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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

254 LODMOT history

254 LOD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 77,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

254 LOD silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
77,429 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
254 LOD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

254 LOD was last recorded at 77,429 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 2,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,299 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,130 miles
Average per year
2,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,429 miles
  • 2024 – 75,299 miles
  • 2023 – 73,481 miles
  • 2022 – 71,691 miles
  • 2021 – 70,127 miles
  • 2020 – 68,471 miles
  • 2019 – 67,060 miles
  • 2018 – 64,568 miles
  • 2017 – 61,996 miles
  • 2016 – 59,091 miles
  • 2015 – 56,210 miles
  • 2014 – 54,012 miles
  • 2013 – 51,981 miles
  • 2012 – 50,258 miles
  • 2011 – 48,280 miles
  • 2010 – 46,278 miles
  • 2009 – 42,304 miles
  • 2008 – 37,191 miles
  • 2007 – 33,057 miles
  • 2006 – 28,971 miles
  • 2005 – 24,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,429 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within zone A and larger than a 10mm circle but outside of drivers view of the road

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,429 miles
    Test number
    913222796777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,425 miles (+2,126)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,425 miles
    Test number
    466527636276
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  3. Pass75,299 miles (+1,818)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,299 miles
    Test number
    257947082354
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within zone A and larger than a 10mm circle but outside of drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,481 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    73,481 miles
    Test number
    668270640726
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within zone A and larger than a 10mm circle but outside of drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail73,477 miles (+1,786)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,477 miles
    Test number
    661258178121
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within zone A and larger than a 10mm circle but outside of drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,691 miles (+1,564)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,691 miles
    Test number
    225263875035
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within zone A and larger than a 10mm circle but outside of drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,127 miles (+1,656)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,127 miles
    Test number
    173744158369
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within zone A and larger than a 10mm circle but outside of drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,471 miles (+37)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,471 miles
    Test number
    114129120757
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within zone A and larger than a 10mm circle but outside of drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail68,434 miles (+1,374)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,434 miles
    Test number
    988935092270
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within zone A and larger than a 10mm circle but outside of drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass67,060 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,060 miles
    Test number
    483213551291
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within zone A and larger than a 10mm circle but not in drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail67,060 miles (+2,492)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,060 miles
    Test number
    799520510943
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within zone A and larger than a 10mm circle but not in drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass64,568 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,568 miles
    Test number
    750577905928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail64,560 miles (+2,564)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,560 miles
    Test number
    707470236781
    • 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))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass61,996 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,996 miles
    Test number
    645017208539
    • AdvisoryE S P & ENGINE LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail61,981 miles (+2,890)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,981 miles
    Test number
    442876373868
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryE S P & ENGINE LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,091 miles (+2,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,091 miles
    Test number
    796810741683
    • AdvisoryENGINE LIGHT ON

  17. Pass56,210 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,210 miles
    Test number
    677004757575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,012 miles (+2,031)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,012 miles
    Test number
    287468124307
    • NoteSide wall damage to n/s/f tyre

  19. Pass51,981 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,981 miles
    Test number
    799943333378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,258 miles (+1,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,258 miles
    Test number
    217810212316
    • 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)

  21. Pass48,280 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,280 miles
    Test number
    757207521318
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail48,280 miles (+2,002)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,280 miles
    Test number
    396146721364
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass46,278 miles (+3,974)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,278 miles
    Test number
    903734530390
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut on wall

  24. Pass42,304 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,304 miles
    Test number
    191541139341
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  25. Fail42,304 miles (+5,113)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,304 miles
    Test number
    493921539344
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  26. Pass37,191 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,191 miles
    Test number
    423016538354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,057 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,057 miles
    Test number
    174207917349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,971 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,971 miles
    Test number
    990254026335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass24,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    24,384 miles
    Test number
    171475325380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 254 LOD

What vehicle is registration 254 LOD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 254 LOD on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Nov 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 254 LOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 254 LOD expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 254 LOD?
The MOT on 254 LOD expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 254 LOD done?
254 LOD was recorded at 77,429 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 2,663 miles a year.
Has 254 LOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 254 LOD has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 254 LOD 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 254 LOD find?
254 LOD passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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