Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
LM54 DFAMOT history
LM54 DFA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,305 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 121,305 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,901 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 DFA
- 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
- 21 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 DFA was last recorded at 121,305 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 21,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 100,045 miles · 30 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 21,260 miles
- Average per year
- 5,901 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,305 miles
- 2024 – 100,045 miles
- 2023 – 89,367 miles
- 2022 – 72,314 miles
- 2021 – 71,620 miles
- 2020 – 70,264 miles
- 2019 – 68,853 miles
- 2018 – 66,839 miles
- 2017 – 63,567 miles
- 2016 – 57,310 miles
- 2015 – 49,592 miles
- 2014 – 45,125 miles
- 2013 – 41,402 miles
- 2012 – 38,268 miles
- 2011 – 33,909 miles
- 2010 – 30,542 miles
- 2009 – 25,711 miles
- 2008 – 21,240 miles
- 2007 – 14,070 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,305 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,305 miles (+21,260)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 121,305 miles
- Test number
- 604832733600
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass100,045 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 100,045 miles
- Test number
- 902686831968
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Fail100,045 miles (+10,678)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,045 miles
- Test number
- 285999053787
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass89,367 miles (+17,053)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 89,367 miles
- Test number
- 733462917187
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,314 miles (+694)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 72,314 miles
- Test number
- 235773400728
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass71,620 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 71,620 miles
- Test number
- 299506672699
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail71,620 miles (+1,356)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,620 miles
- Test number
- 868551465804
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass70,264 miles (+1,411)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 70,264 miles
- Test number
- 595491162428
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Pass68,853 miles (+2,014)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 68,853 miles
- Test number
- 606861854073
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass66,839 miles (+3,272)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 66,839 miles
- Test number
- 305346822582
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass63,567 miles (+6,257)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 63,567 miles
- Test number
- 692568315238
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded variouis (3.6.B.2c)
Pass57,310 miles (+7,718)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 57,310 miles
- Test number
- 679805625848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,592 miles (+4,467)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 49,592 miles
- Test number
- 498013225240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,125 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 45,125 miles
- Test number
- 318575934203
- 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)
Fail45,117 miles (+3,715)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,117 miles
- Test number
- 965485034271
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass41,402 miles (+3,134)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 41,402 miles
- Test number
- 748726333294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,268 miles (+4,359)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 38,268 miles
- Test number
- 658474522289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,909 miles (+3,367)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 33,909 miles
- Test number
- 679501111287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,542 miles (+4,831)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 30,542 miles
- Test number
- 233019110273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,711 miles (+4,471)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 25,711 miles
- Test number
- 624288219253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,240 miles (+7,170)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 21,240 miles
- Test number
- 151779718235
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass14,070 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 14,070 miles
- Test number
- 140300877237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,070 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,070 miles
- Test number
- 350490177200
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about LM54 DFA
- Does LM54 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 DFA is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 DFA?
- The MOT on LM54 DFA is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM54 DFA done?
- LM54 DFA was recorded at 121,305 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 5,901 miles a year.
- Has LM54 DFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 DFA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM54 DFA 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 DFA find?
- LM54 DFA passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.
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