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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 GTYMOT history

LM54 GTY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 120,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LM54 GTY blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,740 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 GTY
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 valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 GTY was last recorded at 120,740 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,474 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,266 miles
Average per year
4,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,740 miles
  • 2025 – 118,474 miles
  • 2024 – 116,280 miles
  • 2023 – 113,303 miles
  • 2022 – 109,047 miles
  • 2021 – 107,161 miles
  • 2020 – 104,591 miles
  • 2019 – 99,117 miles
  • 2018 – 93,046 miles
  • 2017 – 86,033 miles
  • 2016 – 80,092 miles
  • 2015 – 75,046 miles
  • 2014 – 70,914 miles
  • 2013 – 66,172 miles
  • 2012 – 60,857 miles
  • 2011 – 54,404 miles
  • 2009 – 54,035 miles
  • 2008 – 52,679 miles
  • 2007 – 31,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,740 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 2 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,740 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,740 miles
    Test number
    965697536365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail120,737 miles (+2,263)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,737 miles
    Test number
    746924216557
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant bottle or hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass118,474 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,474 miles
    Test number
    429367340721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail118,472 miles (+2,192)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,472 miles
    Test number
    840157983276
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass116,280 miles (+60)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,280 miles
    Test number
    306471627093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail116,220 miles (+2,917)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,220 miles
    Test number
    299476984275
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass113,303 miles (+4,256)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,303 miles
    Test number
    624093414580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass109,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,047 miles
    Test number
    590218385674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail109,047 miles (+1,886)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,047 miles
    Test number
    652272027676
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass107,161 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,161 miles
    Test number
    983733589540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail107,159 miles (+2,568)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,159 miles
    Test number
    318672629011
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass104,591 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,591 miles
    Test number
    784383524279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,590 miles (+5,473)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,590 miles
    Test number
    556726199839
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass99,117 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,117 miles
    Test number
    585247130706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,045 miles (+5,999)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,045 miles
    Test number
    517904281209
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  16. Pass93,046 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,046 miles
    Test number
    686222560577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Fail93,046 miles (+7,013)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,046 miles
    Test number
    129612232338
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass86,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,033 miles
    Test number
    661792569568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,033 miles (+5,941)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,033 miles
    Test number
    726296073378
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass80,092 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    235456700738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,850 miles (+4,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,850 miles
    Test number
    530900849778
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass75,046 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,046 miles
    Test number
    129521245490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,040 miles (+4,126)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,040 miles
    Test number
    639006635031
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass70,914 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,914 miles
    Test number
    888705834072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,172 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    365625723063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,857 miles
    Test number
    126933122494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail60,857 miles (+6,453)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,857 miles
    Test number
    466963522038
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  28. Pass54,404 miles (+369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,404 miles
    Test number
    969216721067
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass54,035 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,035 miles
    Test number
    270224829314
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR PADS APPROACHING LIMIT.
    • NoteFRONT DISCS LIPPED.
    • NoteREAR DISCS LIPPED,AND LIGHTLY SCORED.

  30. Fail54,035 miles (+1,356)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,035 miles
    Test number
    150494529315
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR PADS APPROACHING LIMIT.
    • NoteFRONT DISCS LIPPED.
    • NoteREAR DISCS LIPPED,AND LIGHTLY SCORED.

  31. Pass52,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,679 miles
    Test number
    622345608341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail52,679 miles (+21,258)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,679 miles
    Test number
    170765308342
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass31,421 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,421 miles
    Test number
    214855277203
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle fitted with covers unable to see some items

Questions about LM54 GTY

Does LM54 GTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 GTY is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 GTY?
The MOT on LM54 GTY is valid until 4 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 GTY done?
LM54 GTY was recorded at 120,740 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,879 miles a year.
Has LM54 GTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 GTY has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 GTY 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 GTY find?
LM54 GTY passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 1 more.

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