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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

LM54 JHFMOT history

LM54 JHF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 185,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

LM54 JHF black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2024
Mileage
185,149 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 JHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 JHF was last recorded at 185,149 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 11,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,473 miles · 9 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
11,676 miles
Average per year
8,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 185,149 miles
  • 2021 – 167,378 miles
  • 2020 – 166,176 miles
  • 2019 – 162,455 miles
  • 2018 – 157,187 miles
  • 2017 – 153,475 miles
  • 2016 – 148,011 miles
  • 2015 – 137,072 miles
  • 2014 – 129,272 miles
  • 2013 – 121,066 miles
  • 2012 – 112,808 miles
  • 2011 – 103,900 miles
  • 2010 – 100,189 miles
  • 2009 – 90,242 miles
  • 2008 – 76,488 miles
  • 2007 – 56,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,149 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside front tyre wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Slight play in both inner track rod ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,149 miles (+11,676)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    185,149 miles
    Test number
    326250277503
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass173,473 miles (+6,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    173,473 miles
    Test number
    592080243768
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass167,378 miles (+1,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    167,378 miles
    Test number
    431759493809
    • 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. Pass166,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    166,176 miles
    Test number
    527859702126
    • 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))

  5. Fail166,171 miles (+3,716)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,171 miles
    Test number
    925250569960
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass162,455 miles (+5,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,455 miles
    Test number
    757747010912
    • 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))

  7. Pass157,187 miles (+3,712)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    157,187 miles
    Test number
    687588106696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" SUPPORT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads becoming low

  8. Pass153,475 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    153,475 miles
    Test number
    767014416617
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  9. Fail153,473 miles (+5,462)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,473 miles
    Test number
    814360765244
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake ads appear low
    • AdvisoryHand brake slow to release

  10. Pass148,011 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    148,011 miles
    Test number
    884506994948
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail148,011 miles (+10,939)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,011 miles
    Test number
    651591815834
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass137,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    137,072 miles
    Test number
    880324464160
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisorySlight play in both inner track rod ends

  13. Fail137,072 miles (+7,800)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,072 miles
    Test number
    688010139226
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRattle from exhaust
    • AdvisorySlight play in both inner track rod ends

  14. Fail129,272 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,272 miles
    Test number
    608982544372
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass129,272 miles (+8,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    129,272 miles
    Test number
    997462244348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass121,066 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    121,066 miles
    Test number
    418524553405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread worn uneavenly / flat spotting on the inner edges
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  17. Fail121,066 miles (+8,258)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,066 miles
    Test number
    696604853393
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread worn uneavenly / flat spotting on the inner edges
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  18. Pass112,808 miles (+8,908)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    112,808 miles
    Test number
    986079742381
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded / show a slight judder
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass damaged

  19. Pass103,900 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    103,900 miles
    Test number
    169136451385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc has corrosion to the inner face
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc has some corrosion to the inner face

  20. Fail103,896 miles (+3,707)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,896 miles
    Test number
    569276351398
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc has corrosion to the inner face
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc has some corrosion to the inner face

  21. Pass100,189 miles (+9,947)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    100,189 miles
    Test number
    943006450311
    • NoteBoth front tyres traed worn on the outer edge
    • NoteFront brakes show a slight judder

  22. Pass90,242 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    90,242 miles
    Test number
    491166659427
    • NoteNearside rear suspension has slight play in a lower suspension bush
    • NoteOffside rear suspension has slight play in a lower suspension bush

  23. Fail90,240 miles (+13,752)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,240 miles
    Test number
    522346259385
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteNearside rear suspension has slight play in a lower suspension bush
    • NoteOffside rear suspension has slight play in a lower suspension bush
    • NoteParking brake long travel but has reserve aplication

  24. Pass76,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,488 miles
    Test number
    143993858334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,488 miles (+19,662)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,488 miles
    Test number
    402923158484
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  26. Pass56,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    56,826 miles
    Test number
    423274447362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 JHF

Does LM54 JHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 JHF expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 JHF?
The MOT on LM54 JHF expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 JHF done?
LM54 JHF was recorded at 185,149 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 8,066 miles a year.
Has LM54 JHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 JHF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LM54 JHF 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 JHF find?
LM54 JHF passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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