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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

LB54 DONMOT history

LB54 DON is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,820 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 DON
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 DON was last recorded at 115,820 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 2,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,533 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,287 miles
Average per year
4,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,820 miles
  • 2023 – 110,240 miles
  • 2022 – 94,496 miles
  • 2021 – 86,431 miles
  • 2019 – 82,023 miles
  • 2018 – 79,495 miles
  • 2017 – 75,748 miles
  • 2016 – 72,127 miles
  • 2015 – 68,958 miles
  • 2014 – 66,264 miles
  • 2013 – 63,056 miles
  • 2012 – 58,468 miles
  • 2011 – 51,739 miles
  • 2010 – 47,349 miles
  • 2009 – 42,303 miles
  • 2008 – 38,354 miles
  • 2007 – 33,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,820 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,820 miles (+2,287)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,820 miles
    Test number
    910508543498
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded

  2. Pass113,533 miles (+3,293)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,533 miles
    Test number
    451892403525
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring underside components

  3. Pass110,240 miles (+6,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,240 miles
    Test number
    974012843176
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,924 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,924 miles
    Test number
    453733959655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail103,919 miles (+9,423)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,919 miles
    Test number
    170645328365
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass94,496 miles (+8,065)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,496 miles
    Test number
    279648587666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass86,431 miles (+4,408)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,431 miles
    Test number
    602348426672
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,023 miles
    Test number
    722715868644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,022 miles (+2,527)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,022 miles
    Test number
    251437792336
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,495 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,495 miles
    Test number
    999033143214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,748 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,748 miles
    Test number
    299730043942
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail75,747 miles (+3,620)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,747 miles
    Test number
    171632148375
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass72,127 miles (+3,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,127 miles
    Test number
    765002717272
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust minor corrosion

  14. Pass68,958 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,958 miles
    Test number
    245743292688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,950 miles (+2,686)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,950 miles
    Test number
    145069093694
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass66,264 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,264 miles
    Test number
    379052554400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,056 miles (+4,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,056 miles
    Test number
    345559143481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,468 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,468 miles
    Test number
    507473542265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,365 miles (+6,626)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    356265132272
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass51,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,739 miles
    Test number
    247325231229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,739 miles (+4,390)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,739 miles
    Test number
    988764831277
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass47,349 miles (+5,046)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,349 miles
    Test number
    340729830400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn and lipped

  23. Pass42,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,303 miles
    Test number
    410276839268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,303 miles (+3,949)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,303 miles
    Test number
    993856739298
    • DangerousNearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

  25. Pass38,354 miles (+4,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,354 miles
    Test number
    203585358212
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass33,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,711 miles
    Test number
    350797347290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 DON

Does LB54 DON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 DON is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 DON?
The MOT on LB54 DON is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 DON done?
LB54 DON was recorded at 115,820 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 4,487 miles a year.
Has LB54 DON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 DON has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 DON 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 LB54 DON find?
LB54 DON passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round; rear subframe slightly corroded.

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