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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LR54 BVTMOT history

LR54 BVT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LR54 BVT silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,465 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 BVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 BVT was last recorded at 102,465 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,890 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,575 miles
Average per year
4,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,465 miles
  • 2025 – 99,890 miles
  • 2024 – 96,516 miles
  • 2023 – 92,970 miles
  • 2022 – 92,343 miles
  • 2021 – 92,238 miles
  • 2020 – 91,897 miles
  • 2019 – 87,708 miles
  • 2017 – 84,148 miles
  • 2016 – 80,027 miles
  • 2015 – 76,198 miles
  • 2014 – 70,747 miles
  • 2013 – 61,235 miles
  • 2012 – 59,913 miles
  • 2011 – 52,053 miles
  • 2010 – 45,860 miles
  • 2008 – 32,480 miles
  • 2007 – 25,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,465 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Offside mirror indicator , Nearside fog light not working
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,465 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,465 miles
    Test number
    425608355813
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Offside mirror indicator , Nearside fog light not working
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,465 miles (+2,575)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,465 miles
    Test number
    529811455031
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Offside mirror indicator , Nearside fog light not working
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,890 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,890 miles
    Test number
    245914999282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,516 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    183986670208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,970 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,970 miles
    Test number
    275150514024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,343 miles (+105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,343 miles
    Test number
    140165170467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass92,238 miles (+341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,238 miles
    Test number
    762943926501
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass91,897 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,897 miles
    Test number
    759819127393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,708 miles (+3,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,708 miles
    Test number
    681857541298
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass84,148 miles (+4,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,148 miles
    Test number
    415460444110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass80,027 miles (+3,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,027 miles
    Test number
    171666527094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass76,198 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,198 miles
    Test number
    849316945162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,189 miles (+5,442)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    146231145113
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass70,747 miles (+9,512)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,747 miles
    Test number
    459977024142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,235 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    768293233102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,913 miles
    Test number
    718879922146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,913 miles (+7,860)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,913 miles
    Test number
    929639722144
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass52,053 miles (+6,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,053 miles
    Test number
    787226541017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass45,860 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,860 miles
    Test number
    193527750423
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edge

  20. Fail45,860 miles (+13,380)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,860 miles
    Test number
    684367050072
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edge

  21. Pass32,480 miles (+6,966)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,480 miles
    Test number
    692237168253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,514 miles
    Test number
    993816057275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 BVT

Does LR54 BVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 BVT is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 BVT?
The MOT on LR54 BVT is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 BVT done?
LR54 BVT was recorded at 102,465 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,161 miles a year.
Has LR54 BVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 BVT has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR54 BVT 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 LR54 BVT find?
LR54 BVT passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front offside mirror indicator , nearside fog light not working; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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