Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
LM54 RCVMOT history
LM54 RCV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 318,032 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 318,032 km
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,373 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 RCV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 RCV was last recorded at 318,032 km on 31 Oct 2025, 10,488 km more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 307,544 km · 26 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,488 km
- Average per year
- 11,373 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 318,032 km
- 2024 – 307,544 km
- 2023 – 296,311 km
- 2022 – 287,262 km
- 2021 – 272,949 km
- 2019 – 252,232 km
- 2018 – 237,322 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass318,032 km
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass318,032 km (+10,488)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 318,032 km
- Test number
- 298658100429
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass307,544 km (+11,233)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 307,544 km
- Test number
- 987804304809
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass296,311 km (+9,049)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 296,311 km
- Test number
- 416491022843
- MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass287,262 km (+14,313)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 287,262 km
- Test number
- 235191462733
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass272,949 km1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 272,949 km
- Test number
- 205232945778
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass162,153 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 162,153 miles
- Test number
- 538869505371
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass252,232 km (+14,910)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 252,232 km
- Test number
- 323301470898
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass237,322 km
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 237,322 km
- Test number
- 735234759476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,220 miles (+7,079)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 139,220 miles
- Test number
- 620159389942
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass132,141 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 132,141 miles
- Test number
- 828003935033
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail132,141 miles (+7,342)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,141 miles
- Test number
- 471862497277
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass124,799 miles (+16,045)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 124,799 miles
- Test number
- 194505540614
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,754 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 108,754 miles
- Test number
- 208343854207
- NoteAll brake piipes greased. plastic undershield restricting view of underbody components. emmisions too clean to register
Fail108,753 miles (+6,404)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,753 miles
- Test number
- 109343154257
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteAll brake piipes greased. plastic undershield restricting view of underbody components. emmisions too clean to register
Pass102,349 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 102,349 miles
- Test number
- 307053963110
- NoteSlight smearing front wipers
Fail102,349 miles (+4,290)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,349 miles
- Test number
- 629083063186
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOuter edges on o/s/f tyre 2mm./
- NoteSlight binding n/s/r wheel not showing in rbt ./ slight noise from rear brakes when applied in rbt ./
- NoteSlight smearing front wipers
Fail98,059 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,059 miles
- Test number
- 255047562448
- Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass98,059 miles (+9,823)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 98,059 miles
- Test number
- 836747562172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,236 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,236 miles
- Test number
- 588618361194
- Repaired at testUpper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- 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)
Pass88,236 miles (+9,401)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 88,236 miles
- Test number
- 886828961147
- 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)
Pass78,835 miles (+2,633)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 78,835 miles
- Test number
- 200705460415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,202 miles (+14,843)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 76,202 miles
- Test number
- 384634230078
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass61,359 miles (+18,561)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 61,359 miles
- Test number
- 384977729033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,798 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 42,798 miles
- Test number
- 331896218092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LM54 RCV
- Does LM54 RCV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 RCV is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 RCV?
- The MOT on LM54 RCV is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM54 RCV done?
- LM54 RCV was recorded at 318,032 km at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 11,373 km a year.
- Has LM54 RCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 RCV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2016.
- Has the mileage on LM54 RCV 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 RCV find?
- LM54 RCV passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front coil spring corroded also worn; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.
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