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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 DFXMOT history

LM54 DFX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

LM54 DFX silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2025
Mileage
111,362 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DFX
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
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DFX was last recorded at 111,362 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 2,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,297 miles · 25 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,065 miles
Average per year
4,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,362 miles
  • 2023 – 109,297 miles
  • 2022 – 106,593 miles
  • 2021 – 103,028 miles
  • 2020 – 99,892 miles
  • 2019 – 95,230 miles
  • 2018 – 90,279 miles
  • 2017 – 85,867 miles
  • 2015 – 76,127 miles
  • 2014 – 70,298 miles
  • 2012 – 58,985 miles
  • 2011 – 55,833 miles
  • 2010 – 52,221 miles
  • 2009 – 43,771 miles
  • 2008 – 33,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,362 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,362 miles (+2,065)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,362 miles
    Test number
    954267799291
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass109,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,297 miles
    Test number
    598806642714
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  3. Fail109,297 miles (+2,704)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,297 miles
    Test number
    579116596524
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt broken in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  4. Pass106,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,593 miles
    Test number
    840584067343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,593 miles (+3,565)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,593 miles
    Test number
    753380183136
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on limit.

  6. Pass103,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,028 miles
    Test number
    807569229707
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  7. Fail103,028 miles (+3,136)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,028 miles
    Test number
    213093939937
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass99,892 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,892 miles
    Test number
    794265334144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,817 miles (+4,587)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,817 miles
    Test number
    535471028492
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM BALL JOINT BOTH SIDES ON FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass deteriorated.

  10. Pass95,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,230 miles
    Test number
    601375360951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail95,230 miles (+4,951)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,230 miles
    Test number
    316457686556
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass90,279 miles (+4,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,279 miles
    Test number
    954585903242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass85,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,867 miles
    Test number
    755711653158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Has cut to inner sidewall of tyre,but not deep enough to reach cords

  14. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    269276423650
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance only just met system may require adjustment

  15. Pass76,127 miles (+5,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,127 miles
    Test number
    225096415075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass70,298 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,298 miles
    Test number
    498318324080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail70,298 miles (+11,313)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,298 miles
    Test number
    325107424059
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,985 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,985 miles
    Test number
    628672412017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,954 miles (+3,121)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,954 miles
    Test number
    175881812089
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,833 miles
    Test number
    656041211088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,833 miles (+3,612)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,833 miles
    Test number
    277886801092
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  22. Pass52,221 miles (+8,450)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,221 miles
    Test number
    550749300069
    • NoteEngine light on.

  23. Pass43,771 miles (+10,299)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,771 miles
    Test number
    302888709070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,472 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,472 miles
    Test number
    103807408449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LM54 DFX

Does LM54 DFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DFX expired on 27 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DFX?
The MOT on LM54 DFX expired on 27 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DFX done?
LM54 DFX was recorded at 111,362 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 4,854 miles a year.
Has LM54 DFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DFX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 DFX 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 DFX find?
LM54 DFX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle rear silencer; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective hanger broken; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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