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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LM54 RAUMOT history

LM54 RAU is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 67,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2025.

LM54 RAU grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
67,793 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 RAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 RAU was last recorded at 67,793 miles on 25 Jun 2025, 2,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2013: 26,977 miles, lower than 47,123 miles on 17 Feb 2012.

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
65,287 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,506 miles
Average per year
3,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,793 miles
  • 2024 – 65,287 miles
  • 2023 – 59,599 miles
  • 2022 – 55,186 miles
  • 2021 – 47,373 miles
  • 2020 – 44,500 miles
  • 2019 – 43,253 miles
  • 2018 – 40,839 miles
  • 2017 – 40,136 miles
  • 2016 – 35,197 miles
  • 2015 – 32,409 miles
  • 2014 – 29,772 miles
  • 2013 – 26,977 miles
  • 2012 – 47,123 miles
  • 2011 – 22,306 miles
  • 2010 – 18,124 miles
  • 2009 – 13,907 miles
  • 2008 – 9,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,793 miles
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,793 miles (+2,506)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,793 miles
    Test number
    320544605261
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass65,287 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    905491612380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail65,274 miles (+5,675)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,274 miles
    Test number
    765306203314
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,599 miles (+4,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,599 miles
    Test number
    691832570308
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass55,186 miles (+7,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,186 miles
    Test number
    535485418326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass47,373 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,373 miles
    Test number
    573123615876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,500 miles (+1,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,500 miles
    Test number
    536347298579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass43,253 miles (+2,414)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,253 miles
    Test number
    549706367072
    • AdvisoryBOTH front tyres worn on edges and side walls damaged
    • AdvisoryBOTH rear tyres worn on edges and side walls damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Drop link ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger snapped but still secure
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  9. Pass40,839 miles (+703)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,839 miles
    Test number
    474725877878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Pads worn low
    • AdvisoryRear suspension springs corroded

  10. Pass40,136 miles (+4,939)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,136 miles
    Test number
    356070810129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,197 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,197 miles
    Test number
    120455703515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,409 miles (+2,637)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,409 miles
    Test number
    658216475073
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

  13. Pass29,772 miles (+2,795)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,772 miles
    Test number
    377281674034
    • NoteBoth rear coil spring corroded
    • NoteN/s/f lower ball joint has slight movement

  14. Pass26,977 miles (-20,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,977 miles
    Test number
    999574283068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass47,123 miles (+24,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,123 miles
    Test number
    176718742418
    • 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)

  16. Pass22,306 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,306 miles
    Test number
    359926471000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,124 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    18,124 miles
    Test number
    380676750095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,123 miles (+4,216)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,123 miles
    Test number
    171465650036
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass13,907 miles (+4,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    13,907 miles
    Test number
    781196359054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass9,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    9,495 miles
    Test number
    963565318062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 RAU

Does LM54 RAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 RAU expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 RAU?
The MOT on LM54 RAU expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 RAU done?
LM54 RAU was recorded at 67,793 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2025, an average of 3,342 miles a year.
Has LM54 RAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 RAU has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 RAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 RAU find?
LM54 RAU passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; coil spring corroded both rear; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front.

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