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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 DTUMOT history

LM54 DTU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 178,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2022.

LM54 DTU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2023
Mileage
178,259 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DTU
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
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DTU was last recorded at 178,259 miles on 24 Sept 2022, 7,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Dec 2007: 31,905 miles, lower than 37,200 miles on 18 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
171,004 miles · 29 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
7,255 miles
Average per year
9,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 178,259 miles
  • 2021 – 171,004 miles
  • 2020 – 166,047 miles
  • 2019 – 155,449 miles
  • 2018 – 147,059 miles
  • 2017 – 129,289 miles
  • 2016 – 112,753 miles
  • 2015 – 96,936 miles
  • 2014 – 83,258 miles
  • 2013 – 69,684 miles
  • 2011 – 62,709 miles
  • 2010 – 57,888 miles
  • 2009 – 52,438 miles
  • 2008 – 47,282 miles
  • 2007 – 31,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,259 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • 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))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,259 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    178,259 miles
    Test number
    270076404134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail178,259 miles (+7,255)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,259 miles
    Test number
    348046982374
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,004 miles (+4,957)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    171,004 miles
    Test number
    183234764501
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass166,047 miles (+10,598)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    166,047 miles
    Test number
    946327407473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,449 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    155,449 miles
    Test number
    779001901972
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail155,446 miles (+8,387)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,446 miles
    Test number
    704196865747
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass147,059 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    147,059 miles
    Test number
    945726104051
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail147,055 miles (+17,766)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,055 miles
    Test number
    883894442734
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass129,289 miles (+16,536)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,289 miles
    Test number
    804559218037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cut but is not enough dip
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass112,753 miles (+15,817)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    112,753 miles
    Test number
    985130609414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,936 miles (+13,678)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,936 miles
    Test number
    849762605207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,258 miles (+13,574)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,258 miles
    Test number
    139752104280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,684 miles
    Test number
    215464353195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,684 miles (+6,975)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,684 miles
    Test number
    638104853185
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass62,709 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,709 miles
    Test number
    966931751364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail62,706 miles (+4,818)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,706 miles
    Test number
    986974941324
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  17. Pass57,888 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,888 miles
    Test number
    704817850372
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket corroded

  18. Fail57,888 miles (+5,450)1 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,888 miles
    Test number
    291906150359
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket corroded

  19. Fail52,438 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,438 miles
    Test number
    903205859306
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass52,438 miles (+5,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,438 miles
    Test number
    943005759349
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass47,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,282 miles
    Test number
    122285748353
    • 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)

  22. Fail47,282 miles (+15,377)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,282 miles
    Test number
    993185648386
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  23. Pass31,905 miles (-5,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,905 miles
    Test number
    774866257343
    • 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)

  24. Pass37,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,200 miles
    Test number
    621279097117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 DTU

Does LM54 DTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DTU expired on 8 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DTU?
The MOT on LM54 DTU expired on 8 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DTU done?
LM54 DTU was recorded at 178,259 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2022, an average of 9,288 miles a year.
Has LM54 DTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DTU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 DTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 DTU find?
LM54 DTU passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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