
Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
LK54 PKAMOT history
LK54 PKA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 208,210 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 208,210 mi
- At MOT on 2 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,226 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK54 PKA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 17 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK54 PKA was last recorded at 208,210 miles on 2 Aug 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Sept 2018: 70,209 miles, lower than 130,392 miles on 29 Sept 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 208,209 miles · 1 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 10,226 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 208,210 miles
- 2022 – 202,838 miles
- 2020 – 201,031 miles
- 2019 – 183,360 miles
- 2018 – 158,348 miles
- 2017 – 130,392 miles
- 2016 – 100,714 miles
- 2015 – 88,000 miles
- 2014 – 75,980 miles
- 2013 – 72,521 miles
- 2011 – 69,599 miles
- 2010 – 61,302 miles
- 2009 – 52,950 miles
- 2007 – 47,192 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp lens discolouredRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front exhaust support bracket insecure (near gearbox area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front oil leak near gearbox area and undertray covered in oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,210 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 208,210 miles
- Test number
- 407949664311
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp lens discoloured
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail208,209 miles (+5,371)4 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,209 miles
- Test number
- 598675993429
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Due to water ingress (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp lens discoloured
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass202,838 miles (+1,807)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 202,838 miles
- Test number
- 982859408630
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass201,031 miles (+17,671)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 201,031 miles
- Test number
- 509454647116
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass183,360 miles (+517)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 183,360 miles
- Test number
- 618545419423
- AdvisoryFront exhaust support bracket insecure (near gearbox area
- AdvisoryFront oil leak near gearbox area and undertray covered in oil
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail182,843 miles (+24,495)2 dangerous8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,843 miles
- Test number
- 152463995620
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust support bracket insecure (near gearbox area
- AdvisoryFront oil leak near gearbox area and undertray covered in oil
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet slightly misaligned
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass158,348 miles (+88,139)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 158,348 miles
- Test number
- 667771893817
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on inner & outer edges near the sidewalls
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
Fail70,209 miles (-60,183)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,209 miles
- Test number
- 958658762237
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on inner & outer edges near the sidewalls
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,392 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 130,392 miles
- Test number
- 937617776959
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine management light stays on
Fail130,392 miles (+29,678)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,392 miles
- Test number
- 292998899887
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/lipped
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine management light stays on
Pass100,714 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 100,714 miles
- Test number
- 691414122114
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine/gearbox
Fail100,714 miles (+2,412)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,714 miles
- Test number
- 117268180798
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% left (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine/gearbox
Pass98,302 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 98,302 miles
- Test number
- 571656988371
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySome rear service brake rise and fall rate imbalance
Fail98,284 miles (+10,284)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,284 miles
- Test number
- 694806409598
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySome rear service brake rise and fall rate imbalance
Pass88,000 miles (+12,020)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 88,000 miles
- Test number
- 475717015043
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass75,980 miles (+3,459)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 75,980 miles
- Test number
- 236619504099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,521 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 72,521 miles
- Test number
- 746262523018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,521 miles (+2,922)1 failure1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,521 miles
- Test number
- 766552323089
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteTested in wet conditions
Pass69,599 miles (+8,297)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 69,599 miles
- Test number
- 395996441398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,302 miles (+8,352)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 61,302 miles
- Test number
- 484515110287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,950 miles (+5,758)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2010
- Odometer
- 52,950 miles
- Test number
- 742910449163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,192 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 47,192 miles
- Test number
- 531457607305
- NoteAdvised both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges
Questions about LK54 PKA
- Does LK54 PKA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LK54 PKA expired on 1 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LK54 PKA?
- The MOT on LK54 PKA expired on 1 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LK54 PKA done?
- LK54 PKA was recorded at 208,210 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2023, an average of 10,226 miles a year.
- Has LK54 PKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK54 PKA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LK54 PKA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LK54 PKA find?
- LK54 PKA passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2023 with 8 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; high level stop lamp lens discoloured; high level stop lamp not working, and 5 more.
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