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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 AHUMOT history

LM54 AHU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 184,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LM54 AHU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
184,162 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AHU was last recorded at 184,162 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Mar 2010: 61,216 miles, lower than 89,018 miles on 20 Feb 2009.
  • 24 Mar 2011: 13,918 miles, lower than 61,216 miles on 17 Mar 2010.
  • 20 Jul 2015: 34,610 miles, lower than 119,910 miles on 1 Aug 2014.

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
181,498 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,664 miles
Average per year
5,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,162 miles
  • 2024 – 181,498 miles
  • 2023 – 177,983 miles
  • 2022 – 173,356 miles
  • 2021 – 166,975 miles
  • 2020 – 162,366 miles
  • 2019 – 153,676 miles
  • 2018 – 143,768 miles
  • 2017 – 135,579 miles
  • 2016 – 128,739 miles
  • 2015 – 34,610 miles
  • 2014 – 119,910 miles
  • 2012 – 109,834 miles
  • 2011 – 105,262 miles
  • 2010 – 61,216 miles
  • 2009 – 89,018 miles
  • 2007 – 88,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,162 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,162 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    184,162 miles
    Test number
    759407761615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass181,498 miles (+3,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    181,498 miles
    Test number
    712629267279
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pads worn lower than offside front, front discs scored and lipped

  3. Pass177,983 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    177,983 miles
    Test number
    382331165031
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail177,980 miles (+4,624)1 major2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,980 miles
    Test number
    797883603089
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass173,356 miles (+6,381)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    173,356 miles
    Test number
    163219031749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    166,975 miles
    Test number
    686910656474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail166,975 miles (+4,609)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,975 miles
    Test number
    145069786392
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass162,366 miles (+8,690)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    162,366 miles
    Test number
    555696258807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,676 miles (+9,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    153,676 miles
    Test number
    132139343294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass143,768 miles (+8,189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    143,768 miles
    Test number
    321070457485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to second layer of rubber (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to second layer of rubber (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass135,579 miles (+6,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    135,579 miles
    Test number
    955881480204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass128,739 miles (+94,129)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    128,739 miles
    Test number
    664913061242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,610 miles (-85,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,610 miles
    Test number
    156141405218
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass119,910 miles (+10,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,910 miles
    Test number
    898153714219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass109,834 miles (+2,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,834 miles
    Test number
    337741422416
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass107,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    107,435 miles
    Test number
    908577642000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,435 miles (+2,173)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,435 miles
    Test number
    256497242005
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass105,262 miles (+91,344)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    105,262 miles
    Test number
    979193711281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,918 miles (-47,298)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,918 miles
    Test number
    206403881060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,216 miles (-27,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,216 miles
    Test number
    571086870059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass89,018 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    89,018 miles
    Test number
    552141859060
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail89,018 miles (+361)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,018 miles
    Test number
    784810559021
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass88,657 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    88,657 miles
    Test number
    710543937357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 AHU

Does LM54 AHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 AHU is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AHU?
The MOT on LM54 AHU is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 AHU done?
LM54 AHU was recorded at 184,162 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,326 miles a year.
Has LM54 AHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AHU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 AHU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 17 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 AHU find?
LM54 AHU passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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