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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LM54 DYWMOT history

LM54 DYW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LM54 DYW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
161,991 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DYW was last recorded at 161,991 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 4,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Feb 2012: 39,395 miles, lower than 60,136 miles on 19 Feb 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,292 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,699 miles
Average per year
7,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,991 miles
  • 2024 – 157,292 miles
  • 2023 – 141,770 miles
  • 2022 – 130,456 miles
  • 2021 – 123,497 miles
  • 2020 – 119,641 miles
  • 2019 – 115,173 miles
  • 2018 – 111,269 miles
  • 2017 – 105,771 miles
  • 2016 – 100,420 miles
  • 2015 – 95,058 miles
  • 2014 – 88,548 miles
  • 2013 – 82,063 miles
  • 2012 – 76,615 miles
  • 2011 – 60,136 miles
  • 2010 – 49,881 miles
  • 2008 – 30,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,991 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component 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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,991 miles (+4,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    161,991 miles
    Test number
    692197792635
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass157,292 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,292 miles
    Test number
    433100202463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail157,286 miles (+15,516)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,286 miles
    Test number
    873645231036
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass141,770 miles (+11,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,770 miles
    Test number
    788409826725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass130,456 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,456 miles
    Test number
    840751861808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,497 miles (+3,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,497 miles
    Test number
    300993111245
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,641 miles (+4,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,641 miles
    Test number
    172908933123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass115,173 miles (+3,904)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,173 miles
    Test number
    933071040362
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass111,269 miles (+5,498)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,269 miles
    Test number
    856569546019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,771 miles
    Test number
    375383918896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,770 miles (+5,350)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,770 miles
    Test number
    696478811132
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing both side (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass100,420 miles (+5,362)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,420 miles
    Test number
    485960722821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,058 miles (+6,510)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,058 miles
    Test number
    401299135541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,548 miles
    Test number
    186239914368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,548 miles (+6,485)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,548 miles
    Test number
    235679014395
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass82,063 miles (+5,448)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,063 miles
    Test number
    258570723373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,615 miles
    Test number
    136340122398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,615 miles (+37,220)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,615 miles
    Test number
    275089212345
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,395 miles (-20,741)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,395 miles
    Test number
    157159442099
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight bind on N/S/R brake
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass60,136 miles (+10,255)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,136 miles
    Test number
    949540851032
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/S/F tyre worn on edges

  21. Pass49,881 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,881 miles
    Test number
    121954450054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,705 miles (+18,976)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,705 miles
    Test number
    870481950095
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass30,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,729 miles
    Test number
    383057478010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 DYW

Does LM54 DYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 DYW is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DYW?
The MOT on LM54 DYW is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 DYW done?
LM54 DYW was recorded at 161,991 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 7,457 miles a year.
Has LM54 DYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DYW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 DYW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 DYW find?
LM54 DYW passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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