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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 GNOMOT history

LM54 GNO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 181,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2025.

LM54 GNO silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
181,745 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 GNO
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
19 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 GNO was last recorded at 181,745 miles on 23 Aug 2025, 6,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2017: 133,952 miles, lower than 134,091 miles on 13 Sept 2017.

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
175,142 miles · 26 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,603 miles
Average per year
7,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,745 miles
  • 2024 – 175,142 miles
  • 2023 – 170,549 miles
  • 2022 – 164,942 miles
  • 2021 – 161,409 miles
  • 2020 – 155,563 miles
  • 2019 – 150,045 miles
  • 2018 – 141,134 miles
  • 2017 – 133,952 miles
  • 2016 – 127,625 miles
  • 2015 – 120,227 miles
  • 2014 – 116,549 miles
  • 2013 – 114,803 miles
  • 2012 – 106,288 miles
  • 2011 – 85,564 miles
  • 2009 – 66,198 miles
  • 2008 – 43,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,745 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,745 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    181,745 miles
    Test number
    304479822991
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail181,743 miles (+6,601)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,743 miles
    Test number
    889053123890
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass175,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    175,142 miles
    Test number
    353554741957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail175,142 miles (+4,593)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,142 miles
    Test number
    936747075556
    • MajorNearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass170,549 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    170,549 miles
    Test number
    967787542409
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail170,549 miles (+5,607)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,549 miles
    Test number
    276274500070
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass164,942 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,942 miles
    Test number
    255726476088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,409 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    161,409 miles
    Test number
    783194597557
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail161,409 miles (+5,846)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,409 miles
    Test number
    684371125995
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass155,563 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    155,563 miles
    Test number
    356772967268
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail155,563 miles (+5,518)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,563 miles
    Test number
    516596241634
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass150,045 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    150,045 miles
    Test number
    851468035363
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail150,044 miles (+8,910)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,044 miles
    Test number
    886498613344
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass141,134 miles (+7,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    141,134 miles
    Test number
    392746764280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass133,952 miles (-139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,952 miles
    Test number
    942541341621
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail134,091 miles (+139)11 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,091 miles
    Test number
    603527681046
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray has fitted could not see all testable components

  17. Fail133,952 miles (+6,327)12 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,952 miles
    Test number
    594784010819
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass127,625 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    127,625 miles
    Test number
    467784451273
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp Plastic Starting To Glaze Over
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail127,624 miles (+7,397)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,624 miles
    Test number
    810886491542
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Straight Arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp Plastic Starting To Glaze Over

  20. Pass120,227 miles (+168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,227 miles
    Test number
    987184428568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail120,059 miles (+3,510)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,059 miles
    Test number
    272758455124
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail116,549 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,549 miles
    Test number
    447035104413
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass116,549 miles (+1,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,549 miles
    Test number
    656845504393
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass114,803 miles (+8,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    114,803 miles
    Test number
    609964503347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass106,288 miles (+20,724)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,288 miles
    Test number
    856341752243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass85,564 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,564 miles
    Test number
    345364431122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail85,209 miles (+19,011)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,209 miles
    Test number
    348737421182
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass66,198 miles (+22,381)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    453810909405
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSRS warning

  29. Pass43,817 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,817 miles
    Test number
    290867128498
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

  30. Fail43,817 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,817 miles
    Test number
    702677128109
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Questions about LM54 GNO

Does LM54 GNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 GNO expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 GNO?
The MOT on LM54 GNO expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 GNO done?
LM54 GNO was recorded at 181,745 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2025, an average of 7,974 miles a year.
Has LM54 GNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 GNO has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 GNO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 GNO find?
LM54 GNO passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.

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