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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 AFFMOT history

LM54 AFF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2022.

LM54 AFF black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2023
Mileage
139,798 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AFF
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
9 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AFF was last recorded at 139,798 miles on 7 Feb 2022, 14,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,279 miles · 15 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
14,519 miles
Average per year
7,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,798 miles
  • 2021 – 125,279 miles
  • 2020 – 114,892 miles
  • 2019 – 102,430 miles
  • 2018 – 92,790 miles
  • 2017 – 86,768 miles
  • 2016 – 74,456 miles
  • 2015 – 70,537 miles
  • 2014 – 66,843 miles
  • 2013 – 56,117 miles
  • 2012 – 48,867 miles
  • 2011 – 45,923 miles
  • 2010 – 42,008 miles
  • 2009 – 38,800 miles
  • 2008 – 34,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,798 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both, play might increase (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both, play might increase (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,798 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,798 miles
    Test number
    760842871070
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both, play might increase (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both, play might increase (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,798 miles (+14,519)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,798 miles
    Test number
    821130270969
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both, play might increase (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both, play might increase (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,279 miles
    Test number
    768647043267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,279 miles (+10,387)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,279 miles
    Test number
    485424218745
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass114,892 miles (+12,462)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,892 miles
    Test number
    170978789129
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass102,430 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,430 miles
    Test number
    198063071355
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail102,430 miles (+9,640)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,430 miles
    Test number
    131484460692
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass92,790 miles (+6,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,790 miles
    Test number
    563795372283
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass86,768 miles (+12,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,768 miles
    Test number
    867791608688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass74,456 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,456 miles
    Test number
    425025050685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,537 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,537 miles
    Test number
    277713885154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail70,535 miles (+3,692)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    136510385110
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass66,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,843 miles
    Test number
    298422884274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,843 miles (+3,648)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,843 miles
    Test number
    865632984252
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass63,195 miles (+7,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,195 miles
    Test number
    127719804030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass56,117 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,117 miles
    Test number
    165127603474
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

  17. Fail56,117 miles (+7,250)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,117 miles
    Test number
    339117203045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

  18. Pass48,867 miles (+2,944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,867 miles
    Test number
    117744922058
    • NoteExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass45,923 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,923 miles
    Test number
    167139121153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,008 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,008 miles
    Test number
    482959530131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,800 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,800 miles
    Test number
    482000749088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,219 miles
    Test number
    442659048079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AFF

Does LM54 AFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 AFF expired on 6 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AFF?
The MOT on LM54 AFF expired on 6 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 AFF done?
LM54 AFF was recorded at 139,798 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2022, an average of 7,557 miles a year.
Has LM54 AFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AFF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 AFF 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 AFF find?
LM54 AFF passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both, play might increase; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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