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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

LS51 WNLMOT history

LS51 WNL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

LS51 WNL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2022
Mileage
81,271 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 WNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 WNL was last recorded at 81,271 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,598 miles · 7 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
673 miles
Average per year
3,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 81,271 miles
  • 2020 – 80,598 miles
  • 2019 – 79,719 miles
  • 2018 – 78,574 miles
  • 2017 – 77,749 miles
  • 2016 – 75,648 miles
  • 2015 – 75,494 miles
  • 2014 – 69,581 miles
  • 2013 – 60,817 miles
  • 2012 – 57,227 miles
  • 2011 – 54,633 miles
  • 2010 – 51,861 miles
  • 2009 – 46,115 miles
  • 2008 – 40,376 miles
  • 2007 – 34,349 miles
  • 2006 – 30,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,271 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,271 miles (+673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,271 miles
    Test number
    379587189852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass80,598 miles (+879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,598 miles
    Test number
    637715092079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass79,719 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,719 miles
    Test number
    143325613695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,574 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,574 miles
    Test number
    848786720224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,573 miles (+824)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,573 miles
    Test number
    778721582960
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass77,749 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,749 miles
    Test number
    836553690667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,648 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,648 miles
    Test number
    690790000009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Fail75,638 miles (+144)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,638 miles
    Test number
    801150229222
    • FailureNearside 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass75,494 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,494 miles
    Test number
    537834420655
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail75,494 miles (+5,913)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,494 miles
    Test number
    416915235149
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass69,581 miles (+8,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,581 miles
    Test number
    307776064255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass60,817 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,817 miles
    Test number
    467588243274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,227 miles (+2,594)4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,227 miles
    Test number
    419300452268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system is starting to corrode
    • NoteFront brakes are worn
    • NoteRear brake pads are worn
    • NoteRear vehicle floorpan is starting to corrode

  14. Pass54,633 miles (+2,772)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,633 miles
    Test number
    359192351231
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

  15. Pass51,861 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,861 miles
    Test number
    943031230205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,115 miles
    Test number
    331678839446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,110 miles (+5,734)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,110 miles
    Test number
    273568039256
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass40,376 miles (+6,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,376 miles
    Test number
    631360048234
    • 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)

  19. Pass34,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,349 miles
    Test number
    422365037284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,349 miles (+3,977)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,349 miles
    Test number
    211895437291
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,372 miles
    Test number
    144907546268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 WNL

Does LS51 WNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 WNL expired on 7 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 WNL?
The MOT on LS51 WNL expired on 7 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 WNL done?
LS51 WNL was recorded at 81,271 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 3,336 miles a year.
Has LS51 WNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 WNL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LS51 WNL 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 WNL find?
LS51 WNL passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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