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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,597 cc

LM54 DFJMOT history

LM54 DFJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LM54 DFJ silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
99,714 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DFJ was last recorded at 99,714 miles on 19 May 2026, 865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,849 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
865 miles
Average per year
4,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,714 miles
  • 2025 – 98,849 miles
  • 2024 – 97,760 miles
  • 2023 – 96,806 miles
  • 2022 – 89,974 miles
  • 2021 – 84,918 miles
  • 2020 – 82,131 miles
  • 2019 – 80,388 miles
  • 2018 – 78,891 miles
  • 2017 – 77,280 miles
  • 2016 – 69,695 miles
  • 2015 – 59,479 miles
  • 2014 – 51,604 miles
  • 2013 – 43,879 miles
  • 2012 – 37,236 miles
  • 2011 – 29,579 miles
  • 2010 – 23,085 miles
  • 2008 – 14,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,714 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,714 miles (+865)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,714 miles
    Test number
    419882335645
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,849 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,849 miles
    Test number
    235675276674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,760 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,760 miles
    Test number
    982596880768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,806 miles (+6,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,806 miles
    Test number
    930747149413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass89,974 miles (+5,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,974 miles
    Test number
    759021877891
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,918 miles
    Test number
    307390598958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail84,918 miles (+2,787)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,918 miles
    Test number
    821196624287
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,131 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,131 miles
    Test number
    585510289469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,388 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,388 miles
    Test number
    287488312801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,891 miles (+1,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,891 miles
    Test number
    947219717807
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass77,280 miles (+7,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,280 miles
    Test number
    343172845029
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

  12. Pass69,695 miles (+10,216)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,695 miles
    Test number
    642893990213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,479 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,479 miles
    Test number
    579882485020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail59,479 miles (+7,875)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,479 miles
    Test number
    378359075056
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass51,604 miles (+701)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,604 miles
    Test number
    826013174022
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner sides

  16. Fail50,903 miles (+7,024)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    846256964075
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner side
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner sides

  17. Pass43,879 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,879 miles
    Test number
    525880863074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,236 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,236 miles
    Test number
    129836952430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,064 miles (+7,485)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,064 miles
    Test number
    238531142094
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass29,579 miles (+6,494)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,579 miles
    Test number
    178522851069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,085 miles
    Test number
    113050350499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,085 miles (+156)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,085 miles
    Test number
    421050450087
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Fail22,929 miles (+8,039)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,929 miles
    Test number
    733743740077
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass14,890 miles (+5,852)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,890 miles
    Test number
    683644858310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    9,038 miles
    Test number
    152064408442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 DFJ

Does LM54 DFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 DFJ is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DFJ?
The MOT on LM54 DFJ is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 DFJ done?
LM54 DFJ was recorded at 99,714 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 4,936 miles a year.
Has LM54 DFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DFJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 DFJ 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 DFJ find?
LM54 DFJ passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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