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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,199 cc

LM54 AENMOT history

LM54 AEN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 14 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 206,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2024.

LM54 AEN silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2024
Mileage
206,217 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 AEN was last recorded at 206,217 miles on 29 Apr 2024, 9,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,865 miles · 24 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
9,352 miles
Average per year
9,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 206,217 miles
  • 2023 – 196,865 miles
  • 2022 – 180,234 miles
  • 2021 – 160,584 miles
  • 2020 – 137,626 miles
  • 2019 – 110,091 miles
  • 2017 – 95,536 miles
  • 2016 – 90,917 miles
  • 2015 – 87,538 miles
  • 2013 – 77,442 miles
  • 2011 – 71,113 miles
  • 2010 – 64,278 miles
  • 2008 – 53,435 miles
  • 2007 – 45,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail206,217 miles
  • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail206,217 miles (+9,352)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,217 miles
    Test number
    917083156659
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass196,865 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    196,865 miles
    Test number
    420860423119
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Fail196,864 miles (+16,630)2 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,864 miles
    Test number
    417107939159
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass180,234 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    180,234 miles
    Test number
    696470659059
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Fail180,233 miles (+19,649)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,233 miles
    Test number
    402942193105
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm outer balljoint both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass160,584 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    160,584 miles
    Test number
    181251121330
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail160,583 miles (+22,957)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,583 miles
    Test number
    856127897836
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm outer ball joint both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass137,626 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,626 miles
    Test number
    657364531145
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play
  9. Fail137,623 miles (+27,532)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,623 miles
    Test number
    664949308108
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both 'D' bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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 sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass110,091 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,091 miles
    Test number
    583287228478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail110,090 miles (+14,554)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,090 miles
    Test number
    640206091475
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside 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 sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass95,536 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,536 miles
    Test number
    558007791682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,917 miles (+3,379)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,917 miles
    Test number
    632911654720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight brake judder o/s/f brake
  14. Pass87,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,538 miles
    Test number
    215576715043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,538 miles (+10,096)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,538 miles
    Test number
    468086715027
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass77,442 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,442 miles
    Test number
    748835833065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,113 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,113 miles
    Test number
    896112641006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,278 miles
    Test number
    540475650095
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Fail64,278 miles (+10,843)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,278 miles
    Test number
    490523150069
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass53,435 miles (+8,390)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,435 miles
    Test number
    910830548307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,045 miles
    Test number
    483084547434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM54 AEN

Does LM54 AEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 AEN expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AEN?
The MOT on LM54 AEN expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 AEN done?
LM54 AEN was recorded at 206,217 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2024, an average of 9,836 miles a year.
Has LM54 AEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AEN has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 AEN 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 AEN find?
LM54 AEN failed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2024 with 3 major defects and 7 advisories: front coil spring fractured or broken both; front registration plate inscription illegible; windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both, and 7 more.

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