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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LM54 YYKMOT history

LM54 YYK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LM54 YYK silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,081 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 YYK
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
24 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 YYK was last recorded at 118,081 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2012: 20,597 miles, lower than 55,056 miles on 24 May 2011.

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
117,144 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
937 miles
Average per year
5,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,081 miles
  • 2024 – 117,144 miles
  • 2023 – 116,356 miles
  • 2022 – 116,251 miles
  • 2021 – 115,960 miles
  • 2020 – 115,099 miles
  • 2019 – 114,146 miles
  • 2018 – 113,558 miles
  • 2017 – 108,570 miles
  • 2016 – 99,709 miles
  • 2015 – 90,428 miles
  • 2014 – 80,705 miles
  • 2013 – 72,794 miles
  • 2012 – 20,597 miles
  • 2011 – 55,056 miles
  • 2010 – 45,444 miles
  • 2009 – 37,009 miles
  • 2008 – 27,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,081 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,081 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,081 miles
    Test number
    103554760212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

  2. Fail118,079 miles (+935)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,079 miles
    Test number
    225312974605
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

  3. Pass117,144 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,144 miles
    Test number
    820963766498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

  4. Fail117,140 miles (+784)3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,140 miles
    Test number
    694410323341
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

  5. Pass116,356 miles (+105)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,356 miles
    Test number
    534290297289
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti roll Bar D bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass116,251 miles (+291)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,251 miles
    Test number
    547857770899
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass115,960 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,960 miles
    Test number
    468124933851
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail115,960 miles (+861)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,960 miles
    Test number
    464000784593
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass115,099 miles (+953)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,099 miles
    Test number
    139595949699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass114,146 miles (+588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,146 miles
    Test number
    348735522713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass113,558 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,558 miles
    Test number
    447958679973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail113,552 miles (+4,982)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,552 miles
    Test number
    657898797581
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass108,570 miles (+8,861)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,570 miles
    Test number
    345027537190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,709 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,709 miles
    Test number
    215244466477
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres outer edges worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail99,709 miles (+9,281)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,709 miles
    Test number
    681638327088
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres outer edges worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass90,428 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,428 miles
    Test number
    647360245137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre down to 3mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre down to 2mm

  17. Fail90,428 miles (+9,723)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,428 miles
    Test number
    746520345190
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre down to 3mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre down to 2mm

  18. Pass80,705 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,705 miles
    Test number
    786807824121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine light on

  19. Fail80,705 miles (+7,911)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,705 miles
    Test number
    499447324109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine light on

  20. Pass72,794 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,794 miles
    Test number
    738772343156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail72,794 miles (+52,197)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,794 miles
    Test number
    296520043498
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass20,597 miles (-34,459)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,597 miles
    Test number
    915363342118
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAir bag light o/s wiper blade split

  23. Pass55,056 miles (+9,612)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,056 miles
    Test number
    288984841116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,444 miles (+8,435)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,444 miles
    Test number
    862287640128
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAirbag light is on dash
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has slight wear on outer edge

  25. Pass37,009 miles (+54)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,009 miles
    Test number
    272074139117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSRS light on

  26. Fail36,955 miles (+9,837)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,955 miles
    Test number
    264561739418
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSRS light on

  27. Pass27,118 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,118 miles
    Test number
    920327528109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSRS system fault
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about LM54 YYK

Does LM54 YYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 YYK is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 YYK?
The MOT on LM54 YYK is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 YYK done?
LM54 YYK was recorded at 118,081 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,197 miles a year.
Has LM54 YYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 YYK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 YYK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 YYK find?
LM54 YYK passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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