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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 FNGMOT history

LM54 FNG is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

LM54 FNG blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,852 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 FNG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 FNG was last recorded at 125,852 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 2,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Dec 2008: 19,583 miles, lower than 19,943 miles on 21 Dec 2007.

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
122,949 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,903 miles
Average per year
5,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,852 miles
  • 2025 – 122,949 miles
  • 2024 – 118,681 miles
  • 2023 – 106,516 miles
  • 2022 – 96,278 miles
  • 2020 – 87,959 miles
  • 2019 – 83,524 miles
  • 2018 – 80,520 miles
  • 2017 – 75,051 miles
  • 2016 – 66,865 miles
  • 2015 – 58,894 miles
  • 2014 – 51,338 miles
  • 2013 – 43,273 miles
  • 2012 – 37,129 miles
  • 2011 – 30,511 miles
  • 2009 – 24,782 miles
  • 2008 – 19,583 miles
  • 2007 – 19,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,852 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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 (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • EML light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,852 miles (+2,903)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,852 miles
    Test number
    997737786186
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass122,949 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,949 miles
    Test number
    453745170965
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail122,949 miles (+4,268)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,949 miles
    Test number
    329925329291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass118,681 miles (+12,165)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,681 miles
    Test number
    708257061886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,516 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    106,516 miles
    Test number
    453865746187
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail106,516 miles (+10,238)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,516 miles
    Test number
    236841662936
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,278 miles (+8,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,278 miles
    Test number
    389957753291
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass87,959 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,959 miles
    Test number
    734895187905
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail87,959 miles (+4,435)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,959 miles
    Test number
    295302565865
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass83,524 miles (+3,004)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,524 miles
    Test number
    145365511645
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass80,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,520 miles
    Test number
    104802380626
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn inner edge

  12. Fail80,520 miles (+5,469)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,520 miles
    Test number
    902857968161
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn inner edge

  13. Pass75,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,051 miles
    Test number
    376452610989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint & both rear brake pad(s) wearing thin (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted obscuring some components

  14. Fail75,051 miles (+8,186)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,051 miles
    Test number
    936326451627
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint & both rear brake pad(s) wearing thin (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass66,865 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    814417216891
    • AdvisoryEML light on

  16. Fail66,842 miles (+7,948)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,842 miles
    Test number
    200066526151
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 225/55/r16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEML light on

  17. Pass58,894 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,894 miles
    Test number
    676431675089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,888 miles (+7,550)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,888 miles
    Test number
    268389465076
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass51,338 miles (+9)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,338 miles
    Test number
    129475544094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  20. Fail51,329 miles2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,329 miles
    Test number
    428223644090
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  21. Pass51,329 miles (+8,056)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,329 miles
    Test number
    818773744034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  22. Pass43,273 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,273 miles
    Test number
    289325223028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,129 miles (+6,618)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,129 miles
    Test number
    606158812067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,511 miles
    Test number
    385337301067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,511 miles (+5,729)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,511 miles
    Test number
    507187101095
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass24,782 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,782 miles
    Test number
    664304669354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,629 miles (+5,046)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,629 miles
    Test number
    824617059345
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  28. Pass19,583 miles (-360)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,583 miles
    Test number
    532017958358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,943 miles
    Test number
    490265957308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 FNG

Does LM54 FNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 FNG is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 FNG?
The MOT on LM54 FNG is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 FNG done?
LM54 FNG was recorded at 125,852 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 5,627 miles a year.
Has LM54 FNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 FNG has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 FNG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 FNG find?
LM54 FNG passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose, and 2 more.

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