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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 DFEMOT history

LM54 DFE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

LM54 DFE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2023
Mileage
90,664 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DFE
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
12 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DFE was last recorded at 90,664 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 9,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,664 miles · 3 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
9,000 miles
Average per year
5,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 90,664 miles
  • 2021 – 81,664 miles
  • 2020 – 81,607 miles
  • 2019 – 79,960 miles
  • 2018 – 76,589 miles
  • 2017 – 72,746 miles
  • 2016 – 66,842 miles
  • 2015 – 61,603 miles
  • 2014 – 56,882 miles
  • 2013 – 54,459 miles
  • 2012 – 50,452 miles
  • 2011 – 44,931 miles
  • 2010 – 37,930 miles
  • 2009 – 31,246 miles
  • 2008 – 25,214 miles
  • 2007 – 19,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,664 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,664 miles
    Test number
    742409249627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail90,664 miles (+9,000)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,664 miles
    Test number
    239480085146
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,664 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,664 miles
    Test number
    184612289456
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail81,607 miles (+35)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,607 miles
    Test number
    210938619885
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail81,572 miles (+1,612)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,572 miles
    Test number
    242918677381
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly worn at inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  6. Pass79,960 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,960 miles
    Test number
    892521885488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,955 miles (+3,366)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,955 miles
    Test number
    536564795578
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,589 miles (+3,843)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,589 miles
    Test number
    380304052933
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass72,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,746 miles
    Test number
    542982660468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,746 miles (+5,904)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,746 miles
    Test number
    329783445807
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass66,842 miles (+5,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,842 miles
    Test number
    908237668906
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass61,603 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,603 miles
    Test number
    418827915216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,882 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,882 miles
    Test number
    805729014235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,459 miles
    Test number
    575909723302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,459 miles (+4,007)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,459 miles
    Test number
    776539623356
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

  16. Pass50,452 miles (+5,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    50,452 miles
    Test number
    396340322394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass44,931 miles (+7,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,931 miles
    Test number
    297221341346
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass37,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,930 miles
    Test number
    191553720362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,930 miles (+6,684)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,930 miles
    Test number
    392323020349
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass31,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,246 miles
    Test number
    241076739331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,246 miles (+6,032)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,246 miles
    Test number
    583986839342
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass25,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,214 miles
    Test number
    470066938375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,214 miles (+5,979)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,214 miles
    Test number
    933916438332
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

  24. Fail19,235 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,235 miles
    Test number
    413048837491
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass19,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,235 miles
    Test number
    641968337331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 DFE

Does LM54 DFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DFE expired on 2 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DFE?
The MOT on LM54 DFE expired on 2 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DFE done?
LM54 DFE was recorded at 90,664 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 5,014 miles a year.
Has LM54 DFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DFE has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 DFE 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 DFE find?
LM54 DFE passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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