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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LM54 ODJMOT history

LM54 ODJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2024.

LM54 ODJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2025
Mileage
164,781 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ODJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ODJ was last recorded at 164,781 miles on 3 Aug 2024, 7,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,713 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
7,068 miles
Average per year
7,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,781 miles
  • 2023 – 157,713 miles
  • 2022 – 151,148 miles
  • 2021 – 144,084 miles
  • 2020 – 137,299 miles
  • 2019 – 128,419 miles
  • 2018 – 119,976 miles
  • 2017 – 109,351 miles
  • 2016 – 104,642 miles
  • 2015 – 100,847 miles
  • 2014 – 94,655 miles
  • 2013 – 84,232 miles
  • 2012 – 76,240 miles
  • 2011 – 65,218 miles
  • 2010 – 56,885 miles
  • 2009 – 44,514 miles
  • 2008 – 35,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,781 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    164,781 miles
    Test number
    137727150030
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components

  2. Fail164,781 miles (+7,068)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,781 miles
    Test number
    365756751812
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components

  3. Pass157,713 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,713 miles
    Test number
    857261462744
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating & slight blow
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail157,713 miles (+6,565)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,713 miles
    Test number
    200351221886
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating & slight blow
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,148 miles (+183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    151,148 miles
    Test number
    109997228173
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail150,965 miles (+6,881)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,965 miles
    Test number
    572242274083
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass144,084 miles (+6,785)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,084 miles
    Test number
    981238813568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,299 miles (+8,880)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,299 miles
    Test number
    378742364602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,419 miles
    Test number
    591738843868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,419 miles (+8,443)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,419 miles
    Test number
    594593256288
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass119,976 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,976 miles
    Test number
    220556176790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  12. Fail119,976 miles (+10,625)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,976 miles
    Test number
    515111866574
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  13. Pass109,351 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,351 miles
    Test number
    339809224882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail109,341 miles (+4,699)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,341 miles
    Test number
    663177375698
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass104,642 miles (+3,795)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,642 miles
    Test number
    619306303436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass100,847 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    100,847 miles
    Test number
    249486625080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,655 miles (+10,423)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,655 miles
    Test number
    309806214087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGearbox mount rubber worn

  18. Pass84,232 miles (+7,992)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,232 miles
    Test number
    568418813044
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass76,240 miles (+11,022)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,240 miles
    Test number
    787359912061
    • NoteExhaust system has a broken bracket but is secure

  20. Pass65,218 miles (+8,333)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,218 miles
    Test number
    879044811099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,885 miles
    Test number
    190329510451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    120249510404
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass44,514 miles (+8,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,514 miles
    Test number
    721958109066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass35,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,651 miles
    Test number
    133100318040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 ODJ

Does LM54 ODJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 ODJ expired on 2 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ODJ?
The MOT on LM54 ODJ expired on 2 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 ODJ done?
LM54 ODJ was recorded at 164,781 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2024, an average of 7,796 miles a year.
Has LM54 ODJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ODJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 ODJ 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 ODJ find?
LM54 ODJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: corrosion to rear suspension components; under tray fitted obscuring some components.

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