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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 ADZMOT history

LM54 ADZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LM54 ADZ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
168,063 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ADZ
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
8 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ADZ was last recorded at 168,063 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 6,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,793 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,270 miles
Average per year
7,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,063 miles
  • 2025 – 161,793 miles
  • 2024 – 157,698 miles
  • 2023 – 153,511 miles
  • 2022 – 148,159 miles
  • 2021 – 143,302 miles
  • 2020 – 142,769 miles
  • 2018 – 140,753 miles
  • 2017 – 137,940 miles
  • 2015 – 119,211 miles
  • 2014 – 110,186 miles
  • 2012 – 90,345 miles
  • 2011 – 76,923 miles
  • 2010 – 65,990 miles
  • 2009 – 53,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,063 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,063 miles (+6,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    168,063 miles
    Test number
    156142845352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass161,793 miles (+4,095)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    161,793 miles
    Test number
    167971127182
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass157,698 miles (+4,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,698 miles
    Test number
    955588030061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass153,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,511 miles
    Test number
    915325798713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail153,511 miles (+5,352)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,511 miles
    Test number
    972691417532
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass148,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,159 miles
    Test number
    386110727049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail148,159 miles (+4,857)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,159 miles
    Test number
    183794983781
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass143,302 miles (+533)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,302 miles
    Test number
    521682111050
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass142,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    142,769 miles
    Test number
    199808241228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,769 miles (+2,016)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,769 miles
    Test number
    661283174875
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass140,753 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    140,753 miles
    Test number
    853714629166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,940 miles
    Test number
    755361895852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail137,940 miles (+10,336)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,940 miles
    Test number
    153709846328
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass127,604 miles (+8,393)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,604 miles
    Test number
    192160920538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,211 miles (+9,025)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    119,211 miles
    Test number
    853351565304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,186 miles (+8,781)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,186 miles
    Test number
    435613254430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,405 miles (+11,060)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,405 miles
    Test number
    177382904070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,345 miles (+13,422)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,345 miles
    Test number
    677406852353
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass76,923 miles (+10,933)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    616585061334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,990 miles (+12,656)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,990 miles
    Test number
    564258050355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,334 miles (+14,710)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,334 miles
    Test number
    274955359379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,624 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,624 miles
    Test number
    272087309011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,621 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,621 miles
    Test number
    553556809091
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LM54 ADZ

Does LM54 ADZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 ADZ is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ADZ?
The MOT on LM54 ADZ is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 ADZ done?
LM54 ADZ was recorded at 168,063 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,599 miles a year.
Has LM54 ADZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ADZ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 ADZ 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 ADZ find?
LM54 ADZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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