Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc
LM54 FFAMOT history
LM54 FFA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,722 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 170,722 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,401 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 FFA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 FFA was last recorded at 170,722 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 170,009 miles · 11 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 713 miles
- Average per year
- 8,401 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,722 miles
- 2025 – 170,009 miles
- 2024 – 166,227 miles
- 2023 – 162,070 miles
- 2021 – 162,046 miles
- 2020 – 157,281 miles
- 2019 – 145,533 miles
- 2018 – 133,503 miles
- 2017 – 121,161 miles
- 2016 – 107,528 miles
- 2015 – 92,787 miles
- 2014 – 80,861 miles
- 2013 – 70,299 miles
- 2011 – 56,890 miles
- 2010 – 36,903 miles
- 2009 – 26,460 miles
- 2007 – 17,102 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,722 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
22 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,722 miles (+713)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 170,722 miles
- Test number
- 349300414277
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass170,009 miles (+3,782)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 170,009 miles
- Test number
- 948163849400
- MinorNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass166,227 miles (+4,157)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 166,227 miles
- Test number
- 905066626945
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass162,070 miles (+24)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 162,070 miles
- Test number
- 173405923042
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass162,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 162,046 miles
- Test number
- 561338414797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,046 miles (+4,765)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,046 miles
- Test number
- 310662475541
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass157,281 miles (+11,748)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 157,281 miles
- Test number
- 375696649779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,533 miles (+12,030)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 145,533 miles
- Test number
- 835399794111
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,503 miles (+12,342)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 133,503 miles
- Test number
- 423715101349
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass121,161 miles (+13,633)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 121,161 miles
- Test number
- 756120005167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,528 miles (+14,741)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 107,528 miles
- Test number
- 515947788233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,787 miles (+11,926)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 92,787 miles
- Test number
- 167055805498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 80,861 miles
- Test number
- 537692234025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,861 miles (+10,562)3 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,861 miles
- Test number
- 828995224067
- FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Note/
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass70,299 miles (+13,409)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 70,299 miles
- Test number
- 636502403021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,890 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 56,890 miles
- Test number
- 558568841338
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteRear discs worn
Fail56,890 miles (+9,521)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,890 miles
- Test number
- 678727741351
- FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteRear discs worn
Pass47,369 miles (+10,466)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 47,369 miles
- Test number
- 838654101060
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres have minor cuts within the tread
- NoteFront discs worn
Pass36,903 miles (+10,443)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 36,903 miles
- Test number
- 161285000054
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,460 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 26,460 miles
- Test number
- 760286709041
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail26,460 miles (+9,358)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,460 miles
- Test number
- 374823909090
- 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)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass17,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 17,102 miles
- Test number
- 250254547307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 FFA
- Does LM54 FFA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 FFA is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 FFA?
- The MOT on LM54 FFA is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM54 FFA done?
- LM54 FFA was recorded at 170,722 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 8,401 miles a year.
- Has LM54 FFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 FFA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on LM54 FFA 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 FFA find?
- LM54 FFA passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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