
Mercedes-Benz C
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
LK54 BYCMOT history
LK54 BYC is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2022 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,101 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Aug 2022
- Mileage
- 87,101 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,888 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK54 BYC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Aug 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
LK54 BYC was last recorded at 87,101 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 3,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 83,492 miles · 24 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,609 miles
- Average per year
- 3,888 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 87,101 miles
- 2021 – 83,492 miles
- 2020 – 76,560 miles
- 2019 – 71,503 miles
- 2018 – 69,155 miles
- 2017 – 64,332 miles
- 2016 – 60,217 miles
- 2015 – 60,181 miles
- 2014 – 60,130 miles
- 2012 – 59,483 miles
- 2011 – 59,469 miles
- 2010 – 54,212 miles
- 2009 – 44,096 miles
- 2008 – 30,115 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail87,101 miles (+3,609)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,101 miles
- Test number
- 608690081309
- DangerousNearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
Pass83,492 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 83,492 miles
- Test number
- 167099391551
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail83,487 miles (+6,927)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,487 miles
- Test number
- 117608267547
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,560 miles (+5,057)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 76,560 miles
- Test number
- 465737989747
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass71,503 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 71,503 miles
- Test number
- 841865935410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,503 miles (+2,348)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,503 miles
- Test number
- 808911621473
- Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass69,155 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 69,155 miles
- Test number
- 662071408512
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail69,155 miles (+4,823)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,155 miles
- Test number
- 997965431911
- MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,332 miles (+728)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 64,332 miles
- Test number
- 767255194084
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Pass63,604 miles (+3,387)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 63,604 miles
- Test number
- 510208753085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass60,217 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 60,217 miles
- Test number
- 527296520440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,181 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 60,181 miles
- Test number
- 655812555189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,130 miles (+647)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 60,130 miles
- Test number
- 956940604128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,483 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 59,483 miles
- Test number
- 536471802150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,469 miles (+5,257)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 59,469 miles
- Test number
- 405619481068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,212 miles (+10,116)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 54,212 miles
- Test number
- 621238870007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,096 miles (+13,981)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 44,096 miles
- Test number
- 172509849001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 30,115 miles
- Test number
- 473009838059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LK54 BYC
- Does LK54 BYC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LK54 BYC expired on 23 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LK54 BYC?
- The MOT on LK54 BYC expired on 23 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LK54 BYC done?
- LK54 BYC was recorded at 87,101 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 3,888 miles a year.
- Has LK54 BYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK54 BYC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LK54 BYC 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 LK54 BYC find?
- LK54 BYC failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 1 dangerous defect and 2 major defects: nearside steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected; nearside direction indicator not working; offside front tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle.
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