Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
LM54 GPJMOT history
LM54 GPJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,284 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 May 2025
- Mileage
- 116,284 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,679 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 GPJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 GPJ was last recorded at 116,284 miles on 17 Apr 2024, 4,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 111,673 miles · 6 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,611 miles
- Average per year
- 5,679 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 116,284 miles
- 2023 – 111,673 miles
- 2022 – 106,821 miles
- 2021 – 101,605 miles
- 2018 – 101,239 miles
- 2017 – 96,681 miles
- 2016 – 92,072 miles
- 2015 – 85,876 miles
- 2014 – 81,047 miles
- 2013 – 67,463 miles
- 2012 – 58,936 miles
- 2011 – 50,509 miles
- 2010 – 40,816 miles
- 2009 – 30,647 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,284 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn tread 2.5mm at lowest point
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front wing corner insecure slight protrusion not likely to cause injury to other road users or pedestrians
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,284 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2025
- Odometer
- 116,284 miles
- Test number
- 994907288729
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail116,284 miles (+4,611)2 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,284 miles
- Test number
- 400069616233
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,673 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2024
- Odometer
- 111,673 miles
- Test number
- 477410645880
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail111,671 miles (+4,850)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,671 miles
- Test number
- 830436492575
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass106,821 miles (+54)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 106,821 miles
- Test number
- 796624719643
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn tread 2.5mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corner insecure slight protrusion not likely to cause injury to other road users or pedestrians
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight bind on parking brake after operation
Fail106,767 miles (+5,162)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,767 miles
- Test number
- 331566809863
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brings on brake lamp instead of fog lamp, no visible fog lamp when brakes applied (4.5.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates on fog light switch (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn tread 2.5mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corner insecure slight protrusion not likely to cause injury to other road users or pedestrians
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight bind on parking brake after operation
Pass101,605 miles (+366)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 101,605 miles
- Test number
- 938976080516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,239 miles (+4,558)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 101,239 miles
- Test number
- 591042095359
- AdvisoryBoth rear corner brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front, both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,681 miles (+4,609)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 96,681 miles
- Test number
- 446694463617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,072 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 92,072 miles
- Test number
- 601391415617
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust racket corroded (exhaust still supported)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
Fail92,069 miles (+6,193)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,069 miles
- Test number
- 594159169238
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust racket corroded (exhaust still supported)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
Pass85,876 miles (+4,829)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 85,876 miles
- Test number
- 224704713815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,047 miles (+3,928)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 81,047 miles
- Test number
- 836373864363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,119 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 77,119 miles
- Test number
- 177166374468
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront number plate loose on o/s
- NoteRear exhaust bracket snapped
- NoteWipers smearing
Fail77,119 miles (+9,656)4 failures4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,119 miles
- Test number
- 126696474418
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll tyres have low pressure.
- NoteFront number plate loose on o/s
- NoteRear exhaust bracket snapped
- NoteWipers smearing
Pass67,463 miles (+8,527)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 67,463 miles
- Test number
- 105830153484
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass58,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 58,936 miles
- Test number
- 946427972079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,936 miles (+8,427)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,936 miles
- Test number
- 549876972092
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass50,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 50,509 miles
- Test number
- 166706971454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,509 miles (+9,693)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,509 miles
- Test number
- 417176971049
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass40,816 miles (+10,169)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 40,816 miles
- Test number
- 100847670050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 30,647 miles
- Test number
- 300168779032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 GPJ
- Does LM54 GPJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM54 GPJ expired on 5 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 GPJ?
- The MOT on LM54 GPJ expired on 5 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM54 GPJ done?
- LM54 GPJ was recorded at 116,284 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2024, an average of 5,679 miles a year.
- Has LM54 GPJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 GPJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM54 GPJ 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 GPJ find?
- LM54 GPJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint.
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