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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 GVFMOT history

LM54 GVF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

LM54 GVF silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2024
Mileage
146,198 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 GVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 GVF was last recorded at 146,198 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2015: 43,359 miles, lower than 69,115 miles on 27 Feb 2014.

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
146,197 miles · 20 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,198 miles
  • 2022 – 142,866 miles
  • 2021 – 137,045 miles
  • 2020 – 131,972 miles
  • 2019 – 124,397 miles
  • 2018 – 114,179 miles
  • 2017 – 102,210 miles
  • 2016 – 92,026 miles
  • 2015 – 43,359 miles
  • 2014 – 69,115 miles
  • 2013 – 59,579 miles
  • 2011 – 50,090 miles
  • 2010 – 37,558 miles
  • 2009 – 26,505 miles
  • 2008 – 19,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,198 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Crazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Crazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,198 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,198 miles
    Test number
    505613854573
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Crazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Crazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail146,197 miles (+3,331)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,197 miles
    Test number
    394697904410
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Crazing (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Canvas Showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Crazing (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,866 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,866 miles
    Test number
    371018272267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake discs guards corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and most rear control arms heavily corroded

  4. Fail142,866 miles (+5,821)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,866 miles
    Test number
    593023440480
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake discs guards corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and most rear control arms heavily corroded

  5. Pass137,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    137,045 miles
    Test number
    676568772378
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail137,045 miles (+5,073)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,045 miles
    Test number
    541876951965
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output crazed (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass131,972 miles (+7,575)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    131,972 miles
    Test number
    294554533411
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres starting to crack/perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass124,397 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,397 miles
    Test number
    932709042819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre joint and centre box poor condition slight leak

  9. Fail124,397 miles (+10,218)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,397 miles
    Test number
    459558058269
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre joint and centre box poor condition slight leak

  10. Pass114,179 miles (+11,969)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,179 miles
    Test number
    599074633185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass102,210 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,210 miles
    Test number
    694864261817
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail102,210 miles (+10,184)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,210 miles
    Test number
    830004896235
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass92,026 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,026 miles
    Test number
    693802480530
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail92,026 miles (+48,667)2 repaired14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,026 miles
    Test number
    723614325265
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass43,359 miles (-25,756)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,359 miles
    Test number
    338942245048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass69,115 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,115 miles
    Test number
    887338654035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Fail69,115 miles (+9,536)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,115 miles
    Test number
    555718554054
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass59,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,579 miles
    Test number
    849214663069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,579 miles (+9,489)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,579 miles
    Test number
    839821463077
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass50,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,090 miles
    Test number
    239378521305
    • 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)

  21. Fail50,090 miles (+12,532)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,090 miles
    Test number
    305668221380
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass37,558 miles (+97)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,558 miles
    Test number
    364300230395
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Fail37,461 miles (+4,084)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,461 miles
    Test number
    693933370287
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass33,377 miles (+6,872)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,377 miles
    Test number
    693939460041
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s rear tyre tread worn very close to the legal limit 2mm
    • NoteOuter edge of n/s rear tyre tread getting

  25. Pass26,505 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,505 miles
    Test number
    552031579094
    • NoteADVISE FULL COVER ON UNDER SIDE OF THIS CAR

  26. Fail26,505 miles (+6,712)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,505 miles
    Test number
    773221079020
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteADVISE FULL COVER ON UNDER SIDE OF THIS CAR
    • NoteADVISE TREAD WORN LOW ON N/SIDE REAR TYRE

  27. Pass19,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    19,793 miles
    Test number
    500138358029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 GVF

Does LM54 GVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 GVF expired on 3 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 GVF?
The MOT on LM54 GVF expired on 3 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 GVF done?
LM54 GVF was recorded at 146,198 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 8,103 miles a year.
Has LM54 GVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 GVF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 GVF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 GVF find?
LM54 GVF passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective crazing; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective crazing; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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