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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 AJXMOT history

LM54 AJX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

LM54 AJX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2026
Mileage
125,880 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AJX
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
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AJX was last recorded at 125,880 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 8,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,591 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,289 miles
Average per year
5,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,880 miles
  • 2024 – 117,591 miles
  • 2023 – 117,077 miles
  • 2022 – 116,167 miles
  • 2021 – 115,225 miles
  • 2020 – 112,758 miles
  • 2019 – 109,677 miles
  • 2018 – 103,515 miles
  • 2017 – 95,849 miles
  • 2016 – 89,767 miles
  • 2015 – 83,627 miles
  • 2014 – 73,885 miles
  • 2013 – 66,673 miles
  • 2012 – 59,646 miles
  • 2011 – 53,341 miles
  • 2010 – 46,602 miles
  • 2009 – 38,236 miles
  • 2008 – 24,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,880 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,880 miles (+8,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,880 miles
    Test number
    444641413395
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  2. Pass117,591 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,591 miles
    Test number
    114839145682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,077 miles (+910)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,077 miles
    Test number
    786563783063
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,167 miles (+942)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,167 miles
    Test number
    164104291747
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,225 miles (+2,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,225 miles
    Test number
    798020187976
    • 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))

  6. Pass112,758 miles (+3,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,758 miles
    Test number
    823744381987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,677 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,677 miles
    Test number
    436648155705
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn devoid of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn devoid of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail109,677 miles (+6,162)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,677 miles
    Test number
    884173499906
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn devoid of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn devoid of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,515 miles (+7,666)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,515 miles
    Test number
    581040208723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,849 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,849 miles
    Test number
    229498775153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,734 miles (+5,967)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,734 miles
    Test number
    356987218568
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass89,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,767 miles
    Test number
    763727020044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,767 miles (+6,140)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,767 miles
    Test number
    695614646735
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing all wheels (4.2.A.1e)

  14. Pass83,627 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,627 miles
    Test number
    606678605284
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail83,627 miles (+9,742)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,627 miles
    Test number
    696218505220
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass73,885 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,885 miles
    Test number
    508337004266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,883 miles (+7,210)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,883 miles
    Test number
    688256604238
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail66,673 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,673 miles
    Test number
    369239333469
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass66,673 miles (+7,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,673 miles
    Test number
    725919533264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass59,646 miles (+6,305)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,646 miles
    Test number
    725598422284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,341 miles (+6,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,341 miles
    Test number
    149552801285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass46,602 miles (+8,366)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,602 miles
    Test number
    372449520486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,236 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,236 miles
    Test number
    310481299159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,920 miles
    Test number
    642560039081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail33,920 miles (+9,117)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,920 miles
    Test number
    190710939489
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass24,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,803 miles
    Test number
    503309328061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AJX

Does LM54 AJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 AJX expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AJX?
The MOT on LM54 AJX expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 AJX done?
LM54 AJX was recorded at 125,880 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 5,782 miles a year.
Has LM54 AJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AJX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LM54 AJX 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 AJX find?
LM54 AJX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear axle corroding.

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