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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 JLUMOT history

LM54 JLU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LM54 JLU blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
90,945 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 JLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 JLU was last recorded at 90,945 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 5,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,402 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,543 miles
Average per year
4,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,945 miles
  • 2024 – 85,402 miles
  • 2023 – 79,854 miles
  • 2021 – 72,308 miles
  • 2020 – 70,048 miles
  • 2019 – 65,376 miles
  • 2018 – 59,822 miles
  • 2017 – 55,340 miles
  • 2016 – 50,427 miles
  • 2015 – 46,266 miles
  • 2014 – 42,230 miles
  • 2013 – 37,744 miles
  • 2012 – 33,333 miles
  • 2011 – 29,060 miles
  • 2010 – 24,943 miles
  • 2009 – 21,964 miles
  • 2008 – 18,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,945 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,945 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    90,945 miles
    Test number
    646931484375
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail90,945 miles (+5,543)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,945 miles
    Test number
    953990753811
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass85,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,402 miles
    Test number
    423208823723
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail85,402 miles (+5,548)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,402 miles
    Test number
    744259035030
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,854 miles (+4,912)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,854 miles
    Test number
    294547500859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,942 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,942 miles
    Test number
    336718662442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,308 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,308 miles
    Test number
    556557736823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,048 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,048 miles
    Test number
    398791875740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,376 miles (+5,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,376 miles
    Test number
    230174372414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,822 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,822 miles
    Test number
    272366716208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail59,822 miles (+4,482)2 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,822 miles
    Test number
    915727033371
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass55,340 miles (+4,913)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,340 miles
    Test number
    881541194276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,427 miles
    Test number
    170734737698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,427 miles (+4,161)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,427 miles
    Test number
    556609800557
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  15. Pass46,266 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,266 miles
    Test number
    268158675448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,230 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,230 miles
    Test number
    837437074124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,744 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,744 miles
    Test number
    587622583150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,333 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,333 miles
    Test number
    999235282191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,060 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,060 miles
    Test number
    797863581149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,943 miles (+2,979)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,943 miles
    Test number
    793047080112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,964 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,964 miles
    Test number
    734222099152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,451 miles
    Test number
    290660508279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,451 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,451 miles
    Test number
    932480508229
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LM54 JLU

Does LM54 JLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 JLU is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 JLU?
The MOT on LM54 JLU is valid until 12 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 JLU done?
LM54 JLU was recorded at 90,945 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,145 miles a year.
Has LM54 JLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 JLU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 JLU 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 JLU find?
LM54 JLU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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