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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LS51 NTXMOT history

LS51 NTX is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2022.

LS51 NTX red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2023
Mileage
108,199 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 NTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 NTX was last recorded at 108,199 miles on 15 Jun 2022, 5,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2018: 78,445 miles, lower than 108,611 miles on 27 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,042 miles · 16 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
5,157 miles
Average per year
5,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,199 miles
  • 2021 – 103,042 miles
  • 2020 – 97,720 miles
  • 2019 – 88,205 miles
  • 2018 – 78,448 miles
  • 2016 – 108,611 miles
  • 2015 – 94,487 miles
  • 2014 – 49,846 miles
  • 2013 – 41,165 miles
  • 2012 – 32,803 miles
  • 2011 – 31,249 miles
  • 2010 – 29,327 miles
  • 2009 – 27,060 miles
  • 2008 – 24,412 miles
  • 2007 – 22,902 miles
  • 2006 – 20,462 miles
  • 2005 – 17,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,199 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper suspension components corroded /subframe

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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both mirrors loose but still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,199 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    108,199 miles
    Test number
    336044824769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper suspension components corroded /subframe

  2. Fail108,198 miles (+5,156)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,198 miles
    Test number
    157979940234
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper suspension components corroded /subframe

  3. Pass103,042 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,042 miles
    Test number
    538473760681
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail103,042 miles (+5,322)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,042 miles
    Test number
    145256999675
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass97,720 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,720 miles
    Test number
    430421744991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail97,715 miles (+9,510)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,715 miles
    Test number
    477437921004
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass88,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,205 miles
    Test number
    190318769682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail88,205 miles (+9,757)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,205 miles
    Test number
    995103168646
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass78,448 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,448 miles
    Test number
    533319153957
    • AdvisoryBoth mirrors loose but still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play rackend (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail78,445 miles (-30,166)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    789280262859
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play rackend (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth mirrors loose but still secure
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play rackend (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass108,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,611 miles
    Test number
    266058888854
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside mirrors loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front tyres bald on edges (raised tread

  12. Fail108,611 miles (+14,124)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,611 miles
    Test number
    785346626542
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside mirrors loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front tyres bald on edges (raised tread

  13. Pass94,487 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,487 miles
    Test number
    629349887152
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s rack end

  14. Fail94,470 miles (+44,624)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,470 miles
    Test number
    885813047547
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s rack end

  15. Pass49,846 miles (+8,681)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,846 miles
    Test number
    625186774211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,165 miles (+8,362)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,165 miles
    Test number
    808956083102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,803 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,803 miles
    Test number
    338360282117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,249 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,249 miles
    Test number
    757472951289
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass31,249 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,249 miles
    Test number
    765252751215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,327 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,327 miles
    Test number
    863314860232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,060 miles (+2,648)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,060 miles
    Test number
    311574769470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteMinor discoloring of offside mirror glass

  22. Pass24,412 miles (+1,510)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,412 miles
    Test number
    842153568268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,902 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,902 miles
    Test number
    511057167281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,462 miles (+3,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,462 miles
    Test number
    803963266292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass17,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    17,421 miles
    Test number
    612144765219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 NTX

Does LS51 NTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 NTX expired on 24 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 NTX?
The MOT on LS51 NTX expired on 24 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 NTX done?
LS51 NTX was recorded at 108,199 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2022, an average of 5,426 miles a year.
Has LS51 NTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 NTX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LS51 NTX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 NTX find?
LS51 NTX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2022 with 12 advisories: nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type bush; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 9 more.

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