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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LM54 GWAMOT history

LM54 GWA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2022.

LM54 GWA blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2023
Mileage
162,060 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 GWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 GWA was last recorded at 162,060 miles on 11 Feb 2022, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2015: 41,712 miles, lower than 97,893 miles on 9 Jan 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
162,023 miles · 18 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
9,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,060 miles
  • 2021 – 155,311 miles
  • 2019 – 150,254 miles
  • 2018 – 137,772 miles
  • 2017 – 137,703 miles
  • 2015 – 53,507 miles
  • 2014 – 97,893 miles
  • 2013 – 86,196 miles
  • 2012 – 73,763 miles
  • 2011 – 61,998 miles
  • 2009 – 49,854 miles
  • 2008 – 29,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,060 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens loose and cannot be adjusted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light obscured

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Near and offside heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,060 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    162,060 miles
    Test number
    949543080426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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. Fail162,023 miles (+6,712)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,023 miles
    Test number
    977309108631
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass155,311 miles (+5,057)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,311 miles
    Test number
    981574889234
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass150,254 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,254 miles
    Test number
    543650031674
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears near fuel tank and rear ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail150,254 miles (+2,552)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,254 miles
    Test number
    372266116646
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears near fuel tank and rear ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass147,702 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    147,702 miles
    Test number
    467857112311
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light obscured (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens loose and cannot be adjusted
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Near and offside heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and offside all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail147,702 miles (+9,930)2 dangerous9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,702 miles
    Test number
    833495730217
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16w (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested large hole in back box (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating Near and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush excessively soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view reflective material heavily deteriorated (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and offside SPEC. fitment (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light obscured (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens loose and cannot be adjusted
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Near and offside heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and offside all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,772 miles (+69)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,772 miles
    Test number
    667388582092
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bushes, Near and Offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Near and Offside (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail137,703 miles (+7,350)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,703 miles
    Test number
    885355077723
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bushes, Near and Offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Near and Offside (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass130,353 miles (+192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    130,353 miles
    Test number
    623893593653
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEAR AND OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail130,161 miles (+76,654)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,161 miles
    Test number
    363739652947
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus flexi damaged (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEAR AND OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass53,507 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,507 miles
    Test number
    357400080371
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror taped up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

  13. Fail53,507 miles (+11,795)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,507 miles
    Test number
    821737252029
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror taped up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

  14. Fail41,712 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,712 miles
    Test number
    597278305024
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on sholders, nearside bauld on outer edge

  15. Pass41,712 miles (-56,181)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,712 miles
    Test number
    786268505012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on sholders, nearside bauld on outer edge

  16. Pass97,893 miles (+11,697)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,893 miles
    Test number
    977029704054
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAir intake pipe fouling on engine cooling fan
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front wing/arch

  17. Pass86,196 miles (+12,433)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    86,196 miles
    Test number
    567768603013
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass73,763 miles (+11,765)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    73,763 miles
    Test number
    936279402044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall cut n/s rear tyre wall

  19. Pass61,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,998 miles
    Test number
    235527201001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,998 miles (+12,144)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,998 miles
    Test number
    665736501021
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,854 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,854 miles
    Test number
    974957059308
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail49,854 miles (+10,114)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,854 miles
    Test number
    610617559336
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass39,740 miles (+9,977)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,740 miles
    Test number
    180605309480
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWe advise that the tyre is replaced a.s.a.p

  24. Pass29,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,763 miles
    Test number
    134930118408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM54 GWA

Does LM54 GWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 GWA expired on 10 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 GWA?
The MOT on LM54 GWA expired on 10 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 GWA done?
LM54 GWA was recorded at 162,060 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2022, an average of 9,390 miles a year.
Has LM54 GWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 GWA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 GWA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 GWA find?
LM54 GWA passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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