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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 DTVMOT history

LM54 DTV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 121,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

LM54 DTV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
121,567 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DTV
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
20 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DTV was last recorded at 121,567 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,450 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
117 miles
Average per year
4,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,567 miles
  • 2024 – 113,553 miles
  • 2023 – 106,638 miles
  • 2022 – 99,724 miles
  • 2021 – 91,724 miles
  • 2020 – 90,953 miles
  • 2019 – 87,886 miles
  • 2018 – 83,071 miles
  • 2017 – 81,090 miles
  • 2016 – 79,071 miles
  • 2015 – 72,727 miles
  • 2014 – 68,515 miles
  • 2013 – 62,652 miles
  • 2012 – 58,541 miles
  • 2011 – 54,392 miles
  • 2010 – 51,238 miles
  • 2009 – 48,216 miles
  • 2008 – 45,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,567 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,567 miles (+117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,567 miles
    Test number
    167729596118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail121,450 miles (+7,897)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,450 miles
    Test number
    973369099458
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass113,553 miles (+6,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,553 miles
    Test number
    416080680946
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass106,638 miles (+136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,638 miles
    Test number
    323106782455
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail106,502 miles (+6,778)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,502 miles
    Test number
    641218923035
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass99,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,724 miles
    Test number
    706046348817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail99,724 miles (+8,000)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,724 miles
    Test number
    356649811025
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,724 miles
    Test number
    621126493068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,724 miles (+771)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,724 miles
    Test number
    816504418683
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass90,953 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,953 miles
    Test number
    808859987099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords across the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail90,953 miles (+3,067)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,953 miles
    Test number
    271958646792
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords across the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass87,886 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    87,886 miles
    Test number
    821765770643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail87,886 miles (+4,815)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,886 miles
    Test number
    441440042164
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16v (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass83,071 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,071 miles
    Test number
    479429687804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,059 miles (+1,969)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,059 miles
    Test number
    602692442386
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass81,090 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,090 miles
    Test number
    215095786489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail81,078 miles (+2,007)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,078 miles
    Test number
    167815689542
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass79,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,071 miles
    Test number
    396021614088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,071 miles (+6,344)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,071 miles
    Test number
    628865748079
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass72,727 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,727 miles
    Test number
    129364585193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail72,727 miles (+4,212)2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,727 miles
    Test number
    775684585151
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass68,515 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,515 miles
    Test number
    357372674224
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail68,515 miles (+129)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,515 miles
    Test number
    776502574252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass68,386 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,386 miles
    Test number
    895189044101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,354 miles (+5,702)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,354 miles
    Test number
    315637444182
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass62,652 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,652 miles
    Test number
    147464253121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,541 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,541 miles
    Test number
    368666162123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,392 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,392 miles
    Test number
    338348651175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,238 miles (+3,022)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,238 miles
    Test number
    150008130187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass48,216 miles (+2,668)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,216 miles
    Test number
    221990669437
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass45,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,548 miles
    Test number
    630548268145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 DTV

Does LM54 DTV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DTV expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DTV?
The MOT on LM54 DTV expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DTV done?
LM54 DTV was recorded at 121,567 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 4,574 miles a year.
Has LM54 DTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DTV has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 DTV 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 DTV find?
LM54 DTV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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