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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LG54 DKOMOT history

LG54 DKO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LG54 DKO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
168,068 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG54 DKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG54 DKO was last recorded at 168,068 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 3,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,220 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,848 miles
Average per year
7,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,068 miles
  • 2024 – 164,220 miles
  • 2023 – 160,460 miles
  • 2022 – 156,050 miles
  • 2021 – 152,588 miles
  • 2020 – 149,692 miles
  • 2019 – 146,143 miles
  • 2018 – 141,005 miles
  • 2017 – 136,507 miles
  • 2016 – 132,146 miles
  • 2015 – 126,422 miles
  • 2014 – 123,452 miles
  • 2013 – 118,494 miles
  • 2012 – 105,178 miles
  • 2011 – 91,114 miles
  • 2010 – 76,717 miles
  • 2009 – 62,004 miles
  • 2008 – 49,024 miles
  • 2007 – 34,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,068 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,068 miles (+3,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    168,068 miles
    Test number
    988985043174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass164,220 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    164,220 miles
    Test number
    377485992468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Fail164,220 miles (+3,760)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,220 miles
    Test number
    741591820629
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  4. Pass160,460 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,460 miles
    Test number
    669338179163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail160,458 miles (+4,408)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,458 miles
    Test number
    131289716352
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release lever missing (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass156,050 miles (+3,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,050 miles
    Test number
    158261394821
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass152,588 miles (+2,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,588 miles
    Test number
    106423779647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass149,692 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,692 miles
    Test number
    279510152903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,143 miles (+5,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,143 miles
    Test number
    361612206470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass141,005 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    141,005 miles
    Test number
    387315859403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail141,001 miles (+4,494)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,001 miles
    Test number
    615666920148
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass136,507 miles (+4,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    136,507 miles
    Test number
    507609896967
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
  13. Pass132,146 miles (+5,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,146 miles
    Test number
    465150023394
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rears and across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass126,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    126,422 miles
    Test number
    831609187588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
  15. Fail126,422 miles (+2,970)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,422 miles
    Test number
    720522406446
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
  16. Pass123,452 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,452 miles
    Test number
    248405354256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail123,450 miles (+4,956)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,450 miles
    Test number
    915365544213
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass118,494 miles (+13,316)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    118,494 miles
    Test number
    619594823267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,178 miles (+14,064)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    105,178 miles
    Test number
    456730932218
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass91,114 miles (+14,397)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,114 miles
    Test number
    258939831240
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRubber jacking point nearside front damaged
  21. Pass76,717 miles (+14,713)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,717 miles
    Test number
    394383940254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,004 miles (+12,980)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,004 miles
    Test number
    392381449296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,024 miles (+14,733)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,024 miles
    Test number
    713296138213
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low
  24. Pass34,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,291 miles
    Test number
    454267637237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG54 DKO

Does LG54 DKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG54 DKO is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LG54 DKO?
The MOT on LG54 DKO is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG54 DKO done?
LG54 DKO was recorded at 168,068 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 7,315 miles a year.
Has LG54 DKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG54 DKO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LG54 DKO 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 LG54 DKO find?
LG54 DKO passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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