846317
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass105,249 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,249 miles
    Test number
    139089109448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,298 miles
    Test number
    369573354434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,298 miles (+5,011)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,298 miles
    Test number
    905591054217
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass96,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,287 miles
    Test number
    616096223201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,287 miles (+5,365)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,287 miles
    Test number
    776206023209
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass90,922 miles (+5,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    90,922 miles
    Test number
    407187052291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass85,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,798 miles
    Test number
    797176751264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail85,798 miles (+5,035)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,798 miles
    Test number
    859846851200
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass80,763 miles (+6,662)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,763 miles
    Test number
    460733150232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    74,101 miles
    Test number
    753311459266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,101 miles (+8,234)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,101 miles
    Test number
    392011459255
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass65,867 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,867 miles
    Test number
    970148148299
    • NoteO/s mirror glass cracked.both rear tyres worn on edges

  26. Fail65,867 miles (+6,556)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,867 miles
    Test number
    930098748213
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteO/s mirror glass cracked.both rear tyres worn on edges

  27. Pass59,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    59,311 miles
    Test number
    220426457291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail59,311 miles (+7,433)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,311 miles
    Test number
    511846857247
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  29. Fail51,878 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,878 miles
    Test number
    442106456279
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S PARKING BRAKE NOT AS EFFICIENT AS O/S
    • NoteBoth registration plates deteriorating

  30. Pass51,878 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,878 miles
    Test number
    693896756205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S PARKING BRAKE NOT AS EFFICIENT AS O/S
    • NoteBoth registration plates deteriorating

Questions about LS51 MGV

Does LS51 MGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 MGV expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 MGV?
The MOT on LS51 MGV expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 MGV done?
LS51 MGV was recorded at 133,751 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 4,564 miles a year.
Has LS51 MGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 MGV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 MGV 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 MGV find?
LS51 MGV passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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