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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 DWOMOT history

LM54 DWO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2025.

LM54 DWO silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
166,046 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DWO
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
16 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DWO was last recorded at 166,046 miles on 15 Mar 2025, 7,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,640 miles · 11 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,406 miles
Average per year
7,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,046 miles
  • 2024 – 158,640 miles
  • 2023 – 146,848 miles
  • 2022 – 125,465 miles
  • 2021 – 115,184 miles
  • 2020 – 108,216 miles
  • 2019 – 102,293 miles
  • 2018 – 97,224 miles
  • 2017 – 88,374 miles
  • 2016 – 80,883 miles
  • 2015 – 73,967 miles
  • 2014 – 67,266 miles
  • 2013 – 67,169 miles
  • 2012 – 61,741 miles
  • 2011 – 56,907 miles
  • 2010 – 53,508 miles
  • 2009 – 47,785 miles
  • 2008 – 40,538 miles
  • 2007 – 34,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,046 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,046 miles (+7,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    166,046 miles
    Test number
    191107474420
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass158,640 miles (+11,792)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,640 miles
    Test number
    978780453047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,848 miles (+132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,848 miles
    Test number
    182593127921
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail146,716 miles (+21,251)7 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,716 miles
    Test number
    611194180339
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken

  5. Pass125,465 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,465 miles
    Test number
    442606466226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail125,465 miles (+10,281)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,465 miles
    Test number
    163760878509
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass115,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,184 miles
    Test number
    781959313688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,184 miles (+6,968)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,184 miles
    Test number
    697534767183
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Pass108,216 miles (+5,923)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,216 miles
    Test number
    766542261889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,293 miles
    Test number
    372890579462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,293 miles (+5,069)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,293 miles
    Test number
    311033969519
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass97,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,224 miles
    Test number
    518112755302
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  13. Fail97,222 miles (+8,848)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,222 miles
    Test number
    625722979683
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  14. Pass88,374 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,374 miles
    Test number
    444311034501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,367 miles (+7,484)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,367 miles
    Test number
    628649190094
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass80,883 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,883 miles
    Test number
    950624296580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail80,880 miles (+6,913)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,880 miles
    Test number
    173964491925
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass73,967 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,967 miles
    Test number
    179870735492
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust mounting broken

  19. Fail73,967 miles (+6,701)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,967 miles
    Test number
    119940035464
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteExhaust mounting broken

  20. Pass67,266 miles (+97)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,266 miles
    Test number
    195962804028
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail67,169 miles (+5,428)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,169 miles
    Test number
    646828553346
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass61,741 miles (+4,834)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,741 miles
    Test number
    536369942335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,907 miles (+3,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,907 miles
    Test number
    965072041329
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass53,508 miles (+5,723)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,508 miles
    Test number
    394658240317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,785 miles (+7,247)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,785 miles
    Test number
    704110939363
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on outer edge n/s/f worn to 1mm om edge not within central 3/4 of tread 205/55/16W
    • NoteExhaust back box front hanging bracket corroded
    • NoteFront discs lipped pads nearly new

  26. Pass40,538 miles (+6,234)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,538 miles
    Test number
    440596838360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    34,304 miles
    Test number
    591269447331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 DWO

Does LM54 DWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DWO expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DWO?
The MOT on LM54 DWO expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DWO done?
LM54 DWO was recorded at 166,046 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2025, an average of 7,638 miles a year.
Has LM54 DWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DWO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 DWO 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 DWO find?
LM54 DWO passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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