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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 AFVMOT history

LM54 AFV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 155,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LM54 AFV blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
155,809 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AFV was last recorded at 155,809 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2012: 26,893 miles, lower than 56,869 miles on 17 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,803 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,809 miles
  • 2025 – 154,867 miles
  • 2024 – 152,668 miles
  • 2023 – 149,704 miles
  • 2022 – 145,979 miles
  • 2021 – 139,733 miles
  • 2020 – 137,750 miles
  • 2019 – 133,023 miles
  • 2018 – 127,660 miles
  • 2017 – 117,921 miles
  • 2016 – 111,430 miles
  • 2015 – 103,211 miles
  • 2014 – 97,095 miles
  • 2013 – 86,773 miles
  • 2012 – 26,893 miles
  • 2011 – 56,869 miles
  • 2010 – 48,072 miles
  • 2009 – 38,352 miles
  • 2008 – 28,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,809 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Under panels fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorating

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both dirty and visibility poor

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,809 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    155,809 miles
    Test number
    661889233275
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail155,803 miles (+936)1 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,803 miles
    Test number
    766919032333
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full right hand lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass154,867 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    154,867 miles
    Test number
    376569236618
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail154,867 miles (+2,199)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,867 miles
    Test number
    103754733029
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake back plate corroded

  5. Pass152,668 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    152,668 miles
    Test number
    845374326352
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Boarder line will need replacing very soon (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Boarder line will need replacing very soon (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail152,668 miles (+2,964)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,668 miles
    Test number
    363447778454
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Boarder line will need replacing very soon (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Boarder line will need replacing very soon (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass149,704 miles (+34)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    149,704 miles
    Test number
    604091195298
    • MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both dirty and visibility poor (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail149,670 miles (+3,691)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,670 miles
    Test number
    278233452846
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both dirty and visibility poor (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass145,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    145,979 miles
    Test number
    135512789955
    • AdvisoryUnder panels fitted

  10. Fail145,979 miles (+6,246)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,979 miles
    Test number
    426359966307
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder panels fitted

  11. Pass139,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    139,733 miles
    Test number
    928447046857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack boot split slightly

  12. Fail139,732 miles (+1,982)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,732 miles
    Test number
    621326501183
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack boot split slightly

  13. Pass137,750 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    137,750 miles
    Test number
    535579425353
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Fail137,748 miles (+4,725)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,748 miles
    Test number
    788220502442
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside/offside (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass133,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,023 miles
    Test number
    578171780806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail133,023 miles (+5,363)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,023 miles
    Test number
    622157229549
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  17. Pass127,660 miles (+9,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,660 miles
    Test number
    306568140234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder panels fitted

  18. Pass117,921 miles (+6,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,921 miles
    Test number
    235737265062
    • AdvisoryUnder panels fitted

  19. Pass111,430 miles (+8,219)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,430 miles
    Test number
    446170832144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass103,211 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,211 miles
    Test number
    957513565156
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail103,211 miles (+6,116)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,211 miles
    Test number
    879923565132
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass97,095 miles (+10,322)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,095 miles
    Test number
    467224184112
    • NoteSlight movement in osf wheel bearing

  23. Pass86,773 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    818001523112
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail86,773 miles (+59,880)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    675531523120
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass26,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,893 miles
    Test number
    898740292076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,893 miles (-29,976)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,893 miles
    Test number
    245130092093
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass56,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,869 miles
    Test number
    397936771046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail56,862 miles (+8,790)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,862 miles
    Test number
    197896871493
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass48,072 miles (+9,720)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,072 miles
    Test number
    500370160099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,352 miles
    Test number
    723528659074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail38,352 miles (+9,390)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,352 miles
    Test number
    454048959017
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass28,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,962 miles
    Test number
    713099958036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AFV

Does LM54 AFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 AFV is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AFV?
The MOT on LM54 AFV is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 AFV done?
LM54 AFV was recorded at 155,809 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 6,931 miles a year.
Has LM54 AFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AFV has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 AFV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 AFV find?
LM54 AFV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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