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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LK54 XAYMOT history

LK54 XAY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 123,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LK54 XAY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,364 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 XAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 XAY was last recorded at 123,364 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 4,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jan 2020: 91,230 miles, lower than 136,944 miles on 21 Dec 2018.

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
118,443 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,364 miles
  • 2025 – 118,443 miles
  • 2024 – 111,366 miles
  • 2022 – 105,158 miles
  • 2021 – 99,148 miles
  • 2020 – 91,230 miles
  • 2018 – 136,944 miles
  • 2017 – 128,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,364 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,364 miles (+4,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,364 miles
    Test number
    905767997728
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass118,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    118,443 miles
    Test number
    851043088359
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail118,443 miles (+7,077)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,443 miles
    Test number
    936185140463
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass111,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,366 miles
    Test number
    350965429834
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail111,366 miles (+6,208)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,366 miles
    Test number
    654974955323
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlamp inoperative (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass105,158 miles (+6,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,158 miles
    Test number
    704488211814
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass99,148 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,148 miles
    Test number
    312296161702
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Fail99,141 miles (+7,911)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,141 miles
    Test number
    231832870853
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box joint blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass91,230 miles (-45,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,230 miles
    Test number
    852298380690
    • AdvisoryParking brake could do with adjustment
  10. Pass136,944 miles (+8,020)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    136,944 miles
    Test number
    701115224841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    128,924 miles
    Test number
    422980550269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK54 XAY

Does LK54 XAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 XAY is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK54 XAY?
The MOT on LK54 XAY is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 XAY done?
LK54 XAY was recorded at 123,364 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026.
Has LK54 XAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 XAY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LK54 XAY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK54 XAY find?
LK54 XAY passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear coil spring corroded both side; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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