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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LK54 EKCMOT history

LK54 EKC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 205,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

LK54 EKC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2024
Mileage
205,156 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 EKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 EKC was last recorded at 205,156 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 11,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,305 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
11,851 miles
Average per year
11,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 205,156 miles
  • 2022 – 193,305 miles
  • 2021 – 182,261 miles
  • 2020 – 175,083 miles
  • 2019 – 162,834 miles
  • 2018 – 149,635 miles
  • 2017 – 133,544 miles
  • 2016 – 117,604 miles
  • 2015 – 104,901 miles
  • 2013 – 94,096 miles
  • 2012 – 81,722 miles
  • 2011 – 70,578 miles
  • 2010 – 63,199 miles
  • 2009 – 52,425 miles
  • 2008 – 43,205 miles
  • 2007 – 32,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,156 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front tyre is cut on outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    205,156 miles
    Test number
    849103706750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail205,156 miles (+11,851)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,156 miles
    Test number
    441946757191
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,305 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    193,305 miles
    Test number
    926078109143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail192,907 miles (+10,646)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,907 miles
    Test number
    223356024601
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass182,261 miles (+7,178)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    182,261 miles
    Test number
    621139357506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    175,083 miles
    Test number
    866377257601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail175,083 miles (+350)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,083 miles
    Test number
    363026605021
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail174,733 miles (+11,899)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,733 miles
    Test number
    335182849546
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIndicator stalk worn
    • AdvisoryMovement in both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryMovement in n/s/r anti roll bar d bush

  9. Pass162,834 miles (+13,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    162,834 miles
    Test number
    307557873384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass149,635 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    149,635 miles
    Test number
    876033599822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is cut on outer sidewall

  11. Fail149,633 miles (+16,089)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,633 miles
    Test number
    699304932593
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty not staying on when left indicators operated (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is cut on outer sidewall

  12. Pass133,544 miles (+15,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    133,544 miles
    Test number
    214298526205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass117,604 miles (+12,703)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    117,604 miles
    Test number
    956103185774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

  14. Pass104,901 miles (+10,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    104,901 miles
    Test number
    716803525061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass94,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    94,096 miles
    Test number
    345598553357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,096 miles (+12,374)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,096 miles
    Test number
    949522753363
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass81,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,722 miles
    Test number
    655462732327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,722 miles (+11,144)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,722 miles
    Test number
    467034722320
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass70,578 miles (+7,379)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    336723971258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,199 miles (+10,774)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,199 miles
    Test number
    701595880243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,425 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,425 miles
    Test number
    983006389262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,422 miles (+9,217)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,422 miles
    Test number
    941445989256
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass43,205 miles (+11,071)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,205 miles
    Test number
    783911398216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,134 miles
    Test number
    202250047295
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LK54 EKC

Does LK54 EKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK54 EKC expired on 16 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK54 EKC?
The MOT on LK54 EKC expired on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK54 EKC done?
LK54 EKC was recorded at 205,156 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 11,181 miles a year.
Has LK54 EKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 EKC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LK54 EKC 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 EKC find?
LK54 EKC passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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