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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

LM54 DVPMOT history

LM54 DVP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 232,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.

LM54 DVP black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2023
Mileage
232,472 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2022
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DVP was last recorded at 232,472 miles on 31 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,472 miles · 26 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 232,472 miles
  • 2021 – 219,869 miles
  • 2020 – 214,676 miles
  • 2019 – 206,094 miles
  • 2018 – 193,554 miles
  • 2017 – 182,206 miles
  • 2010 – 86,437 miles
  • 2009 – 83,324 miles
  • 2007 – 76,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,472 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,472 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    232,472 miles
    Test number
    151797331386
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail232,472 miles (+12,603)3 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,472 miles
    Test number
    755311216959
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass219,869 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    219,869 miles
    Test number
    933549715112
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail219,859 miles (+5,183)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,859 miles
    Test number
    176074139176
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to fuel leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet from fuel filter . (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass214,676 miles (+8,582)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    214,676 miles
    Test number
    550843758829
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroding away + blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass206,094 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    206,094 miles
    Test number
    689233725199
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusting

  7. Fail206,092 miles (+12,538)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,092 miles
    Test number
    824662025838
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusting

  8. Pass193,554 miles (+11,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    193,554 miles
    Test number
    425818499923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has small chip but not affecting drivers view

  9. Pass182,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    182,206 miles
    Test number
    625050606644
    • AdvisoryDiesel vapours but unable to see leak

  10. Fail182,206 miles (+95,769)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,206 miles
    Test number
    479434381054
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDiesel vapours but unable to see leak

  11. Pass86,437 miles (+3,113)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,437 miles
    Test number
    834548020084
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteParking brake travel requires attention /adjustment
    • NoteUnderbody shields fitted restricting inspection

  12. Pass83,324 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    83,324 miles
    Test number
    573457029033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management warning light on
    • NoteFront tyres 205/55x16 and rear tyres 225/50x16
    • NoteParking brake travel requires adjustment/attention

  13. Fail83,324 miles (+7,244)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,324 miles
    Test number
    821587929023
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management warning light on
    • NoteFront tyres 205/55x16 and rear tyres 225/50x16
    • NoteParking brake travel requires adjustment/attention

  14. Pass76,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    76,080 miles
    Test number
    151822667392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,080 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,080 miles
    Test number
    604331867312
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Questions about LM54 DVP

Does LM54 DVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DVP expired on 30 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DVP?
The MOT on LM54 DVP expired on 30 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DVP done?
LM54 DVP was recorded at 232,472 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2022, an average of 10,535 miles a year.
Has LM54 DVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DVP has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 DVP 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 DVP find?
LM54 DVP passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with 6 advisories: brake pipe slightly damaged all; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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