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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LS51 NVPMOT history

LS51 NVP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 113,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS51 NVP black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
113,096 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 NVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 NVP was last recorded at 113,096 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 2,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,622 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,474 miles
Average per year
3,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,096 miles
  • 2025 – 110,622 miles
  • 2024 – 107,879 miles
  • 2023 – 105,214 miles
  • 2022 – 102,678 miles
  • 2021 – 100,611 miles
  • 2020 – 98,274 miles
  • 2019 – 95,586 miles
  • 2018 – 93,088 miles
  • 2017 – 90,839 miles
  • 2016 – 87,485 miles
  • 2015 – 84,072 miles
  • 2014 – 81,177 miles
  • 2013 – 78,321 miles
  • 2012 – 74,102 miles
  • 2011 – 69,295 miles
  • 2010 – 65,187 miles
  • 2009 – 58,605 miles
  • 2008 – 48,717 miles
  • 2006 – 42,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,096 miles
  • AdvisoryN,S,F brake has a light bind and has been hot.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryO,S,R Tyre is 11 years old
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights gone dull

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front mirror glass deteriorated,view to rear ok at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,096 miles (+2,474)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    113,096 miles
    Test number
    426217277534
    • AdvisoryN,S,F brake has a light bind and has been hot.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO,S,R Tyre is 11 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass110,622 miles (+62)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,622 miles
    Test number
    917404872370
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlights gone dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail110,560 miles (+2,681)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,560 miles
    Test number
    783606236557
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exh leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Mid exh leaking from joint (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Front hanger broken from exh (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlights gone dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass107,879 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,879 miles
    Test number
    133960849823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,214 miles (+2,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,214 miles
    Test number
    905702459571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,678 miles (+2,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,678 miles
    Test number
    904719174541
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass100,611 miles (+2,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,611 miles
    Test number
    370442127891
    • AdvisoryExhaust downpipe bracket broken off exhaust,exhaust secure at time of test

  8. Pass98,274 miles (+2,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,274 miles
    Test number
    944302304797
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass95,586 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,586 miles
    Test number
    444067022027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror glass deteriorated,view to rear ok at time of test

  10. Fail95,574 miles (+2,486)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,574 miles
    Test number
    585627773475
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror glass deteriorated,view to rear ok at time of test

  11. Pass93,088 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,088 miles
    Test number
    273501769486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,049 miles (+2,210)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,049 miles
    Test number
    296305097616
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth rear substitute side lights on

  13. Pass90,839 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,839 miles
    Test number
    612470412812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail90,788 miles (+3,303)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,788 miles
    Test number
    755360721749
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass87,485 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,485 miles
    Test number
    642375482205
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail87,479 miles (+3,407)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,479 miles
    Test number
    734614097407
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and bush worn out (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and bush worn out (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass84,072 miles (+2,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,072 miles
    Test number
    272343415045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  18. Pass81,177 miles (+2,856)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,177 miles
    Test number
    309508164400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine light on

  19. Pass78,321 miles (+4,219)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,321 miles
    Test number
    668033773207
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket corroded

  20. Pass74,102 miles (+4,807)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,102 miles
    Test number
    315959972280
    • Note1 x rear exhaust mtg broken off (not insecure)
    • NoteOsf mirror glass slightly smoked (view still ok)

  21. Pass69,295 miles (+137)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,295 miles
    Test number
    735494691264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak on gearbox
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broken

  22. Fail69,158 miles (+3,971)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,158 miles
    Test number
    117834381293
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak on gearbox
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broken

  23. Pass65,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,187 miles
    Test number
    750170140302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail65,187 miles (+6,582)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,187 miles
    Test number
    612260540394
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass58,605 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    970681659340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,442 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,442 miles
    Test number
    824818029095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,262 miles (+4,545)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,262 miles
    Test number
    982389219083
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass48,717 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,717 miles
    Test number
    580376528077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail48,717 miles (+44)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,717 miles
    Test number
    801762628028
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Fail48,673 miles (+6,627)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,673 miles
    Test number
    210099018059
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  31. Pass42,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,046 miles
    Test number
    611623656398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 NVP

Does LS51 NVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 NVP is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 NVP?
The MOT on LS51 NVP is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 NVP done?
LS51 NVP was recorded at 113,096 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,593 miles a year.
Has LS51 NVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 NVP has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 NVP 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 NVP find?
LS51 NVP passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: n,s,f brake has a light bind and has been hot.; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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