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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

LM54 FSEMOT history

LM54 FSE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 50,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

LM54 FSE blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
50,924 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2021
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 FSE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 FSE was last recorded at 50,924 miles on 4 Jan 2021, 959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,965 miles · 8 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
959 miles
Average per year
2,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 50,924 miles
  • 2020 – 49,965 miles
  • 2019 – 48,974 miles
  • 2017 – 47,102 miles
  • 2016 – 45,626 miles
  • 2015 – 43,918 miles
  • 2014 – 42,284 miles
  • 2013 – 40,046 miles
  • 2012 – 37,601 miles
  • 2011 – 35,406 miles
  • 2010 – 32,309 miles
  • 2009 – 26,052 miles
  • 2008 – 22,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    696321712234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    118969827111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  3. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    752752244022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    485856082211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    486731852114
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. FailMileage not read1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    799907641198
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass50,924 miles (+959)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,924 miles
    Test number
    334947386399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass49,965 miles (+991)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,965 miles
    Test number
    207560025591
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users /turbo pipe split (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has age cuts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has age cracks
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens slightly faded

  9. Pass48,974 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,974 miles
    Test number
    611879915913
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has age related cuts
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp lens slightly faded
    • AdvisoryLower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  10. Fail48,974 miles (+1,872)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,974 miles
    Test number
    295913993170
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has age related cuts
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp lens slightly faded
    • AdvisoryLower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Pass47,102 miles (+1,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,102 miles
    Test number
    203874154037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge tread low (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass45,626 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,626 miles
    Test number
    165610030587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,918 miles (+1,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,918 miles
    Test number
    953427932961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass42,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,284 miles
    Test number
    415742754353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,284 miles (+2,238)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,284 miles
    Test number
    546252854339
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass40,046 miles (+2,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,046 miles
    Test number
    486483153309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass37,601 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,601 miles
    Test number
    378300742392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,406 miles
    Test number
    405164051493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail35,406 miles (+3,097)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,406 miles
    Test number
    458594151369
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass32,309 miles (+6,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,309 miles
    Test number
    331463160322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass26,052 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,052 miles
    Test number
    400879409056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,736 miles
    Test number
    300772008030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,736 miles
    Test number
    530352208062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 FSE

Does LM54 FSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 FSE is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 FSE?
The MOT on LM54 FSE is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 FSE done?
LM54 FSE was recorded at 50,924 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2021, an average of 2,167 miles a year.
Has LM54 FSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 FSE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 FSE 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 FSE find?
LM54 FSE passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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