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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

V51 OBDMOT history

V51 OBD is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

V51 OBD blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2023
Mileage
101,208 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 OBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 OBD was last recorded at 101,208 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 4,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,470 miles · 20 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,738 miles
Average per year
3,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,208 miles
  • 2021 – 96,470 miles
  • 2020 – 92,682 miles
  • 2019 – 91,494 miles
  • 2018 – 90,675 miles
  • 2017 – 88,890 miles
  • 2016 – 87,115 miles
  • 2015 – 84,775 miles
  • 2014 – 80,906 miles
  • 2013 – 70,673 miles
  • 2012 – 59,529 miles
  • 2011 – 49,344 miles
  • 2010 – 46,272 miles
  • 2009 – 44,678 miles
  • 2008 – 42,518 miles
  • 2007 – 40,463 miles
  • 2006 – 38,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,208 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,208 miles (+4,738)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,208 miles
    Test number
    780689066158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,470 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,470 miles
    Test number
    948720108997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail96,470 miles (+3,788)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,470 miles
    Test number
    867080582783
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,682 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,682 miles
    Test number
    612044839920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,494 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,494 miles
    Test number
    584463760540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,675 miles (+1,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,675 miles
    Test number
    962173466136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass88,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,890 miles
    Test number
    644982991727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Fail88,890 miles (+1,775)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,890 miles
    Test number
    744108199191
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass87,115 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,115 miles
    Test number
    747589588395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,775 miles (+3,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,775 miles
    Test number
    736739292286
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass80,906 miles (+10,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,906 miles
    Test number
    219309514367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass70,673 miles (+11,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,673 miles
    Test number
    327094433348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass59,529 miles (+10,185)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    527653012317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,344 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,344 miles
    Test number
    319116721351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,272 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,272 miles
    Test number
    940178100338
    • NoteUnable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

  16. Fail46,272 miles (+1,594)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,272 miles
    Test number
    842038400306
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

  17. Pass44,678 miles (+2,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,678 miles
    Test number
    204894539309
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass42,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,518 miles
    Test number
    553390618318
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail42,518 miles (+2,055)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,518 miles
    Test number
    803280718395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail40,463 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,463 miles
    Test number
    214578537310
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear number plate water ingress

  21. Pass40,463 miles (+2,272)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,463 miles
    Test number
    832378037304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear number plate water ingress

  22. Pass38,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,191 miles
    Test number
    520244236330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V51 OBD

Does V51 OBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V51 OBD expired on 30 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V51 OBD?
The MOT on V51 OBD expired on 30 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V51 OBD done?
V51 OBD was recorded at 101,208 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 3,972 miles a year.
Has V51 OBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 OBD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V51 OBD 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 V51 OBD find?
V51 OBD passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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