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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LS51 NXBMOT history

LS51 NXB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

LS51 NXB blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,382 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 NXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 NXB was last recorded at 86,382 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 3,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,328 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,054 miles
Average per year
3,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,382 miles
  • 2025 – 83,328 miles
  • 2024 – 82,542 miles
  • 2023 – 81,317 miles
  • 2022 – 79,142 miles
  • 2021 – 74,749 miles
  • 2020 – 68,194 miles
  • 2019 – 64,559 miles
  • 2018 – 62,450 miles
  • 2017 – 58,158 miles
  • 2016 – 52,892 miles
  • 2015 – 49,567 miles
  • 2014 – 46,519 miles
  • 2013 – 42,533 miles
  • 2012 – 38,864 miles
  • 2011 – 33,507 miles
  • 2010 – 29,130 miles
  • 2008 – 24,440 miles
  • 2007 – 20,148 miles
  • 2006 – 15,312 miles
  • 2005 – 13,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,382 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,382 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,382 miles
    Test number
    616538401514
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

  2. Fail86,382 miles (+3,054)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,382 miles
    Test number
    273685639906
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

  3. Pass83,328 miles (+786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,328 miles
    Test number
    504960898584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,542 miles (+1,225)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,542 miles
    Test number
    137089272159
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,317 miles (+2,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,317 miles
    Test number
    175345318612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass79,142 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,142 miles
    Test number
    547832745386
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail79,140 miles (+4,391)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,140 miles
    Test number
    734339703366
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass74,749 miles (+6,555)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,749 miles
    Test number
    828775584167
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass68,194 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    68,194 miles
    Test number
    895228412838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,559 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,559 miles
    Test number
    343295123507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,527 miles (+2,077)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,527 miles
    Test number
    736887085826
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass62,450 miles (+4,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,450 miles
    Test number
    215302401532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension noisy

  13. Pass58,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,158 miles
    Test number
    466215381198
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail58,158 miles (+5,266)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,158 miles
    Test number
    935489843508
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass52,892 miles (+170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    343649045369
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Fail52,722 miles (+3,155)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,722 miles
    Test number
    373574787041
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass49,567 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,567 miles
    Test number
    918672805013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,519 miles (+3,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,519 miles
    Test number
    156068724016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass42,533 miles (+3,669)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,533 miles
    Test number
    146887213426
    • NoteCuts in nearside front outer tyrewall

  20. Pass38,864 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,864 miles
    Test number
    748264512076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,507 miles (+4,377)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,507 miles
    Test number
    818516821004
    • NoteCut in nearside front outer tyrewall

  22. Fail29,130 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,130 miles
    Test number
    492144200004
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCuts in nearside front outer tyrewall

  23. Pass29,130 miles (+4,690)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,130 miles
    Test number
    920964100098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCuts in nearside front outer tyrewall

  24. Pass24,440 miles (+4,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,440 miles
    Test number
    220041658354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass20,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,148 miles
    Test number
    432124057464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,148 miles (+4,836)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,148 miles
    Test number
    490324857347
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass15,312 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,312 miles
    Test number
    414762786249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    13,535 miles
    Test number
    861331405368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 NXB

Does LS51 NXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 NXB is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 NXB?
The MOT on LS51 NXB is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 NXB done?
LS51 NXB was recorded at 86,382 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 3,526 miles a year.
Has LS51 NXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 NXB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS51 NXB 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 NXB find?
LS51 NXB passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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