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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LM54 OUBMOT history

LM54 OUB is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

LM54 OUB blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
80,671 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OUB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OUB was last recorded at 80,671 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 6,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,324 miles · 18 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,347 miles
Average per year
4,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,671 miles
  • 2020 – 74,324 miles
  • 2019 – 69,217 miles
  • 2018 – 63,345 miles
  • 2017 – 59,209 miles
  • 2016 – 57,366 miles
  • 2015 – 53,576 miles
  • 2014 – 50,016 miles
  • 2013 – 44,669 miles
  • 2012 – 41,136 miles
  • 2011 – 33,205 miles
  • 2010 – 25,345 miles
  • 2009 – 21,499 miles
  • 2008 – 18,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,671 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,671 miles (+6,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,671 miles
    Test number
    972816675744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass74,324 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,324 miles
    Test number
    657857484772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  3. Fail74,302 miles (+5,085)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,302 miles
    Test number
    417960817818
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  4. Pass69,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    673903146878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight brake fluctuation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake bind

  5. Fail69,215 miles (+5,870)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,215 miles
    Test number
    761938207906
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link metal (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight brake fluctuation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake bind

  6. Pass63,345 miles (+4,136)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,345 miles
    Test number
    844180305715
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  7. Pass59,209 miles (+1,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,209 miles
    Test number
    389640185778
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass57,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,366 miles
    Test number
    347812437122
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail57,366 miles (+3,790)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,366 miles
    Test number
    136200326184
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass53,576 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,576 miles
    Test number
    385043635043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail53,576 miles (+3,560)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,576 miles
    Test number
    149733535053
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass50,016 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,016 miles
    Test number
    249157924065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,669 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,669 miles
    Test number
    966066843099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail44,669 miles (+3,533)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,669 miles
    Test number
    966166843038
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass41,136 miles (+7,931)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,136 miles
    Test number
    698453652099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/ engine mount ripped and weak

  16. Pass33,205 miles (+7,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,205 miles
    Test number
    476761641040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass25,345 miles (+3,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,345 miles
    Test number
    752204630047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass21,499 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,499 miles
    Test number
    243400429039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    18,807 miles
    Test number
    100566038045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,807 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,807 miles
    Test number
    702736838037
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LM54 OUB

Does LM54 OUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 OUB expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OUB?
The MOT on LM54 OUB expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 OUB done?
LM54 OUB was recorded at 80,671 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 4,395 miles a year.
Has LM54 OUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OUB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LM54 OUB 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 OUB find?
LM54 OUB passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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