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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.

LK54 PKA blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass208,210 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass75,980 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,980 miles
    Test number
    236619504099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,521 miles
    Test number
    746262523018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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
  19. Pass69,599 miles (+8,297)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,599 miles
    Test number
    395996441398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,302 miles (+8,352)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,302 miles
    Test number
    484515110287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,950 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,950 miles
    Test number
    742910449163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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