Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
LM54 GVZMOT history
LM54 GVZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,059 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 110,059 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,261 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 GVZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 GVZ was last recorded at 110,059 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Jan 2013: 81,091 miles, lower than 92,773 miles on 5 Jan 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 110,032 miles · 13 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 27 miles
- Average per year
- 4,261 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,059 miles
- 2025 – 107,871 miles
- 2024 – 106,355 miles
- 2023 – 104,778 miles
- 2021 – 103,188 miles
- 2020 – 101,690 miles
- 2019 – 99,939 miles
- 2018 – 97,910 miles
- 2017 – 95,526 miles
- 2016 – 90,431 miles
- 2015 – 87,620 miles
- 2014 – 84,363 miles
- 2013 – 81,091 miles
- 2012 – 92,773 miles
- 2011 – 70,963 miles
- 2010 – 65,505 miles
- 2008 – 49,110 miles
- 2007 – 32,833 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,059 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,059 miles (+27)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 110,059 miles
- Test number
- 980366715935
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail110,032 miles (+2,161)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,032 miles
- Test number
- 531812268709
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,871 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 107,871 miles
- Test number
- 804503349871
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail107,869 miles (+1,514)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,869 miles
- Test number
- 658948307958
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,355 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 106,355 miles
- Test number
- 176471584810
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail106,353 miles (+1,575)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,353 miles
- Test number
- 586085338035
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass104,778 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 104,778 miles
- Test number
- 564664259320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,775 miles (+1,587)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,775 miles
- Test number
- 730829750492
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Pass103,188 miles (+1,498)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 103,188 miles
- Test number
- 548780509624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,690 miles (+1,751)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 101,690 miles
- Test number
- 958229087194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 99,939 miles
- Test number
- 122570018909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,939 miles (+2,029)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,939 miles
- Test number
- 222056311581
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,910 miles (+2,384)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 97,910 miles
- Test number
- 831978623184
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- 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))
Pass95,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 95,526 miles
- Test number
- 680647721492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,526 miles (+2,528)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,526 miles
- Test number
- 819808263182
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass92,998 miles (+2,567)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 92,998 miles
- Test number
- 829586754147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,431 miles (+2,811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 90,431 miles
- Test number
- 895268678524
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,620 miles (+3,257)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 87,620 miles
- Test number
- 126781525083
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass84,363 miles (+3,272)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 84,363 miles
- Test number
- 867037404083
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,091 miles (-11,682)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 81,091 miles
- Test number
- 938171023011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,773 miles (+21,810)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 92,773 miles
- Test number
- 387535102097
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass70,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 70,963 miles
- Test number
- 387142811029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,963 miles (+5,458)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,963 miles
- Test number
- 155147601064
- FailureFront coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass65,505 miles (+16,395)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 65,505 miles
- Test number
- 573341210039
- NoteN/s/f tyre bald on outer edge
Pass49,110 miles (+16,277)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 49,110 miles
- Test number
- 450377558314
- NoteADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON LIMIT 1'6MM
Pass32,833 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 32,833 miles
- Test number
- 470394847352
- NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm
Questions about LM54 GVZ
- Does LM54 GVZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 GVZ is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 GVZ?
- The MOT on LM54 GVZ is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM54 GVZ done?
- LM54 GVZ was recorded at 110,059 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 4,261 miles a year.
- Has LM54 GVZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 GVZ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM54 GVZ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM54 GVZ find?
- LM54 GVZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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