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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LS51 OJAMOT history

LS51 OJA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2022.

LS51 OJA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2023
Mileage
149,471 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 OJA
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
16 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 OJA was last recorded at 149,471 miles on 7 Jun 2022, 5,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,833 miles · 13 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
5,638 miles
Average per year
7,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,471 miles
  • 2021 – 143,833 miles
  • 2020 – 139,802 miles
  • 2019 – 132,274 miles
  • 2018 – 122,069 miles
  • 2017 – 108,334 miles
  • 2016 – 94,772 miles
  • 2015 – 80,527 miles
  • 2014 – 67,733 miles
  • 2013 – 59,964 miles
  • 2012 – 56,869 miles
  • 2011 – 53,451 miles
  • 2010 – 50,421 miles
  • 2009 – 45,432 miles
  • 2008 – 40,861 miles
  • 2007 – 35,738 miles
  • 2006 – 30,987 miles
  • 2005 – 29,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,471 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth side rear wheal arch corroded
  • AdvisoryBottom covers fitted obscuring some underside compoventsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • EML

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Top passenger side (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,471 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    149,471 miles
    Test number
    236551882828
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear wheal arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBottom covers fitted obscuring some underside compovents

  2. Fail149,471 miles (+5,638)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,471 miles
    Test number
    570615128580
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear wheal arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBottom covers fitted obscuring some underside compovents

  3. Pass143,833 miles (+4,031)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    143,833 miles
    Test number
    842142092868
    • AdvisoryBOTH SIDE REAR WHEAL ORCH CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPOVENTS
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass139,802 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    139,802 miles
    Test number
    581731051902
    • AdvisoryBOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH SIDES (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail139,799 miles (+7,525)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,799 miles
    Test number
    538768971491
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH SIDES (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass132,274 miles (+10,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    132,274 miles
    Test number
    556885024380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,069 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,069 miles
    Test number
    402089399774
    • AdvisoryEML
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Top passenger side (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail122,069 miles (+13,735)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,069 miles
    Test number
    258412608305
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEML
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Top passenger side (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass108,334 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,334 miles
    Test number
    896243181321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,312 miles (+13,540)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,312 miles
    Test number
    221458220682
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass94,772 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,772 miles
    Test number
    360194921742
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail94,771 miles (+14,244)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,771 miles
    Test number
    217285558575
    • DangerousBAD OIL LEAK
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass80,527 miles (+12,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,527 miles
    Test number
    206925085045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass67,733 miles (+7,769)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,733 miles
    Test number
    165931274484
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  15. Pass59,964 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,964 miles
    Test number
    515532533022
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail59,964 miles (+3,095)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,964 miles
    Test number
    869782633057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass56,869 miles (+3,418)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,869 miles
    Test number
    888884812142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass53,451 miles (+3,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,451 miles
    Test number
    838490811176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass50,421 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,421 miles
    Test number
    250691480056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,432 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,432 miles
    Test number
    974486409142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,861 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,861 miles
    Test number
    100792818167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,738 miles (+4,751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,738 miles
    Test number
    684013807148
    • 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 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. Pass30,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,987 miles
    Test number
    282496036174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,987 miles (+1,539)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,987 miles
    Test number
    254396536146
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass29,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    29,448 miles
    Test number
    121895055316
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail29,448 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,448 miles
    Test number
    874865155324
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS51 OJA

Does LS51 OJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 OJA expired on 6 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 OJA?
The MOT on LS51 OJA expired on 6 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 OJA done?
LS51 OJA was recorded at 149,471 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2022, an average of 7,292 miles a year.
Has LS51 OJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 OJA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LS51 OJA 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 OJA find?
LS51 OJA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2022 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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