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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LM54 GRXMOT history

LM54 GRX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 188,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2021.

LM54 GRX black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2022
Mileage
188,404 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2021
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 GRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 GRX was last recorded at 188,404 miles on 17 Nov 2021, 6,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2017: 14,876 miles, lower than 148,704 miles on 30 Oct 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
182,127 miles · 27 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
6,277 miles
Average per year
9,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 188,404 miles
  • 2020 – 182,127 miles
  • 2019 – 169,667 miles
  • 2018 – 158,620 miles
  • 2017 – 14,876 miles
  • 2016 – 132,226 miles
  • 2015 – 120,689 miles
  • 2014 – 113,767 miles
  • 2013 – 107,139 miles
  • 2012 – 100,047 miles
  • 2011 – 91,610 miles
  • 2010 – 83,389 miles
  • 2009 – 75,931 miles
  • 2008 – 66,691 miles
  • 2007 – 54,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,404 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,404 miles (+6,277)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    188,404 miles
    Test number
    730941568627
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Pass182,127 miles (+12,460)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    182,127 miles
    Test number
    168950468834
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface rust under vehicle

  3. Pass169,667 miles (+11,047)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,667 miles
    Test number
    648603054945
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges/shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very on edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass158,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    158,620 miles
    Test number
    960682215212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail158,620 miles (+143,744)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,620 miles
    Test number
    745513063976
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass14,876 miles (-133,828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    14,876 miles
    Test number
    504518583467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Fail148,704 miles (+16,478)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,704 miles
    Test number
    441369139134
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass132,226 miles (+11,537)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,226 miles
    Test number
    716261129667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,689 miles (+6,922)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,689 miles
    Test number
    841074431433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,767 miles (+91)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,767 miles
    Test number
    928832124373
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner edge worn

  11. Fail113,676 miles (+6,537)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,676 miles
    Test number
    275854514324
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner edge worn

  12. Pass107,139 miles (+7,092)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    107,139 miles
    Test number
    669856413372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,047 miles (+8,437)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    100,047 miles
    Test number
    875105142319
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner edge worn

  14. Pass91,610 miles (+8,221)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,610 miles
    Test number
    438757441311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  15. Pass83,389 miles (+7,458)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,389 miles
    Test number
    233402240329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,931 miles (+9,240)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    75,931 miles
    Test number
    940418149374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,691 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    66,691 miles
    Test number
    424193058383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail66,628 miles (+11,697)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,628 miles
    Test number
    194030658390
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass54,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    54,931 miles
    Test number
    410367247398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM54 GRX

Does LM54 GRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 GRX expired on 17 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 GRX?
The MOT on LM54 GRX expired on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 GRX done?
LM54 GRX was recorded at 188,404 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2021, an average of 9,582 miles a year.
Has LM54 GRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 GRX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LM54 GRX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 GRX find?
LM54 GRX passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2021 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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