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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LM54 DXYMOT history

LM54 DXY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2025.

LM54 DXY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2025
Mileage
83,911 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 DXY was last recorded at 83,911 miles on 12 Apr 2025, 5,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,393 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5,518 miles
Average per year
3,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,911 miles
  • 2024 – 78,393 miles
  • 2023 – 73,754 miles
  • 2021 – 69,719 miles
  • 2020 – 61,901 miles
  • 2019 – 60,916 miles
  • 2018 – 59,439 miles
  • 2017 – 57,500 miles
  • 2016 – 54,875 miles
  • 2015 – 53,017 miles
  • 2014 – 51,070 miles
  • 2013 – 48,219 miles
  • 2012 – 45,323 miles
  • 2011 – 42,602 miles
  • 2010 – 37,810 miles
  • 2009 – 31,233 miles
  • 2008 – 24,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,911 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire above exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed fuel pipe leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

What MOT failures 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 Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,911 miles (+5,518)2 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,911 miles
    Test number
    533500026503
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire above exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed fuel pipe leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

  2. Pass78,393 miles (+4,639)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,393 miles
    Test number
    152364273957
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass73,754 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,754 miles
    Test number
    282506999978
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer 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))

  4. Fail73,754 miles (+4,035)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,754 miles
    Test number
    318451520823
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer 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))

  5. Pass69,719 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,719 miles
    Test number
    160008240317
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail69,718 miles (+7,817)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,718 miles
    Test number
    218132333932
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass61,901 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,901 miles
    Test number
    297821109920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,422 miles (+506)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    61,422 miles
    Test number
    817008667364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight leak of gases at rear joint

  9. Pass60,916 miles (+1,477)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,916 miles
    Test number
    390607439528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass59,439 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,439 miles
    Test number
    189393760125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail59,439 miles (+1,939)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,439 miles
    Test number
    954339363900
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass57,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,500 miles
    Test number
    202503023557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail57,500 miles (+2,625)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,500 miles
    Test number
    486648712493
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass54,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,875 miles
    Test number
    342741845185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust joints heavily corroded

  15. Fail54,875 miles (+1,858)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,875 miles
    Test number
    509429390070
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust joints heavily corroded

  16. Pass53,017 miles (+1,947)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,017 miles
    Test number
    128043435477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front tyre small cut outer sidewall no cord showing
    • NoteRear silencer heatshield insecure

  17. Pass51,070 miles (+2,851)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,070 miles
    Test number
    537697614093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front tyre small cut outer sidewall no cord showing

  18. Pass48,219 miles (+2,896)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,219 miles
    Test number
    455434223099
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to wear indicator 3mm approx

  19. Pass45,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,323 miles
    Test number
    675075222019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,323 miles (+2,721)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,323 miles
    Test number
    266913222025
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass42,602 miles (+4,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,602 miles
    Test number
    315350321029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass37,810 miles (+6,577)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,810 miles
    Test number
    572829910034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,233 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,233 miles
    Test number
    862283029060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,786 miles
    Test number
    382551318097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,786 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,786 miles
    Test number
    294031018022
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LM54 DXY

Does LM54 DXY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DXY expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DXY?
The MOT on LM54 DXY expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DXY done?
LM54 DXY was recorded at 83,911 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2025, an average of 3,427 miles a year.
Has LM54 DXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DXY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 DXY 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 DXY find?
LM54 DXY failed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front inner tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside rear lower fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire above exhaust; emissions unable to be completed fuel pipe leaking, and 13 more.

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