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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 DZDMOT history

LM54 DZD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LM54 DZD silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2025
Mileage
118,220 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DZD
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
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 DZD was last recorded at 118,220 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,447 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,773 miles
Average per year
5,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,220 miles
  • 2024 – 116,447 miles
  • 2023 – 111,479 miles
  • 2022 – 106,145 miles
  • 2021 – 99,413 miles
  • 2019 – 89,795 miles
  • 2017 – 81,885 miles
  • 2016 – 77,389 miles
  • 2015 – 72,267 miles
  • 2014 – 66,227 miles
  • 2013 – 58,645 miles
  • 2012 – 49,658 miles
  • 2011 – 39,049 miles
  • 2010 – 32,951 miles
  • 2009 – 26,038 miles
  • 2007 – 15,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,220 miles
  • MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear underbody been under seal

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Position lamp not working Both

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,220 miles (+1,773)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,220 miles
    Test number
    325616571606
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear underbody been under seal

  2. Pass116,447 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,447 miles
    Test number
    632112831432
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Struts Not Supporting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail116,445 miles (+4,966)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,445 miles
    Test number
    533528337748
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Struts Not Supporting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass111,479 miles (+111)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,479 miles
    Test number
    174891749071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail111,368 miles (+5,223)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,368 miles
    Test number
    461807751614
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,145 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,145 miles
    Test number
    745642323048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail106,113 miles (+6,700)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,113 miles
    Test number
    288976306544
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,413 miles (+9,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,413 miles
    Test number
    967473463252
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass89,795 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,795 miles
    Test number
    752322950706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,885 miles (+4,496)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,885 miles
    Test number
    747669872084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,389 miles
    Test number
    556586268102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,389 miles (+5,122)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,389 miles
    Test number
    394588701647
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass72,267 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,267 miles
    Test number
    166934585179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,227 miles (+7,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,227 miles
    Test number
    748731084116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,645 miles (+8,987)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,645 miles
    Test number
    545309473114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,658 miles
    Test number
    568577072120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,658 miles (+10,609)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,658 miles
    Test number
    385352672126
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,049 miles (+6,098)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,049 miles
    Test number
    959968161099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,951 miles (+6,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,951 miles
    Test number
    713078160025
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass26,038 miles (+10,812)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,038 miles
    Test number
    673120679085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,226 miles
    Test number
    432949637441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 DZD

Does LM54 DZD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DZD expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DZD?
The MOT on LM54 DZD expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DZD done?
LM54 DZD was recorded at 118,220 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 5,463 miles a year.
Has LM54 DZD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DZD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 DZD 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 DZD find?
LM54 DZD failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 3 advisories: nearside lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and 1 more.

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