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Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

LK54 TXEMOT history

LK54 TXE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 219,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.

LK54 TXE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
219,610 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 TXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 TXE was last recorded at 219,610 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 13,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,425 miles · 12 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
13,185 miles
Average per year
10,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 219,610 miles
  • 2024 – 206,425 miles
  • 2023 – 198,180 miles
  • 2022 – 190,507 miles
  • 2021 – 184,026 miles
  • 2020 – 178,287 miles
  • 2019 – 172,881 miles
  • 2018 – 160,752 miles
  • 2017 – 144,665 miles
  • 2016 – 124,764 miles
  • 2015 – 111,790 miles
  • 2014 – 94,510 miles
  • 2013 – 81,680 miles
  • 2011 – 70,274 miles
  • 2010 – 59,712 miles
  • 2009 – 49,888 miles
  • 2008 – 38,927 miles
  • 2007 – 28,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,610 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderguards fitted to front,center and rear of carRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,610 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    219,610 miles
    Test number
    591463233329
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

  2. Fail219,610 miles (+13,185)3 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,610 miles
    Test number
    360694854315
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

  3. Pass206,425 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    206,425 miles
    Test number
    364583682803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

  4. Fail206,425 miles (+8,245)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,425 miles
    Test number
    906355430726
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

  5. Pass198,180 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    198,180 miles
    Test number
    188149650215
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderguards fitted to the front, centre & rear of vehicle

  6. Fail198,168 miles (+7,661)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,168 miles
    Test number
    947206747509
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderguards fitted to the front, centre & rear of vehicle

  7. Pass190,507 miles (+137)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    190,507 miles
    Test number
    813722122286
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted front,centre and rear of car

  8. Fail190,370 miles (+6,344)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,370 miles
    Test number
    496773098087
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted front,centre and rear of car

  9. Pass184,026 miles (+5,739)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    184,026 miles
    Test number
    707512027896
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER GUYARDS FITTED TO FRONT,CENTRE AND REAR OF CAR

  10. Pass178,287 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    178,287 miles
    Test number
    204905510804
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted to front both sides and both sides rear

  11. Fail178,167 miles (+5,286)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,167 miles
    Test number
    594454237544
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted to front both sides and both sides rear

  12. Pass172,881 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    172,881 miles
    Test number
    304770688346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGuards fitted to front,both sides and both rears

  13. Fail172,827 miles (+12,075)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,827 miles
    Test number
    129455007658
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGuards fitted to front,both sides and both rears

  14. Pass160,752 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    160,752 miles
    Test number
    207175589611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail160,752 miles (+16,087)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,752 miles
    Test number
    971042729793
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass144,665 miles (+19,901)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    144,665 miles
    Test number
    787026942838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass124,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    124,764 miles
    Test number
    273806584777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail124,764 miles (+12,974)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,764 miles
    Test number
    243510040100
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass111,790 miles (+17,280)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,790 miles
    Test number
    147141125415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,510 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,510 miles
    Test number
    966604824083
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges & close to wear bands

  21. Fail94,510 miles (+12,830)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,510 miles
    Test number
    145534624091
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges & close to wear bands

  22. Pass81,680 miles (+11,406)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,680 miles
    Test number
    878048223079
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBody sill covers fitted

  23. Pass70,274 miles (+10,562)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,274 miles
    Test number
    347009431298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,712 miles (+9,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,712 miles
    Test number
    852335030285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass49,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,888 miles
    Test number
    733781449253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,884 miles (+10,957)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,884 miles
    Test number
    691361949266
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  27. Pass38,927 miles (+10,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,927 miles
    Test number
    900903448272
    • 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)

  28. Pass28,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,792 miles
    Test number
    730215137210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK54 TXE

Does LK54 TXE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK54 TXE expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK54 TXE?
The MOT on LK54 TXE expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK54 TXE done?
LK54 TXE was recorded at 219,610 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 10,979 miles a year.
Has LK54 TXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 TXE has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LK54 TXE 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 TXE find?
LK54 TXE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.

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