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Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LM54 ABXMOT history

LM54 ABX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 179,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2024.

LM54 ABX silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2025
Mileage
179,833 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2024
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ABX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ABX was last recorded at 179,833 miles on 21 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2024: 179,833 miles, lower than 274,109 miles on 22 Sept 2023.

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
274,109 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Average per year
7,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,833 miles
  • 2023 – 274,109 miles
  • 2022 – 165,319 miles
  • 2021 – 162,312 miles
  • 2020 – 161,043 miles
  • 2019 – 159,046 miles
  • 2018 – 155,415 miles
  • 2017 – 153,184 miles
  • 2016 – 148,489 miles
  • 2015 – 137,309 miles
  • 2014 – 110,946 miles
  • 2013 – 103,141 miles
  • 2012 – 94,980 miles
  • 2011 – 85,334 miles
  • 2010 – 77,049 miles
  • 2009 – 66,417 miles
  • 2007 – 54,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,833 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,833 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    179,833 miles
    Test number
    464600995603
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Fail179,833 miles (-94,276)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,833 miles
    Test number
    626403939505
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass274,109 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    274,109 miles
    Test number
    412469323471
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension link arms corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low/worn
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Fail274,108 miles (+108,789)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,108 miles
    Test number
    833612754175
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension link arms corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low/worn
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Pass165,319 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    165,319 miles
    Test number
    414801187790
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm bushes perished/worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Fail165,319 miles (+3,007)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,319 miles
    Test number
    120402742495
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm bushes perished/worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  7. Pass162,312 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    162,312 miles
    Test number
    213607836651
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  8. Fail162,312 miles (+1,269)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,312 miles
    Test number
    534902279645
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  9. Pass161,043 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,043 miles
    Test number
    115727238439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail161,012 miles (+1,966)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,012 miles
    Test number
    466881474165
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit (0.90) (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryE.m.l light on

  11. Pass159,046 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    159,046 miles
    Test number
    364621748018
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryE.m.l on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail159,044 miles (+3,629)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,044 miles
    Test number
    644459478001
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryE.m.l on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass155,415 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    155,415 miles
    Test number
    336929137331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail155,413 miles (+2,229)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,413 miles
    Test number
    227034442792
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass153,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    153,184 miles
    Test number
    452506339630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail153,184 miles (+4,695)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,184 miles
    Test number
    731409135519
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass148,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    148,489 miles
    Test number
    268291327301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail148,489 miles (+11,180)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,489 miles
    Test number
    892929146361
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass137,309 miles (+26,363)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    137,309 miles
    Test number
    897913625099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,946 miles
    Test number
    727595114074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail110,946 miles (+7,805)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,946 miles
    Test number
    527835814069
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass103,141 miles (+8,161)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,141 miles
    Test number
    419841923027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass94,980 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    94,980 miles
    Test number
    125857612472
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear Tyres Getting Low
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail94,980 miles (+9,646)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,980 miles
    Test number
    148877812497
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear Tyres Getting Low
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass85,334 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    85,334 miles
    Test number
    189329811459
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  26. Fail85,334 miles (+8,285)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,334 miles
    Test number
    478389311064
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  27. Pass77,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    77,049 miles
    Test number
    104990920084
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Fail77,049 miles (+10,632)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,049 miles
    Test number
    111170320022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass66,417 miles (+12,302)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    66,417 miles
    Test number
    771053529009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    54,115 miles
    Test number
    560418147338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 ABX

Does LM54 ABX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 ABX expired on 28 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ABX?
The MOT on LM54 ABX expired on 28 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 ABX done?
LM54 ABX was recorded at 179,833 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2024, an average of 7,496 miles a year.
Has LM54 ABX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ABX has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 ABX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 ABX find?
LM54 ABX passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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