
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass95,536 miles (+4,619)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 95,536 miles
- Test number
- 558007791682
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass87,538 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 87,538 miles
- Test number
- 215576715043
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass77,442 miles (+6,329)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 77,442 miles
- Test number
- 748835833065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,113 miles (+6,835)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 71,113 miles
- Test number
- 896112641006
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass53,435 miles (+8,390)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 53,435 miles
- Test number
- 910830548307
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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