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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 DXJMOT history

LM54 DXJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

LM54 DXJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2026
Mileage
125,317 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DXJ
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
19 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DXJ was last recorded at 125,317 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 15,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,690 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
15,627 miles
Average per year
4,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,317 miles
  • 2023 – 109,690 miles
  • 2022 – 105,485 miles
  • 2020 – 95,520 miles
  • 2019 – 91,351 miles
  • 2018 – 87,846 miles
  • 2017 – 86,856 miles
  • 2016 – 84,148 miles
  • 2015 – 81,053 miles
  • 2014 – 79,797 miles
  • 2013 – 76,855 miles
  • 2012 – 72,304 miles
  • 2011 – 67,001 miles
  • 2010 – 61,502 miles
  • 2009 – 56,197 miles
  • 2008 – 41,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,317 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play also inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,317 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,317 miles
    Test number
    810165957532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play also inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail125,317 miles (+15,627)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,317 miles
    Test number
    311577618652
    • Repaired at testSide repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play also inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,690 miles (+4,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,690 miles
    Test number
    121982562798
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass105,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,485 miles
    Test number
    428727556648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,485 miles (+4,401)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,485 miles
    Test number
    606175970067
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass101,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,084 miles
    Test number
    666703121763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,084 miles (+5,564)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,084 miles
    Test number
    198768718959
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass95,520 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,520 miles
    Test number
    453446128366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,352 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,352 miles
    Test number
    199534837340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Fail91,351 miles (+3,505)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,351 miles
    Test number
    352500250336
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine speed to high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass87,846 miles (+990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,846 miles
    Test number
    961898420687
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass86,856 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,856 miles
    Test number
    337817945942
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail86,846 miles (+2,698)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,846 miles
    Test number
    841038844170
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass84,148 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,148 miles
    Test number
    255512020392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,053 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,053 miles
    Test number
    438440244355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,987 miles (+1,190)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,987 miles
    Test number
    115300724465
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass79,797 miles (+1,190)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,797 miles
    Test number
    878499224346
    • NoteFront inner brake pads offside and nearside close to minimum
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to legal limit worn smooth on inner outer edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

  18. Pass78,607 miles (+50)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,607 miles
    Test number
    299749854005
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsf tyre worn smooth on outer edge
    • NoteOsf tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

  19. Fail78,557 miles (+1,702)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,557 miles
    Test number
    835063654002
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsf tyre worn smooth on outer edge
    • NoteOsf tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

  20. Pass76,855 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,855 miles
    Test number
    925400163071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,846 miles (+4,542)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,846 miles
    Test number
    709589353063
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass72,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    127656852019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail72,304 miles (+5,303)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    278706252041
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass67,001 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,001 miles
    Test number
    407029141039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,502 miles
    Test number
    723496930001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Fail61,502 miles (+5,305)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,502 miles
    Test number
    802376930040
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass56,197 miles (+14,884)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,197 miles
    Test number
    304585339024
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc worne

  28. Pass41,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,313 miles
    Test number
    104996148017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 DXJ

Does LM54 DXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DXJ expired on 4 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DXJ?
The MOT on LM54 DXJ expired on 4 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DXJ done?
LM54 DXJ was recorded at 125,317 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 4,975 miles a year.
Has LM54 DXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DXJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 DXJ 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 DXJ find?
LM54 DXJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play also inner; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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