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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 DXZMOT history

LM54 DXZ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LM54 DXZ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
119,644 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DXZ
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
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DXZ was last recorded at 119,644 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,644 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,644 miles
  • 2025 – 114,547 miles
  • 2024 – 109,070 miles
  • 2022 – 102,853 miles
  • 2021 – 95,276 miles
  • 2020 – 92,622 miles
  • 2019 – 92,556 miles
  • 2018 – 90,759 miles
  • 2017 – 87,120 miles
  • 2016 – 77,695 miles
  • 2015 – 77,472 miles
  • 2014 – 71,972 miles
  • 2013 – 61,652 miles
  • 2012 – 54,206 miles
  • 2011 – 44,645 miles
  • 2010 – 35,260 miles
  • 2009 – 26,578 miles
  • 2008 – 20,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,644 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,644 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    119,644 miles
    Test number
    226366931972
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail119,644 miles (+5,097)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,644 miles
    Test number
    641905074138
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass114,547 miles (+5,477)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,547 miles
    Test number
    317715117449
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass109,070 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,070 miles
    Test number
    964596515864
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail109,063 miles (+6,210)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,063 miles
    Test number
    377648758227
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass102,853 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,853 miles
    Test number
    892201015772
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail102,853 miles (+7,577)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,853 miles
    Test number
    350689896130
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass95,276 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,276 miles
    Test number
    493041206539
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight brake imbalance front axle
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF and NSF lower ball joints (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail95,275 miles (+2,653)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,275 miles
    Test number
    163654684090
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight brake imbalance front axle
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF and NSF lower ball joints (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass92,622 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,622 miles
    Test number
    785492800607
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass92,556 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,556 miles
    Test number
    735543827695
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  12. Fail92,554 miles (+1,795)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,554 miles
    Test number
    485890388780
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass90,759 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,759 miles
    Test number
    379490394358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever sticky
  14. Fail90,728 miles (+3,608)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,728 miles
    Test number
    197118543838
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever sticky
  15. Pass87,120 miles (+9,425)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,120 miles
    Test number
    161535867291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,695 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,695 miles
    Test number
    161051487717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,472 miles
    Test number
    105622085153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,472 miles (+5,500)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,472 miles
    Test number
    335262785162
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass71,972 miles (+10,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,972 miles
    Test number
    598628364135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass61,652 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,652 miles
    Test number
    857202463155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,570 miles (+7,364)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,570 miles
    Test number
    378548253104
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass54,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,206 miles
    Test number
    969189172194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail54,206 miles (+9,561)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,206 miles
    Test number
    377047772165
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass44,645 miles (+9,385)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,645 miles
    Test number
    176668941176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,260 miles (+8,682)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,260 miles
    Test number
    124729250194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,578 miles (+5,901)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,578 miles
    Test number
    673175479175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,677 miles
    Test number
    683489358185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 DXZ

Does LM54 DXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 DXZ is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DXZ?
The MOT on LM54 DXZ is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 DXZ done?
LM54 DXZ was recorded at 119,644 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 5,605 miles a year.
Has LM54 DXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DXZ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 DXZ 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 DXZ find?
LM54 DXZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust mounting defective; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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