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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LG54 DLXMOT history

LG54 DLX is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

LG54 DLX blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
174,040 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG54 DLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG54 DLX was last recorded at 174,040 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 12,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,235 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
12,805 miles
Average per year
8,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,040 miles
  • 2024 – 161,235 miles
  • 2023 – 144,446 miles
  • 2022 – 131,732 miles
  • 2021 – 122,469 miles
  • 2018 – 104,840 miles
  • 2017 – 97,613 miles
  • 2016 – 91,338 miles
  • 2015 – 85,753 miles
  • 2014 – 77,292 miles
  • 2013 – 71,123 miles
  • 2012 – 63,862 miles
  • 2011 – 54,761 miles
  • 2010 – 45,510 miles
  • 2009 – 39,511 miles
  • 2008 – 31,876 miles
  • 2007 – 24,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,040 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,040 miles (+12,805)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    174,040 miles
    Test number
    915334814167
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass161,235 miles (+16,789)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    161,235 miles
    Test number
    707844258818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,446 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    144,446 miles
    Test number
    836068906262
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail144,445 miles (+12,713)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,445 miles
    Test number
    108756965021
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass131,732 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,732 miles
    Test number
    667628117389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail131,703 miles (+9,234)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,703 miles
    Test number
    942020566585
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass122,469 miles (+17,629)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,469 miles
    Test number
    830887645513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,840 miles (+7,227)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,840 miles
    Test number
    794568150780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,613 miles (+6,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,613 miles
    Test number
    795360070979
    • AdvisoryBrake wearing light on but brakes in full working odder

  10. Pass91,338 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,338 miles
    Test number
    365230818451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail91,338 miles (+5,585)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,338 miles
    Test number
    474465960834
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass85,753 miles (+8,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,753 miles
    Test number
    729963809609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass77,292 miles (+6,169)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,292 miles
    Test number
    958136674267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,123 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,123 miles
    Test number
    858558863253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,862 miles (+9,101)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,862 miles
    Test number
    749889962277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,761 miles (+9,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,761 miles
    Test number
    938688771238
    • 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)

  17. Pass45,510 miles (+5,999)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,510 miles
    Test number
    394040580281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,511 miles
    Test number
    721270989230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,511 miles (+7,635)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,511 miles
    Test number
    910510389228
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass31,876 miles (+7,483)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,876 miles
    Test number
    784020188248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,393 miles
    Test number
    952361387277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG54 DLX

Does LG54 DLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG54 DLX expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG54 DLX?
The MOT on LG54 DLX expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG54 DLX done?
LG54 DLX was recorded at 174,040 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 8,385 miles a year.
Has LG54 DLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG54 DLX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LG54 DLX 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 DLX find?
LG54 DLX passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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