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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LM54 OTWMOT history

LM54 OTW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 190,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LM54 OTW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
190,647 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OTW
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
22 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OTW was last recorded at 190,647 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 4,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,289 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,358 miles
Average per year
8,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,647 miles
  • 2025 – 186,289 miles
  • 2024 – 179,509 miles
  • 2023 – 170,996 miles
  • 2021 – 161,235 miles
  • 2020 – 144,308 miles
  • 2019 – 135,467 miles
  • 2018 – 129,105 miles
  • 2017 – 123,060 miles
  • 2016 – 116,594 miles
  • 2015 – 106,249 miles
  • 2014 – 96,417 miles
  • 2013 – 87,512 miles
  • 2012 – 74,989 miles
  • 2011 – 67,689 miles
  • 2010 – 54,706 miles
  • 2009 – 44,310 miles
  • 2008 – 35,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,647 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front both tyres wearing low on outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,647 miles (+4,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    190,647 miles
    Test number
    260565307947
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass186,289 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    186,289 miles
    Test number
    241904320500
    • AdvisoryFresh under sill an welding to rear subframe

  3. Fail186,288 miles (+6,779)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,288 miles
    Test number
    277600050278
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed eml on (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass179,509 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    179,509 miles
    Test number
    596098725120
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing low on outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail179,508 miles (+8,512)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,508 miles
    Test number
    778246684952
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system fuel tank area (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing low on outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass170,996 miles (+9,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    170,996 miles
    Test number
    890361719134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass161,235 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    161,235 miles
    Test number
    651883858936
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view within swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail161,235 miles (+9,602)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,235 miles
    Test number
    855222018786
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view within swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass151,633 miles (+7,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,633 miles
    Test number
    807070645502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass144,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,308 miles
    Test number
    128214428930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail144,300 miles (+8,833)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,300 miles
    Test number
    793862199028
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass135,467 miles (+6,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,467 miles
    Test number
    692481333933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder and sticker
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass129,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    129,105 miles
    Test number
    283179145653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,105 miles (+6,045)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,105 miles
    Test number
    562867389800
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass123,060 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    123,060 miles
    Test number
    958507501804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,594 miles (+10,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    116,594 miles
    Test number
    243924224136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges wearing excessivly (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass106,249 miles (+9,832)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    106,249 miles
    Test number
    906815145052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,417 miles (+8,905)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,417 miles
    Test number
    357484044005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,512 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,512 miles
    Test number
    658429343059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail87,512 miles (+12,523)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,512 miles
    Test number
    816469043034
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass74,989 miles (+7,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,989 miles
    Test number
    146742442495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass67,689 miles (+12,983)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,689 miles
    Test number
    767843741007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,706 miles (+10,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,706 miles
    Test number
    983760030035
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass44,310 miles (+9,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,310 miles
    Test number
    382085649054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass35,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,285 miles
    Test number
    652017548033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 OTW

Does LM54 OTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 OTW is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OTW?
The MOT on LM54 OTW is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 OTW done?
LM54 OTW was recorded at 190,647 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 8,645 miles a year.
Has LM54 OTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OTW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 OTW 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 OTW find?
LM54 OTW passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: rear coil spring corroded both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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