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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 AECMOT history

LM54 AEC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2022.

LM54 AEC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2023
Mileage
112,957 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AEC
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
13 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AEC was last recorded at 112,957 miles on 14 Feb 2022, 4,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,856 miles · 14 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
4,101 miles
Average per year
4,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,957 miles
  • 2021 – 108,856 miles
  • 2019 – 103,303 miles
  • 2018 – 99,341 miles
  • 2017 – 95,811 miles
  • 2016 – 91,834 miles
  • 2015 – 90,570 miles
  • 2014 – 86,486 miles
  • 2013 – 82,703 miles
  • 2012 – 80,810 miles
  • 2011 – 78,933 miles
  • 2010 – 64,998 miles
  • 2009 – 62,408 miles
  • 2008 – 43,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,957 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,957 miles (+4,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,957 miles
    Test number
    625418010892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass108,856 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,856 miles
    Test number
    257533202427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail108,834 miles (+5,531)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,834 miles
    Test number
    808167919720
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass103,303 miles (+3,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,303 miles
    Test number
    190675021689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  5. Pass99,341 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,341 miles
    Test number
    972862231408
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail99,340 miles (+3,529)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,340 miles
    Test number
    973298706241
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass95,811 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,811 miles
    Test number
    477171855775
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail95,811 miles (+3,977)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,811 miles
    Test number
    237258852567
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass91,834 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,834 miles
    Test number
    798627200955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail91,823 miles (+1,253)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,823 miles
    Test number
    129943428611
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass90,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,570 miles
    Test number
    649051865105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,570 miles (+4,084)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,570 miles
    Test number
    436509055117
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

  13. Pass86,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,486 miles
    Test number
    526736274152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail86,486 miles (+3,783)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,486 miles
    Test number
    135865774101
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass82,703 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,703 miles
    Test number
    438428373141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,810 miles (+1,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,810 miles
    Test number
    875511672190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass78,933 miles (+129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,933 miles
    Test number
    968308761174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail78,804 miles (+13,806)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,804 miles
    Test number
    675545651189
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass64,998 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,998 miles
    Test number
    451016770168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,408 miles (+18,734)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,408 miles
    Test number
    751319889007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,674 miles
    Test number
    633921398055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AEC

Does LM54 AEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 AEC expired on 13 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AEC?
The MOT on LM54 AEC expired on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 AEC done?
LM54 AEC was recorded at 112,957 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2022, an average of 4,993 miles a year.
Has LM54 AEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AEC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 AEC 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 AEC find?
LM54 AEC passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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