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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 GVNMOT history

LM54 GVN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 174,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

LM54 GVN silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2025
Mileage
174,369 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 GVN
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
20 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 GVN was last recorded at 174,369 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 9,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,427 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
9,942 miles
Average per year
6,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,369 miles
  • 2024 – 164,427 miles
  • 2023 – 162,608 miles
  • 2022 – 155,995 miles
  • 2021 – 147,440 miles
  • 2020 – 143,332 miles
  • 2019 – 137,160 miles
  • 2018 – 123,417 miles
  • 2017 – 108,496 miles
  • 2016 – 95,104 miles
  • 2015 – 81,010 miles
  • 2014 – 78,638 miles
  • 2013 – 76,962 miles
  • 2012 – 74,864 miles
  • 2011 – 72,259 miles
  • 2010 – 66,789 miles
  • 2009 – 61,721 miles
  • 2008 – 57,099 miles
  • 2007 – 52,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail174,369 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail174,369 miles (+9,942)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,369 miles
    Test number
    622116492405
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass164,427 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    164,427 miles
    Test number
    762768406853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail164,417 miles (+1,809)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,417 miles
    Test number
    283742831994
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass162,608 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    162,608 miles
    Test number
    172170230814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension low at rear

  5. Fail162,606 miles (+24)3 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,606 miles
    Test number
    972169188838
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension low at rear

  6. Fail162,582 miles (+6,587)3 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,582 miles
    Test number
    239368427774
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass155,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,995 miles
    Test number
    329264721727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail155,995 miles (+49)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,995 miles
    Test number
    625393779887
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OUTER REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OUTER REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail155,946 miles (+8,506)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,946 miles
    Test number
    904982550314
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f lower - rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear + n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f lower - rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r + o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass147,440 miles (+101)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    147,440 miles
    Test number
    119603413390
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust cracked
    • AdvisoryFront + center exhaust mount broken

  11. Fail147,339 miles (+4,007)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,339 miles
    Test number
    233019961936
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust cracked
    • AdvisoryFront + center exhaust mount broken

  12. Pass143,332 miles (+6,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,332 miles
    Test number
    452362254812
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass137,160 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,160 miles
    Test number
    321633281571
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror glass insecure

  14. Fail137,137 miles (+13,720)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,137 miles
    Test number
    325248765332
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror glass insecure

  15. Pass123,417 miles (+14,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,417 miles
    Test number
    479180749579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass108,496 miles (+13,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,496 miles
    Test number
    928336208656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass95,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,104 miles
    Test number
    346565662430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear/under (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail95,104 miles (+14,094)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,104 miles
    Test number
    362492083216
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear/under (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear/under (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass81,010 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,010 miles
    Test number
    844541305563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,967 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,967 miles
    Test number
    136601015168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,638 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,638 miles
    Test number
    269920624141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,962 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,962 miles
    Test number
    185116503107
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass76,962 miles (+2,098)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,962 miles
    Test number
    497126703155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,864 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,864 miles
    Test number
    535929022173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,259 miles (+5,470)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    72,259 miles
    Test number
    319338741359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyre tread wear

  26. Pass66,789 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,789 miles
    Test number
    280077040341
    • NoteDeterioration of windscreen wiper blades

  27. Fail66,789 miles (+5,068)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,789 miles
    Test number
    570257140315
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDeterioration of windscreen wiper blades

  28. Pass61,721 miles (+4,622)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    61,721 miles
    Test number
    433482259390
    • NoteWear and deterioration of rear tyres

  29. Pass57,099 miles (+4,926)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,099 miles
    Test number
    932290848399
    • NoteFront tyre wear

  30. Pass52,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,173 miles
    Test number
    944916747368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail52,173 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,173 miles
    Test number
    834486747393
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM54 GVN

Does LM54 GVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 GVN expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 GVN?
The MOT on LM54 GVN expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 GVN done?
LM54 GVN was recorded at 174,369 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 6,946 miles a year.
Has LM54 GVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 GVN has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 GVN 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 GVN find?
LM54 GVN failed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 9 major defects and 2 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; emissions unable to be completed, and 8 more.

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