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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 AHNMOT history

LM54 AHN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

LM54 AHN blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
175,086 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AHN
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
17 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AHN was last recorded at 175,086 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 6,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,576 miles · 10 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6,510 miles
Average per year
8,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,086 miles
  • 2024 – 168,576 miles
  • 2023 – 166,013 miles
  • 2022 – 160,742 miles
  • 2021 – 153,842 miles
  • 2020 – 151,253 miles
  • 2019 – 143,737 miles
  • 2018 – 133,321 miles
  • 2017 – 120,893 miles
  • 2016 – 106,823 miles
  • 2015 – 95,079 miles
  • 2014 – 83,655 miles
  • 2013 – 70,224 miles
  • 2012 – 59,620 miles
  • 2011 – 45,159 miles
  • 2010 – 31,427 miles
  • 2009 – 25,600 miles
  • 2008 – 22,715 miles
  • 2007 – 20,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,086 miles
  • AdvisoryAge Related Underbody Surface Corrosion
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nsf osf (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Surface corrosion to exhaust system.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Complete under cover body panels fitted concealing some testable components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,086 miles (+6,510)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    175,086 miles
    Test number
    565332223269
    • AdvisoryAge Related Underbody Surface Corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nsf osf (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.
  2. Pass168,576 miles (+2,563)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    168,576 miles
    Test number
    249724865654
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.
  3. Pass166,013 miles (+5,271)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    166,013 miles
    Test number
    172539092080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.
  4. Pass160,742 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    160,742 miles
    Test number
    706442534782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngin ecovers under trays fitted
  5. Fail160,742 miles (+6,900)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,742 miles
    Test number
    485959469304
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngin ecovers under trays fitted
  6. Pass153,842 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    153,842 miles
    Test number
    917331126829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryComplete under cover body panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySill cover panels fitted preventing inspection of some testable items.
  7. Fail153,842 miles (+2,589)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,842 miles
    Test number
    988089559234
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryComplete under cover body panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySill cover panels fitted preventing inspection of some testable items.
  8. Pass151,253 miles (+7,516)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    151,253 miles
    Test number
    152566626454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCarried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
  9. Pass143,737 miles (+10,416)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    143,737 miles
    Test number
    122844496882
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil dampness to engine
  10. Pass133,321 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,321 miles
    Test number
    809964011707
    • AdvisoryComplete under body panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.
  11. Fail133,294 miles (+12,401)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,294 miles
    Test number
    971614839691
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete under body panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.
  12. Pass120,893 miles (+14,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    120,893 miles
    Test number
    135438174248
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted & under covers fitted obscuring some testable components.
  13. Pass106,823 miles (+11,744)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,823 miles
    Test number
    956211066738
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
  14. Pass95,079 miles (+11,424)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,079 miles
    Test number
    399079765119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,655 miles (+13,431)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,655 miles
    Test number
    238097294466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteSill cover fitted
    • NoteSurface corrosion to exhaust
  16. Pass70,224 miles (+10,604)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,224 miles
    Test number
    278746793407
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
  17. Pass59,620 miles (+14,461)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,620 miles
    Test number
    729173912236
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteU/body covers fitted
  18. Pass45,159 miles (+13,732)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,159 miles
    Test number
    726864791158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,427 miles
    Test number
    241557190422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,427 miles (+5,827)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,427 miles
    Test number
    833557990144
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSill and under body covers fitted
  21. Pass25,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,600 miles
    Test number
    724929589160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,600 miles (+2,885)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,600 miles
    Test number
    703169489146
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low
  23. Pass22,715 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,715 miles
    Test number
    832789878185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,316 miles
    Test number
    341180097148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AHN

Does LM54 AHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 AHN expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AHN?
The MOT on LM54 AHN expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 AHN done?
LM54 AHN was recorded at 175,086 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 8,573 miles a year.
Has LM54 AHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AHN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 AHN 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 AHN find?
LM54 AHN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 9 advisories: age related underbody surface corrosion; front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nsf osf; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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