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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LS51 XPBMOT history

LS51 XPB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2023.

LS51 XPB silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2024
Mileage
173,115 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 XPB
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
13 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 XPB was last recorded at 173,115 miles on 16 Nov 2023, 5,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,584 miles · 7 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,531 miles
Average per year
6,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,115 miles
  • 2022 – 167,584 miles
  • 2021 – 161,999 miles
  • 2020 – 156,819 miles
  • 2019 – 150,947 miles
  • 2018 – 141,705 miles
  • 2017 – 134,193 miles
  • 2015 – 110,371 miles
  • 2014 – 94,643 miles
  • 2013 – 80,538 miles
  • 2012 – 66,173 miles
  • 2011 – 65,446 miles
  • 2010 – 64,657 miles
  • 2009 – 64,020 miles
  • 2008 – 63,331 miles
  • 2007 – 61,685 miles
  • 2006 – 59,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,115 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryEngine & under body panels fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear tyre perished on outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine & body under panels fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,115 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    173,115 miles
    Test number
    456292107660
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine & under body panels fitted

  2. Fail173,115 miles (+5,531)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,115 miles
    Test number
    463401888518
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine & under body panels fitted

  3. Pass167,584 miles (+5,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    167,584 miles
    Test number
    646340638035
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine & under body panels fitted

  4. Pass161,999 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,999 miles
    Test number
    687744684329
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisorySlight low effort on o/s parking brake
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s inner rack joint

  5. Fail161,999 miles (+5,180)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,999 miles
    Test number
    841958119846
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisorySlight low effort on o/s parking brake
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s inner rack joint

  6. Pass156,819 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,819 miles
    Test number
    730760336830
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine & body under panels fitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  7. Fail156,818 miles (+5,871)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,818 miles
    Test number
    603529832352
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine & body under panels fitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  8. Pass150,947 miles (+9,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,947 miles
    Test number
    356661540606
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trans axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted

  9. Pass141,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    141,705 miles
    Test number
    570700299779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail141,705 miles (+7,512)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,705 miles
    Test number
    418867378101
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  11. Pass134,193 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    134,193 miles
    Test number
    256635198382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  12. Fail134,193 miles (+23,822)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,193 miles
    Test number
    350909027047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  13. Pass110,371 miles (+15,728)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    110,371 miles
    Test number
    537505924493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,643 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    94,643 miles
    Test number
    148044014343
    • 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)

  15. Fail94,643 miles (+14,105)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,643 miles
    Test number
    587021914317
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)

  16. Fail80,538 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,538 miles
    Test number
    205000173275
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass80,538 miles (+14,365)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,538 miles
    Test number
    229940873253
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass66,173 miles (+727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,173 miles
    Test number
    369565182274
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass65,446 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,446 miles
    Test number
    497986461248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,657 miles
    Test number
    322597070274
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail64,657 miles (+637)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,657 miles
    Test number
    932077570244
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass64,020 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,020 miles
    Test number
    250628869228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,331 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,331 miles
    Test number
    704763168242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,685 miles (+1,907)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,685 miles
    Test number
    502188087298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    59,778 miles
    Test number
    423421766212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 XPB

Does LS51 XPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 XPB expired on 24 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 XPB?
The MOT on LS51 XPB expired on 24 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 XPB done?
LS51 XPB was recorded at 173,115 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2023, an average of 6,604 miles a year.
Has LS51 XPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 XPB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 XPB 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 XPB find?
LS51 XPB passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, and 2 more.

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