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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LM54 OTJMOT history

LM54 OTJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 77,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LM54 OTJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
77,649 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OTJ
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 valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OTJ was last recorded at 77,649 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,638 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,649 miles
  • 2024 – 77,638 miles
  • 2023 – 72,759 miles
  • 2022 – 64,814 miles
  • 2021 – 55,340 miles
  • 2020 – 44,024 miles
  • 2019 – 35,632 miles
  • 2017 – 31,983 miles
  • 2015 – 27,796 miles
  • 2014 – 25,553 miles
  • 2013 – 23,313 miles
  • 2012 – 20,825 miles
  • 2011 – 18,241 miles
  • 2009 – 13,671 miles
  • 2008 – 10,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,649 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,649 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    77,649 miles
    Test number
    749238392555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,638 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,638 miles
    Test number
    947831628891
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail77,638 miles (+4,879)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,638 miles
    Test number
    635389722535
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass72,759 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,759 miles
    Test number
    981678009633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,638 miles (+7,824)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,638 miles
    Test number
    260876394580
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass64,814 miles (+9,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2023
    Odometer
    64,814 miles
    Test number
    283121005800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass55,340 miles (+11,316)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    55,340 miles
    Test number
    164124182210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
  8. Pass44,024 miles (+8,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2021
    Odometer
    44,024 miles
    Test number
    678089754129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass35,632 miles (+3,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    35,632 miles
    Test number
    558602253765
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass31,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,983 miles
    Test number
    398671491880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,983 miles (+4,187)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,983 miles
    Test number
    722459359367
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR ARM (2.5.B.1a)
  12. Pass27,796 miles (+23)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,796 miles
    Test number
    498675515279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail27,773 miles (+2,220)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,773 miles
    Test number
    567652415283
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass25,553 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,553 miles
    Test number
    569066764078
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail25,553 miles (+2,240)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,553 miles
    Test number
    628296264041
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass23,313 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,313 miles
    Test number
    808048733092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,825 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,825 miles
    Test number
    318255002008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,241 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,241 miles
    Test number
    525054401088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,671 miles (+3,070)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,671 miles
    Test number
    380369769041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    10,601 miles
    Test number
    992426738037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 OTJ

Does LM54 OTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 OTJ is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OTJ?
The MOT on LM54 OTJ is valid until 10 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 OTJ done?
LM54 OTJ was recorded at 77,649 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 3,757 miles a year.
Has LM54 OTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OTJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 OTJ 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 OTJ find?
LM54 OTJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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