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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LM54 GPZMOT history

LM54 GPZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 165,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LM54 GPZ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
165,473 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 GPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 GPZ was last recorded at 165,473 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 8,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,708 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,765 miles
Average per year
6,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,473 miles
  • 2025 – 156,708 miles
  • 2024 – 152,568 miles
  • 2023 – 142,923 miles
  • 2022 – 137,043 miles
  • 2021 – 133,955 miles
  • 2020 – 131,922 miles
  • 2019 – 124,854 miles
  • 2018 – 116,435 miles
  • 2017 – 113,356 miles
  • 2016 – 108,802 miles
  • 2015 – 102,536 miles
  • 2014 – 96,550 miles
  • 2013 – 96,522 miles
  • 2012 – 94,309 miles
  • 2011 – 86,915 miles
  • 2010 – 78,615 miles
  • 2009 – 61,151 miles
  • 2008 – 46,986 miles
  • 2007 – 41,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,473 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs inner faces poor condition
  • AdvisoryBoth front rigid brake pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth rear rigid brake pipes corroded close to excess
  • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum pipe slightly chaffed
  • AdvisoryFront to rear at rear rigid brake pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar bushes worn
  • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front brake backplate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,473 miles (+8,765)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    165,473 miles
    Test number
    368989297791
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs inner faces poor condition
    • AdvisoryBoth front rigid brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear rigid brake pipes corroded close to excess
    • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum pipe slightly chaffed
    • AdvisoryFront to rear at rear rigid brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded

  2. Pass156,708 miles (+4,140)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    156,708 miles
    Test number
    365884166744
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear rigid brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass152,568 miles (+9,645)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,568 miles
    Test number
    280451155935
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front rigid brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear rigid brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear rigid brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass142,923 miles (+5,880)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,923 miles
    Test number
    904385082421
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,043 miles (+3,088)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    137,043 miles
    Test number
    576608946065
    • AdvisoryBoth rear steel brake pipes corroded close to excess
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most, close to excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front steel brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded

  6. Pass133,955 miles (+2,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,955 miles
    Test number
    759315203964
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output /offside (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass131,922 miles (+7,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,922 miles
    Test number
    977660533620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Inner bush has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,854 miles (+8,419)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    124,854 miles
    Test number
    141003186402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,435 miles
    Test number
    829375474283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake backplate corroded

  10. Fail116,435 miles (+3,079)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,435 miles
    Test number
    126443465395
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake backplate corroded

  11. Pass113,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,356 miles
    Test number
    400435745741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,356 miles (+4,554)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,356 miles
    Test number
    721199432989
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass108,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,802 miles
    Test number
    792849433342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail108,802 miles (+6,266)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,802 miles
    Test number
    709476945052
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass102,536 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,536 miles
    Test number
    467460215166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,550 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,550 miles
    Test number
    298376724446
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass96,550 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,550 miles
    Test number
    947956824183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,522 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,522 miles
    Test number
    169563563255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,520 miles (+2,211)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,520 miles
    Test number
    735130263240
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass94,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,309 miles
    Test number
    218224482252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,309 miles (+7,394)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,309 miles
    Test number
    688179772210
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail86,915 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,915 miles
    Test number
    255748821323
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass86,915 miles (+8,300)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    86,915 miles
    Test number
    756708521355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,615 miles (+17,464)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,615 miles
    Test number
    704534930317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,151 miles (+14,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    61,151 miles
    Test number
    991718039342
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass46,986 miles (+5,848)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,986 miles
    Test number
    444695418395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,138 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,138 miles
    Test number
    374401447387
    • NoteFront pads worn
    • NoteN/s/fog light not working
    • NoteN/s/front inner pad worn close to limit unable to view fully
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre worn close to limit

Questions about LM54 GPZ

Does LM54 GPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 GPZ is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 GPZ?
The MOT on LM54 GPZ is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 GPZ done?
LM54 GPZ was recorded at 165,473 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,852 miles a year.
Has LM54 GPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 GPZ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LM54 GPZ 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 GPZ find?
LM54 GPZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 14 advisories: both front brake discs inner faces poor condition; both front rigid brake pipes corroded; both rear rigid brake pipes corroded close to excess, and 11 more.

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