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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

LM54 AAEMOT history

LM54 AAE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 185,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LM54 AAE blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
185,293 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AAE was last recorded at 185,293 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 4,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,954 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,339 miles
Average per year
4,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,293 miles
  • 2024 – 180,954 miles
  • 2023 – 178,082 miles
  • 2022 – 173,630 miles
  • 2020 – 170,498 miles
  • 2019 – 168,320 miles
  • 2017 – 151,514 miles
  • 2016 – 133,151 miles
  • 2015 – 122,196 miles
  • 2014 – 117,120 miles
  • 2012 – 114,869 miles
  • 2011 – 114,370 miles
  • 2009 – 111,829 miles
  • 2008 – 101,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,293 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Change ASAP

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,293 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    185,293 miles
    Test number
    676374510735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,954 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    180,954 miles
    Test number
    600313980518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail180,847 miles (+2,765)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,847 miles
    Test number
    936045422047
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured Engine Bay (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front lower arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass178,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    178,082 miles
    Test number
    707828807948
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail178,082 miles (+4,452)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,082 miles
    Test number
    845034513645
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass173,630 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    173,630 miles
    Test number
    632895385649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail173,624 miles (+3,126)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,624 miles
    Test number
    452964218847
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass170,498 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    170,498 miles
    Test number
    567675699013
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail170,493 miles (+2,173)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,493 miles
    Test number
    136856017139
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass168,320 miles (+4)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    168,320 miles
    Test number
    192106758319
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Change ASAP (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail168,316 miles (+16,802)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,316 miles
    Test number
    545261128987
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Change ASAP (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass151,514 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    151,514 miles
    Test number
    587309478829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail151,011 miles (+17,860)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,011 miles
    Test number
    428777418772
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  14. Pass133,151 miles (+10,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    133,151 miles
    Test number
    337580419709
    • AdvisoryBack up brake lights not working
  15. Pass122,196 miles (+5,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    122,196 miles
    Test number
    308322495163
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass117,120 miles (+2,251)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,120 miles
    Test number
    296291874152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  17. Pass114,869 miles (+499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    114,869 miles
    Test number
    615620102269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Pass114,370 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,370 miles
    Test number
    547353601213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    111,829 miles
    Test number
    552330229373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail111,827 miles (+9,981)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,827 miles
    Test number
    201680229398
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass101,846 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    101,846 miles
    Test number
    234556018046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,248 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,248 miles
    Test number
    893690218071
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOSF tyre worn on both edges.

Questions about LM54 AAE

Does LM54 AAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 AAE is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AAE?
The MOT on LM54 AAE is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 AAE done?
LM54 AAE was recorded at 185,293 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,705 miles a year.
Has LM54 AAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AAE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 AAE 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 LM54 AAE find?
LM54 AAE passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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