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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LS51 UTKMOT history

LS51 UTK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2024.

LS51 UTK blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2025
Mileage
115,143 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 UTK
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
12 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 UTK was last recorded at 115,143 miles on 17 Feb 2024, 4,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2020: 96,797 miles, lower than 96,800 miles on 12 Feb 2020.

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
110,880 miles · 15 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,263 miles
Average per year
4,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,143 miles
  • 2023 – 110,880 miles
  • 2022 – 105,602 miles
  • 2021 – 101,372 miles
  • 2020 – 96,797 miles
  • 2019 – 91,384 miles
  • 2018 – 85,278 miles
  • 2017 – 80,026 miles
  • 2016 – 73,439 miles
  • 2015 – 66,999 miles
  • 2012 – 62,619 miles
  • 2011 – 57,793 miles
  • 2010 – 52,315 miles
  • 2009 – 46,325 miles
  • 2008 – 41,276 miles
  • 2007 – 37,513 miles
  • 2006 – 32,171 miles
  • 2005 – 27,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,143 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60r15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower control arm. Thrust arms.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,143 miles (+4,263)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,143 miles
    Test number
    151198108538
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,880 miles (+5,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,880 miles
    Test number
    685850697510
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass105,602 miles (+4,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,602 miles
    Test number
    234355390204
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,372 miles (+98)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,372 miles
    Test number
    819555757626
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower control arm. Thrust arms. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail101,274 miles (+4,477)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,274 miles
    Test number
    878273773327
    • MajorRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Nearside and offside. (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower control arm. Thrust arms. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass96,797 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,797 miles
    Test number
    194453182263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,800 miles (+5,416)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,800 miles
    Test number
    621595856366
    • DangerousOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap not locking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass91,384 miles (+6,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,384 miles
    Test number
    421691569810
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,278 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,278 miles
    Test number
    295086859330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,026 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,026 miles
    Test number
    600055924863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,439 miles
    Test number
    156915616907
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail73,439 miles (+6,440)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,439 miles
    Test number
    845731148867
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass66,999 miles (+4,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,999 miles
    Test number
    187652165052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass62,619 miles (+4,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,619 miles
    Test number
    748419542312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass57,793 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,793 miles
    Test number
    887307741311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,315 miles (+5,990)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,315 miles
    Test number
    173533240350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,325 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    46,325 miles
    Test number
    401306259334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,276 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,276 miles
    Test number
    904268358331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,269 miles (+3,756)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,269 miles
    Test number
    813957658303
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall damaged

  20. Pass37,513 miles (+5,342)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,513 miles
    Test number
    533300647313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,171 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,171 miles
    Test number
    732182516395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    27,958 miles
    Test number
    502052415327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 UTK

Does LS51 UTK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 UTK expired on 2 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 UTK?
The MOT on LS51 UTK expired on 2 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 UTK done?
LS51 UTK was recorded at 115,143 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2024, an average of 4,771 miles a year.
Has LS51 UTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 UTK has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 UTK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 UTK find?
LS51 UTK passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen wiper blade defective; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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