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Mercedes-Benz 500

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 4,973 cc

L54 RMXMOT history

L54 RMX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 242,970 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
242,970 km
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,550 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L54 RMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L54 RMX was last recorded at 242,970 km on 11 Sept 2025, 599 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,371 km · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
599 km
Average per year
2,550 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 242,970 km
  • 2024 – 242,371 km
  • 2023 – 242,324 km
  • 2021 – 240,387 km
  • 2020 – 232,950 km
  • 2019 – 232,315 km
  • 2018 – 232,274 km
  • 2011 – 227,292 km
  • 2009 – 218,818 km
  • 2008 – 214,556 km
  • 2007 – 207,310 km
  • 2006 – 193,305 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,970 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,970 km (+599)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    242,970 km
    Test number
    932102632819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass242,371 km (+47)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    242,371 km
    Test number
    717862847114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass242,324 km (+1,937)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    242,324 km
    Test number
    938139842643
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass240,387 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    240,387 km
    Test number
    143524453133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail240,387 km (+100)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,387 km
    Test number
    299955692626
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail240,287 km (+7,337)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,287 km
    Test number
    261551724379
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass232,950 km (+635)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    232,950 km
    Test number
    859539360271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass232,315 km (+41)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    232,315 km
    Test number
    265086189823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass232,274 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    232,274 km
    Test number
    793751166520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass231,924 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    231,924 miles
    Test number
    785815305189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail231,920 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,920 miles
    Test number
    296734005499
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass227,292 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    227,292 km
    Test number
    527911941357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail227,292 km (+8,474)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,292 km
    Test number
    498765031429
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass218,818 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    218,818 km
    Test number
    644832769111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail218,818 km (+4,262)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,818 km
    Test number
    430791669142
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass214,556 km (+7,246)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    214,556 km
    Test number
    410329068100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass207,310 km (+14,005)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    207,310 km
    Test number
    112944827107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass193,305 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    193,305 km
    Test number
    112589876003
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

Questions about L54 RMX

Does L54 RMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L54 RMX expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L54 RMX?
The MOT on L54 RMX expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L54 RMX done?
L54 RMX was recorded at 242,970 km at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 2,550 km a year.
Has L54 RMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L54 RMX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L54 RMX 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 L54 RMX find?
L54 RMX passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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