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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 JPOMOT history

LM54 JPO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 95,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LM54 JPO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,636 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 JPO
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
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 JPO was last recorded at 95,636 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2015: 33,195 miles, lower than 46,759 miles on 3 Sept 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
95,636 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,636 miles
  • 2025 – 91,400 miles
  • 2024 – 89,396 miles
  • 2023 – 84,825 miles
  • 2022 – 77,015 miles
  • 2021 – 76,342 miles
  • 2020 – 74,222 miles
  • 2019 – 70,309 miles
  • 2018 – 67,219 miles
  • 2017 – 62,744 miles
  • 2016 – 56,350 miles
  • 2015 – 33,195 miles
  • 2014 – 46,759 miles
  • 2013 – 43,896 miles
  • 2012 – 38,273 miles
  • 2011 – 35,051 miles
  • 2010 – 31,358 miles
  • 2009 – 26,706 miles
  • 2008 – 23,614 miles
  • 2007 – 18,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,636 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,636 miles
    Test number
    324364345132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail95,636 miles (+4,236)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,636 miles
    Test number
    804954653857
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass91,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,400 miles
    Test number
    359270535317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,400 miles (+2,004)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,400 miles
    Test number
    270930990124
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass89,396 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,396 miles
    Test number
    505553195556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,394 miles (+4,569)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,394 miles
    Test number
    722609317391
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass84,825 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,825 miles
    Test number
    537266776656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail84,825 miles (+7,810)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,825 miles
    Test number
    304705717361
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass77,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,015 miles
    Test number
    828218350377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,015 miles (+673)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,015 miles
    Test number
    565590225025
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass76,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,342 miles
    Test number
    674217974689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,342 miles (+2,120)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,342 miles
    Test number
    864524758465
    • Repaired at testRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass74,222 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,222 miles
    Test number
    633660263388
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  14. Fail74,202 miles (+3,893)1 major4 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,202 miles
    Test number
    149787792932
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  15. Pass70,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,309 miles
    Test number
    203744346351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,305 miles (+3,086)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,305 miles
    Test number
    945059821551
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  17. Pass67,219 miles (+4,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,219 miles
    Test number
    241374161469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  18. Pass62,744 miles (+6,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,744 miles
    Test number
    481762691116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass56,350 miles (+23,155)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,350 miles
    Test number
    896707108350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,195 miles (-13,564)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,195 miles
    Test number
    234916728679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,759 miles
    Test number
    337866944200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,759 miles (+2,863)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,759 miles
    Test number
    318616844487
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
  23. Pass43,896 miles (+5,623)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,896 miles
    Test number
    176167643207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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)
  24. Pass38,273 miles (+3,222)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,273 miles
    Test number
    429041552215
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  25. Pass35,051 miles (+3,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,051 miles
    Test number
    218839251245
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass31,358 miles (+4,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,358 miles
    Test number
    354775140282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  27. Pass26,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,706 miles
    Test number
    332039659239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail26,706 miles (+3,092)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,706 miles
    Test number
    140539559263
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  29. Pass23,614 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,614 miles
    Test number
    953607558309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass18,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,405 miles
    Test number
    653850337312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 JPO

Does LM54 JPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 JPO is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 JPO?
The MOT on LM54 JPO is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 JPO done?
LM54 JPO was recorded at 95,636 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 4,119 miles a year.
Has LM54 JPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 JPO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 JPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 JPO find?
LM54 JPO passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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