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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 DTZMOT history

LM54 DTZ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2024.

LM54 DTZ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2025
Mileage
125,148 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DTZ
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
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DTZ was last recorded at 125,148 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 1,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,703 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,445 miles
Average per year
5,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,148 miles
  • 2023 – 123,703 miles
  • 2022 – 119,908 miles
  • 2020 – 108,547 miles
  • 2019 – 103,012 miles
  • 2018 – 99,803 miles
  • 2017 – 96,826 miles
  • 2016 – 91,715 miles
  • 2015 – 90,502 miles
  • 2014 – 84,999 miles
  • 2013 – 77,152 miles
  • 2011 – 63,963 miles
  • 2010 – 58,007 miles
  • 2009 – 54,336 miles
  • 2008 – 45,307 miles
  • 2007 – 39,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,148 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Both rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Anti Roll Bar corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,148 miles (+1,445)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,148 miles
    Test number
    355150416978
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,703 miles (+3,795)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,703 miles
    Test number
    258377998011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass119,908 miles (+11,361)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,908 miles
    Test number
    459408722070
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,547 miles (+5,535)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,547 miles
    Test number
    499162021552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,012 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,012 miles
    Test number
    172312780621
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/ Undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti Roll Bar corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail103,012 miles (+3,209)2 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,012 miles
    Test number
    275474004221
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/ Undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti Roll Bar corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,803 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    99,803 miles
    Test number
    473264877433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Fail99,803 miles (+2,977)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,803 miles
    Test number
    767173995062
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass96,826 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,826 miles
    Test number
    817873423201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,715 miles
    Test number
    872669433264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,715 miles (+1,213)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,715 miles
    Test number
    372361773234
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  12. Pass90,502 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,502 miles
    Test number
    907615440321
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded

  13. Fail90,502 miles (+5,503)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,502 miles
    Test number
    647892853075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelamp (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelamp (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded

  14. Pass84,999 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,999 miles
    Test number
    447099604326
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail84,999 miles (+7,847)3 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,999 miles
    Test number
    618419904372
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass77,152 miles (+13,189)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,152 miles
    Test number
    318419483120
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN\s\f tyre worn on edge

  17. Pass63,963 miles (+5,956)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    869464961241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,007 miles (+3,671)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,007 miles
    Test number
    371726060455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,336 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,336 miles
    Test number
    601625269269
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre getting low on outer egdes 205/55/16

  20. Fail54,336 miles (+9,029)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,336 miles
    Test number
    653115369265
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low on outer egdes 205/55/16

  21. Pass45,307 miles (+5,798)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,307 miles
    Test number
    461414138462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,509 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,509 miles
    Test number
    314186257454
    • NoteSurface corrsion on front and rear discs.

Questions about LM54 DTZ

Does LM54 DTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DTZ expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DTZ?
The MOT on LM54 DTZ expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DTZ done?
LM54 DTZ was recorded at 125,148 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 5,229 miles a year.
Has LM54 DTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DTZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LM54 DTZ 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 DTZ find?
LM54 DTZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2024 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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