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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 AAVMOT history

LM54 AAV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 155,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2023.

LM54 AAV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2023
Mileage
155,966 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 AAV was last recorded at 155,966 miles on 25 Jul 2023, 3,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,894 miles · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,072 miles
Average per year
7,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,966 miles
  • 2022 – 152,894 miles
  • 2021 – 145,637 miles
  • 2020 – 139,369 miles
  • 2018 – 128,484 miles
  • 2017 – 118,542 miles
  • 2016 – 109,390 miles
  • 2015 – 100,543 miles
  • 2013 – 83,854 miles
  • 2012 – 82,741 miles
  • 2011 – 71,279 miles
  • 2010 – 66,250 miles
  • 2009 – 52,322 miles
  • 2008 – 40,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail155,966 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is heavily discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses slightly fogged
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake pedal does not fully return resulting in warning light showing on dashboard
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear two pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail155,966 miles (+3,072)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,966 miles
    Test number
    358332705101
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is heavily discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses slightly fogged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake pedal does not fully return resulting in warning light showing on dashboard
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass152,894 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,894 miles
    Test number
    572252197936
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail152,892 miles (+7,255)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,892 miles
    Test number
    887015832255
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release handle (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass145,637 miles (+6,268)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,637 miles
    Test number
    154046290630
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass139,369 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,369 miles
    Test number
    709067301973
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail139,369 miles (+10,885)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,369 miles
    Test number
    197569057520
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass128,484 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,484 miles
    Test number
    447020591631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  8. Fail128,484 miles (+9,942)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,484 miles
    Test number
    733851754267
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  9. Pass118,542 miles (+9,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,542 miles
    Test number
    765872155374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass109,390 miles (+8,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,390 miles
    Test number
    309106161087
    • AdvisoryEngine cover damaged
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on
    • AdvisoryGearbox leaking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass100,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,543 miles
    Test number
    628782295049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,543 miles (+16,689)11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,543 miles
    Test number
    515100495068
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteEml on

  13. Pass83,854 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,854 miles
    Test number
    308513813112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,741 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    758871922108
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail82,718 miles (+11,439)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,718 miles
    Test number
    679269512100
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass71,279 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,279 miles
    Test number
    536211011125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,273 miles (+5,023)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,273 miles
    Test number
    637101311043
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake and park brake service some wear and corrosion to all four brake discs

  18. Pass66,250 miles (+13,928)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,250 miles
    Test number
    963943410090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,322 miles (+11,558)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    52,322 miles
    Test number
    134757809093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,764 miles
    Test number
    464251818078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AAV

Does LM54 AAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 AAV expired on 8 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AAV?
The MOT on LM54 AAV expired on 8 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 AAV done?
LM54 AAV was recorded at 155,966 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2023, an average of 7,416 miles a year.
Has LM54 AAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AAV has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 AAV 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 AAV find?
LM54 AAV failed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2023 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear service brake excessively binding; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 12 more.

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