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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 JTOMOT history

LM54 JTO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2023.

LM54 JTO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2024
Mileage
177,384 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 JTO
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
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 JTO was last recorded at 177,384 miles on 6 Jan 2023, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,363 miles · 31 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
8,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,384 miles
  • 2022 – 177,363 miles
  • 2021 – 170,113 miles
  • 2019 – 145,802 miles
  • 2018 – 142,524 miles
  • 2017 – 135,812 miles
  • 2016 – 128,490 miles
  • 2015 – 121,851 miles
  • 2014 – 115,317 miles
  • 2013 – 103,957 miles
  • 2012 – 90,905 miles
  • 2011 – 78,496 miles
  • 2010 – 68,283 miles
  • 2009 – 56,269 miles
  • 2007 – 43,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,384 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper windscreen stone chip in
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass177,384 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    177,384 miles
    Test number
    873248228857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper windscreen stone chip in
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,363 miles (+7,250)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,363 miles
    Test number
    134670403862
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass170,113 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    170,113 miles
    Test number
    427816663508
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail170,113 miles (+16,688)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,113 miles
    Test number
    373420700934
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass153,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    153,425 miles
    Test number
    926605403861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail153,425 miles (+7,623)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,425 miles
    Test number
    385668826194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,802 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,802 miles
    Test number
    397787436264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail145,799 miles (+3,275)5 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,799 miles
    Test number
    432791209786
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both side (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass142,524 miles (+6,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,524 miles
    Test number
    987844115571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass135,812 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,812 miles
    Test number
    111362318419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail135,703 miles (+7,213)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,703 miles
    Test number
    835861695744
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass128,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,490 miles
    Test number
    869206317888
    • AdvisoryNear side front inner rack od

  13. Fail128,489 miles (+6,638)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,489 miles
    Test number
    616935399410
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNear side front inner rack od

  14. Pass121,851 miles (+6,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,851 miles
    Test number
    529750325064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass115,317 miles (+131)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    115,317 miles
    Test number
    308073044070
    • NoteFront and center exhaust mounts broken exhaust still supported at time of test.
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hoses slightly perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

  16. Fail115,186 miles (+11,229)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,186 miles
    Test number
    147695434425
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront and center exhaust mounts broken exhaust still supported at time of test.
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hoses slightly perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit).
    • NoteRear shocks poor damping reduced not to x/s at time of test.

  17. Pass103,957 miles (+13,052)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    103,957 miles
    Test number
    515032443036
    • NoteInside edge of n/s/r brake dics corroded/pitted not to x/s at time of test.

  18. Pass90,905 miles (+12,409)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,905 miles
    Test number
    557455042025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,496 miles (+10,213)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,496 miles
    Test number
    835996641001
    • NoteFront brake discs worn not below minimum thickness at time of test.
    • NoteFront brake pads 3/4 worn at time of test.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre getting low tread on outer edge not below limits at time of test.

  20. Fail68,283 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    770275120032
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass68,283 miles (+12,014)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    920295120037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,269 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,269 miles
    Test number
    363508729041
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,269 miles (+13,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,269 miles
    Test number
    701838029095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass43,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,143 miles
    Test number
    971314447330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 JTO

Does LM54 JTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 JTO expired on 5 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 JTO?
The MOT on LM54 JTO expired on 5 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 JTO done?
LM54 JTO was recorded at 177,384 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2023, an average of 8,905 miles a year.
Has LM54 JTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 JTO has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 JTO 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 JTO find?
LM54 JTO passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front upper windscreen stone chip in; oil leak, but not excessive.

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