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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 DXCMOT history

LM54 DXC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2022.

LM54 DXC black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2023
Mileage
149,709 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DXC was last recorded at 149,709 miles on 23 Dec 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,700 miles · 20 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
8,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,709 miles
  • 2021 – 144,910 miles
  • 2020 – 139,287 miles
  • 2019 – 134,984 miles
  • 2018 – 124,291 miles
  • 2017 – 119,037 miles
  • 2016 – 109,480 miles
  • 2015 – 99,254 miles
  • 2014 – 92,069 miles
  • 2013 – 82,693 miles
  • 2012 – 77,522 miles
  • 2011 – 72,712 miles
  • 2010 – 65,457 miles
  • 2009 – 46,489 miles
  • 2008 – 30,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,709 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))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 Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Ply in column covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,709 miles (+9)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    149,709 miles
    Test number
    766823132961
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail149,700 miles (+4,790)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,700 miles
    Test number
    266873347620
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass144,910 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,910 miles
    Test number
    212234261689
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch defective
    • AdvisoryPly in column covers fitted

  4. Fail144,910 miles (+5,623)3 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,910 miles
    Test number
    197145215904
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPly in column covers fitted

  5. Pass139,287 miles (+4,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,287 miles
    Test number
    713141529559
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,984 miles
    Test number
    534660191968
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail134,984 miles (+10,693)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,984 miles
    Test number
    499536655932
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass124,291 miles (+5,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,291 miles
    Test number
    885585832246
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides slightly (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass119,037 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,037 miles
    Test number
    989679289740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rearmost (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear lower hub bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

  10. Fail119,029 miles (+9,549)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,029 miles
    Test number
    231396883827
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rearmost (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rearmost (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear lower hub bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass109,480 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,480 miles
    Test number
    284122683408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front section support bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on 3mm

  12. Fail109,480 miles (+10,226)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,480 miles
    Test number
    382073581746
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front section support bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on 3mm

  13. Pass99,254 miles (+138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,254 miles
    Test number
    321209318502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken off.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test.

  14. Fail99,116 miles (+7,047)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,116 miles
    Test number
    821837906286
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken off.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have cuts which have been glued.

  15. Pass92,069 miles (+9,376)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,069 miles
    Test number
    438175034292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,693 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,693 miles
    Test number
    187938813246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,578 miles (+5,056)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,578 miles
    Test number
    109534313289
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass77,522 miles (+4,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,522 miles
    Test number
    448416732283
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass72,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,712 miles
    Test number
    828022521217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    848570621247
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Fail72,697 miles (+7,240)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,697 miles
    Test number
    946383611212
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,457 miles
    Test number
    622832200250
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail65,457 miles (+18,968)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,457 miles
    Test number
    580292900283
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass46,489 miles (+15,935)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,489 miles
    Test number
    890192319206
    • Note1) front and rear brake pads look low req closer inspection asap 2) front and rear brake discs worn req measuring 3) underbody and outer sill covers fitted 4) tyres 225 45 17 fronts 245 40 17 rears

  25. Pass30,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,554 miles
    Test number
    772733918243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 DXC

Does LM54 DXC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DXC expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DXC?
The MOT on LM54 DXC expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DXC done?
LM54 DXC was recorded at 149,709 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2022, an average of 8,277 miles a year.
Has LM54 DXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DXC has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 DXC 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 DXC find?
LM54 DXC passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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