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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LM54 OTEMOT history

LM54 OTE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

LM54 OTE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2024
Mileage
142,011 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 OTE was last recorded at 142,011 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 2,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2013: 53,514 miles, lower than 73,514 miles on 4 Nov 2013.

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
139,837 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,174 miles
Average per year
6,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,011 miles
  • 2023 – 139,837 miles
  • 2022 – 130,958 miles
  • 2021 – 125,390 miles
  • 2020 – 120,709 miles
  • 2019 – 112,114 miles
  • 2018 – 101,609 miles
  • 2017 – 92,368 miles
  • 2016 – 86,085 miles
  • 2015 – 81,276 miles
  • 2014 – 74,264 miles
  • 2013 – 53,514 miles
  • 2012 – 49,042 miles
  • 2011 – 46,426 miles
  • 2010 – 42,809 miles
  • 2009 – 37,533 miles
  • 2008 – 33,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,011 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension parts corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,011 miles (+2,174)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,011 miles
    Test number
    644805263008
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension parts corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass139,837 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,837 miles
    Test number
    977475240652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail139,837 miles (+8,879)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,837 miles
    Test number
    344782480561
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass130,958 miles (+5,568)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,958 miles
    Test number
    761440012324
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre rear. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

  5. Pass125,390 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,390 miles
    Test number
    125370667425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,378 miles (+4,669)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,378 miles
    Test number
    326939753623
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  7. Pass120,709 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,709 miles
    Test number
    833961281113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail120,709 miles (+8,595)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,709 miles
    Test number
    496579563792
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass112,114 miles (+169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,114 miles
    Test number
    398356943262
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail111,945 miles (+10,336)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,945 miles
    Test number
    566641132718
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass101,609 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,609 miles
    Test number
    227219252299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail101,608 miles (+9,240)3 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,608 miles
    Test number
    466410944967
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass92,368 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,368 miles
    Test number
    232346047298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken

  14. Fail92,362 miles (+6,277)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,362 miles
    Test number
    736210213827
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken

  15. Pass86,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,085 miles
    Test number
    150130323196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,085 miles (+4,809)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,085 miles
    Test number
    547103080044
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass81,276 miles (+7,012)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,276 miles
    Test number
    335573005274
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront exhaust mount deteriorating
    • NoteNearside rear inner tyre damaged/bulged

  18. Pass74,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,264 miles
    Test number
    457745404257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,264 miles (+20,750)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,264 miles
    Test number
    438733404244
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass53,514 miles (-20,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,514 miles
    Test number
    688041513370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail73,514 miles (+21,690)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,514 miles
    Test number
    935768503314
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass51,824 miles (+2,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,824 miles
    Test number
    919821863092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass49,042 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,042 miles
    Test number
    955622762073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,426 miles
    Test number
    936864181066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,426 miles (+3,617)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,426 miles
    Test number
    898814881034
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass42,809 miles (+5,276)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,809 miles
    Test number
    404958070096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise nearside tyre wearing ar outer circumferance on limit

  27. Pass37,533 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,533 miles
    Test number
    532121439093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,140 miles
    Test number
    423409328038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail33,140 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,140 miles
    Test number
    914829828098
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Questions about LM54 OTE

Does LM54 OTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 OTE expired on 14 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OTE?
The MOT on LM54 OTE expired on 14 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 OTE done?
LM54 OTE was recorded at 142,011 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 6,588 miles a year.
Has LM54 OTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OTE has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 OTE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 OTE find?
LM54 OTE failed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 4 more.

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