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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LM54 ODEMOT history

LM54 ODE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LM54 ODE blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
154,736 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ODE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ODE was last recorded at 154,736 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,734 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,736 miles
  • 2024 – 150,380 miles
  • 2023 – 148,712 miles
  • 2022 – 147,261 miles
  • 2021 – 145,689 miles
  • 2020 – 144,018 miles
  • 2019 – 142,549 miles
  • 2018 – 141,159 miles
  • 2017 – 139,303 miles
  • 2016 – 138,399 miles
  • 2015 – 136,234 miles
  • 2014 – 131,097 miles
  • 2013 – 123,768 miles
  • 2012 – 119,025 miles
  • 2011 – 109,650 miles
  • 2010 – 99,931 miles
  • 2009 – 90,016 miles
  • 2008 – 78,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,736 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both side corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,736 miles (+2)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    154,736 miles
    Test number
    443402754393
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both side corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Fail154,734 miles (+4,354)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,734 miles
    Test number
    380653032291
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Side repeater not working bothside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both side corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass150,380 miles (+1,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    150,380 miles
    Test number
    999463163000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly msity

  4. Pass148,712 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    148,712 miles
    Test number
    404279838249
    • MinorNearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront lamps slightly deteriorated

  5. Fail148,707 miles (+1,446)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,707 miles
    Test number
    936880037778
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass147,261 miles (+1,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    147,261 miles
    Test number
    295732545769
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps slightly misty

  7. Pass145,689 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,689 miles
    Test number
    942922346726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,018 miles (+1,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,018 miles
    Test number
    568604070057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear under body corrosion on components

  9. Pass142,549 miles (+1,390)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,549 miles
    Test number
    880744026755
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass141,159 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    141,159 miles
    Test number
    778697250955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail141,103 miles (+1,800)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,103 miles
    Test number
    723663369948
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass139,303 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,303 miles
    Test number
    711668519361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,399 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    138,399 miles
    Test number
    360250016014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,234 miles (+5,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    136,234 miles
    Test number
    438090018078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass131,097 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    131,097 miles
    Test number
    608250024106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail131,079 miles (+7,311)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,079 miles
    Test number
    906759314123
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass123,768 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,768 miles
    Test number
    248614523463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,025 miles (+9,375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    119,025 miles
    Test number
    196884732224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass109,650 miles (+9,719)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    109,650 miles
    Test number
    669321921298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    99,931 miles
    Test number
    254910180181
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail99,929 miles (+9,913)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,929 miles
    Test number
    471300480142
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass90,016 miles (+11,253)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    90,016 miles
    Test number
    124962069117
    • NoteTwo small chips to o/s/f windscreen. (Within limits.)
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp damaged.

  23. Pass78,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,763 miles
    Test number
    790443128152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 ODE

Does LM54 ODE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 ODE is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ODE?
The MOT on LM54 ODE is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 ODE done?
LM54 ODE was recorded at 154,736 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 4,314 miles a year.
Has LM54 ODE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ODE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 ODE 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 ODE find?
LM54 ODE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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