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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 GPKMOT history

LM54 GPK is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 209,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LM54 GPK grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
209,027 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 GPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 GPK was last recorded at 209,027 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 9,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,035 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,992 miles
Average per year
9,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,027 miles
  • 2025 – 199,035 miles
  • 2024 – 191,788 miles
  • 2023 – 189,833 miles
  • 2022 – 188,632 miles
  • 2021 – 187,869 miles
  • 2020 – 186,676 miles
  • 2019 – 185,558 miles
  • 2018 – 183,827 miles
  • 2017 – 181,338 miles
  • 2016 – 169,929 miles
  • 2015 – 152,129 miles
  • 2014 – 137,660 miles
  • 2013 – 117,041 miles
  • 2012 – 99,879 miles
  • 2011 – 85,660 miles
  • 2010 – 75,756 miles
  • 2009 – 60,831 miles
  • 2008 – 38,536 miles
  • 2007 – 22,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,027 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Power steering noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,027 miles (+9,992)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    209,027 miles
    Test number
    118267241176
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass199,035 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    199,035 miles
    Test number
    368325338535
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear both sides upper and lower trailing arm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail199,034 miles (+7,246)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,034 miles
    Test number
    615146830004
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension locking device ineffective Hub bolts broken (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear both sides upper and lower trailing arm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass191,788 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    191,788 miles
    Test number
    457231778682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail191,787 miles (+1,954)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,787 miles
    Test number
    232777163583
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  6. Pass189,833 miles (+1,201)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    189,833 miles
    Test number
    421752133583
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass188,632 miles (+763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    188,632 miles
    Test number
    406061943241
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySerpentine Belt Noise

  8. Pass187,869 miles (+703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    187,869 miles
    Test number
    397659685213
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy

  9. Fail187,166 miles (+490)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,166 miles
    Test number
    483538746396
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy

  10. Pass186,676 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    186,676 miles
    Test number
    793926695293
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail186,676 miles (+1,118)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,676 miles
    Test number
    301347857428
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass185,558 miles (+1,731)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    185,558 miles
    Test number
    644112550208
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass183,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    183,827 miles
    Test number
    761633194101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail183,824 miles (+2,486)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,824 miles
    Test number
    461979990897
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass181,338 miles (+11,409)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    181,338 miles
    Test number
    202778580612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass169,929 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    169,929 miles
    Test number
    861532672631
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail169,929 miles (+17,800)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,929 miles
    Test number
    120322243283
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass152,129 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    152,129 miles
    Test number
    863261826523
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail152,129 miles (+14,469)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,129 miles
    Test number
    483298907244
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass137,660 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    137,660 miles
    Test number
    696543634220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly insecure

  21. Fail137,660 miles (+20,619)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,660 miles
    Test number
    837831124283
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront fog lamps not working
    • NoteFront number plate slightly insecure

  22. Fail117,041 miles2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,041 miles
    Test number
    316647143236
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteButton missing - o/s/f seatbelt.
    • NoteDrivers door seal loose,
    • NoteExhaust mounting hook broken away (at rear)
    • NoteFront number plate holder damaged - recommend new.

  23. Pass117,041 miles (+17,162)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    117,041 miles
    Test number
    838447943257
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteButton missing - o/s/f seatbelt.
    • NoteDrivers door seal loose,
    • NoteExhaust mounting hook broken away (at rear)
    • NoteFront number plate holder damaged - recommend new.

  24. Pass99,879 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    99,879 miles
    Test number
    367978242417
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust mount deteriorated

  25. Fail99,879 miles (+14,219)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,879 miles
    Test number
    645517042299
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust mount deteriorated

  26. Pass85,660 miles (+9,904)1 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,660 miles
    Test number
    427898271215
    • DangerousN/s/f tyre worn outter edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  27. Fail75,756 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,756 miles
    Test number
    274713070238
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  28. Pass75,756 miles (+14,925)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,756 miles
    Test number
    660633770279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,831 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,831 miles
    Test number
    863546989284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edge of tyres

  30. Fail60,831 miles (+22,295)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,831 miles
    Test number
    684076389289
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edge of tyres

  31. Pass38,536 miles (+16,147)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,536 miles
    Test number
    772384388282
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  32. Pass22,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,389 miles
    Test number
    904950397220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 GPK

Does LM54 GPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 GPK is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 GPK?
The MOT on LM54 GPK is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 GPK done?
LM54 GPK was recorded at 209,027 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 9,950 miles a year.
Has LM54 GPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 GPK has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 GPK 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 GPK find?
LM54 GPK passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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