Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc
LS51 XMPMOT history
LS51 XMP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,133 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 126,133 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,312 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 XMP
- 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
- 5 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 XMP was last recorded at 126,133 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 4,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,932 miles · 14 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,201 miles
- Average per year
- 5,312 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,133 miles
- 2025 – 121,932 miles
- 2024 – 117,773 miles
- 2023 – 112,761 miles
- 2022 – 109,098 miles
- 2021 – 108,469 miles
- 2020 – 106,811 miles
- 2019 – 101,260 miles
- 2018 – 93,861 miles
- 2017 – 86,222 miles
- 2016 – 75,681 miles
- 2015 – 67,536 miles
- 2014 – 60,340 miles
- 2013 – 54,777 miles
- 2012 – 48,670 miles
- 2011 – 42,666 miles
- 2009 – 38,078 miles
- 2008 – 34,140 miles
- 2007 – 26,899 miles
- 2006 – 21,125 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,133 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,133 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 126,133 miles
- Test number
- 866075432245
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Fail126,133 miles (+4,201)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,133 miles
- Test number
- 695454290543
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Pass121,932 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 121,932 miles
- Test number
- 711731628044
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Fail121,932 miles (+4,159)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,932 miles
- Test number
- 602805707102
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Pass117,773 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 117,773 miles
- Test number
- 628640527138
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Fail117,773 miles (+5,012)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,773 miles
- Test number
- 432771965369
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Pass112,761 miles (+3,663)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 112,761 miles
- Test number
- 602153445341
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Pass109,098 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 109,098 miles
- Test number
- 348369493234
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail109,098 miles (+629)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,098 miles
- Test number
- 860439870276
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and low thred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,469 miles (+1,658)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 108,469 miles
- Test number
- 429172338681
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,811 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 106,811 miles
- Test number
- 986296347156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,811 miles (+5,551)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,811 miles
- Test number
- 494019558663
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,260 miles (+7,399)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 101,260 miles
- Test number
- 785769178224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,861 miles (+7,639)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 93,861 miles
- Test number
- 126142801069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,222 miles (+10,541)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 86,222 miles
- Test number
- 729082358053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,681 miles (+8,145)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 75,681 miles
- Test number
- 584425861564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,536 miles (+7,196)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 67,536 miles
- Test number
- 989217525080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,340 miles (+5,563)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 60,340 miles
- Test number
- 285128944061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,777 miles (+6,107)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 54,777 miles
- Test number
- 307904743096
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,670 miles (+6,004)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 48,670 miles
- Test number
- 339576922086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,666 miles (+4,588)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 42,666 miles
- Test number
- 775997021096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 38,078 miles
- Test number
- 240526639333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,078 miles (+3,938)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,078 miles
- Test number
- 801736539392
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass34,140 miles (+7,241)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 34,140 miles
- Test number
- 331260838352
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass26,899 miles (+5,774)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 26,899 miles
- Test number
- 780346947266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,125 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,125 miles
- Test number
- 250429626132
- Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
Pass21,125 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 21,125 miles
- Test number
- 483409226105
- 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)
Questions about LS51 XMP
- Does LS51 XMP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 XMP is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 XMP?
- The MOT on LS51 XMP is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS51 XMP done?
- LS51 XMP was recorded at 126,133 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,312 miles a year.
- Has LS51 XMP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 XMP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS51 XMP 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 XMP find?
- LS51 XMP passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust mounting defective; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 4 more.
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