Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc
LS51 VCJMOT history
LS51 VCJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,860 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 96,860 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,245 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 VCJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 VCJ was last recorded at 96,860 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,235 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,625 miles
- Average per year
- 3,245 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,860 miles
- 2025 – 95,235 miles
- 2024 – 93,536 miles
- 2023 – 91,771 miles
- 2022 – 89,308 miles
- 2020 – 85,911 miles
- 2018 – 80,777 miles
- 2017 – 77,847 miles
- 2016 – 74,582 miles
- 2015 – 71,832 miles
- 2014 – 69,359 miles
- 2013 – 66,265 miles
- 2012 – 62,868 miles
- 2011 – 59,470 miles
- 2010 – 54,310 miles
- 2009 – 51,095 miles
- 2008 – 47,525 miles
- 2007 – 40,654 miles
- 2006 – 34,194 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,860 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,860 miles (+1,625)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 96,860 miles
- Test number
- 773344334215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass95,235 miles (+1,699)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 95,235 miles
- Test number
- 850877140480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides near bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Antiroll bar, brakets etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass93,536 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 93,536 miles
- Test number
- 649553163943
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail93,536 miles (+1,765)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,536 miles
- Test number
- 858776917086
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass91,771 miles (+138)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 91,771 miles
- Test number
- 153902759081
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail91,633 miles (+2,325)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,633 miles
- Test number
- 441360474476
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass89,308 miles (+3,397)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 89,308 miles
- Test number
- 114585895301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,911 miles (+1,921)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 85,911 miles
- Test number
- 386630642824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,990 miles (+3,213)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 83,990 miles
- Test number
- 907316838175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,777 miles (+2,930)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 80,777 miles
- Test number
- 800977931758
- 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))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass77,847 miles (+3,265)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 77,847 miles
- Test number
- 190545220929
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manifold/downpipe area (7.1.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass74,582 miles (+2,750)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 74,582 miles
- Test number
- 139954323328
- AdvisoryEML Displayed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components
Pass71,832 miles (+2,473)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 71,832 miles
- Test number
- 673320601576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,359 miles (+3,094)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 69,359 miles
- Test number
- 957212074216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,265 miles (+3,397)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 66,265 miles
- Test number
- 367814463406
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Note205/55/16 N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED
Pass62,868 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 62,868 miles
- Test number
- 597794262281
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail62,868 miles (+3,398)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,868 miles
- Test number
- 776084562261
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass59,470 miles (+5,160)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 59,470 miles
- Test number
- 677824061212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,310 miles (+3,215)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 54,310 miles
- Test number
- 601021570255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,095 miles (+3,570)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 51,095 miles
- Test number
- 692285559281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,525 miles (+6,871)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 47,525 miles
- Test number
- 544307058235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,654 miles (+6,460)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 40,654 miles
- Test number
- 933638057200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 34,194 miles
- Test number
- 791289456281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 VCJ
- Does LS51 VCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 VCJ is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 VCJ?
- The MOT on LS51 VCJ is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS51 VCJ done?
- LS51 VCJ was recorded at 96,860 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,245 miles a year.
- Has LS51 VCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 VCJ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS51 VCJ 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 VCJ find?
- LS51 VCJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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