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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

LS51 NSEMOT history

LS51 NSE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2025 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

LS51 NSE blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2025
Mileage
122,806 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 NSE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 NSE was last recorded at 122,806 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 11,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,637 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
11,169 miles
Average per year
5,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,806 miles
  • 2023 – 111,637 miles
  • 2022 – 105,304 miles
  • 2021 – 98,619 miles
  • 2020 – 96,429 miles
  • 2019 – 91,913 miles
  • 2018 – 86,327 miles
  • 2017 – 80,688 miles
  • 2016 – 75,124 miles
  • 2015 – 69,550 miles
  • 2014 – 64,298 miles
  • 2013 – 58,887 miles
  • 2012 – 54,105 miles
  • 2011 – 49,393 miles
  • 2010 – 44,855 miles
  • 2009 – 39,511 miles
  • 2008 – 34,286 miles
  • 2007 – 28,784 miles
  • 2006 – 26,213 miles
  • 2005 – 23,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,806 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front inner wing corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,806 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,806 miles
    Test number
    820290710698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,806 miles (+11,169)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,806 miles
    Test number
    231699291862
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,637 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,637 miles
    Test number
    389327442509
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  4. Fail111,637 miles (+6,333)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,637 miles
    Test number
    975339122450
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  5. Pass105,304 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,304 miles
    Test number
    241443061540
    • AdvisoryCentral Heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail105,304 miles (+6,685)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,304 miles
    Test number
    440628966696
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass98,619 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,619 miles
    Test number
    750819603470
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail98,619 miles (+2,190)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,619 miles
    Test number
    237123625634
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass96,429 miles (+4,516)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,429 miles
    Test number
    602521341376
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sun visor fitting broke
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass91,913 miles (+5,586)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    704380441100
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass86,327 miles (+5,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,327 miles
    Test number
    515926315852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass80,688 miles (+5,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,688 miles
    Test number
    148113615143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass75,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,124 miles
    Test number
    594413750891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail75,124 miles (+5,574)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,124 miles
    Test number
    259657560546
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass69,550 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,550 miles
    Test number
    529759215021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail69,472 miles (+5,174)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,472 miles
    Test number
    248146715080
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass64,298 miles (+5,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,298 miles
    Test number
    438187014026
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass58,887 miles (+4,782)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,887 miles
    Test number
    826275143055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside exhaust downpipe bracket corroded and broken at bottom.

  19. Pass54,105 miles (+4,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,105 miles
    Test number
    729733852095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,393 miles
    Test number
    497492941076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  21. Pass49,393 miles (+4,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,393 miles
    Test number
    427022341003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  22. Pass44,855 miles (+5,344)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,855 miles
    Test number
    963820560009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass39,511 miles (+5,225)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,511 miles
    Test number
    314491849030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,286 miles (+5,502)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,286 miles
    Test number
    492364548076
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteRear prop coupling splitting

  25. Fail28,784 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,784 miles
    Test number
    334960487091
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass28,784 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,784 miles
    Test number
    703080487076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,213 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,213 miles
    Test number
    441114076031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    23,271 miles
    Test number
    662789965288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS51 NSE

Does LS51 NSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 NSE expired on 20 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 NSE?
The MOT on LS51 NSE expired on 20 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 NSE done?
LS51 NSE was recorded at 122,806 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 5,438 miles a year.
Has LS51 NSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 NSE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 NSE 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 NSE find?
LS51 NSE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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