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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LR54 BWAMOT history

LR54 BWA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 74,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LR54 BWA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,748 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LR54 BWA was last recorded at 74,748 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,747 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,748 miles
  • 2025 – 73,617 miles
  • 2024 – 73,180 miles
  • 2023 – 72,067 miles
  • 2022 – 71,077 miles
  • 2021 – 70,009 miles
  • 2020 – 67,797 miles
  • 2019 – 66,111 miles
  • 2018 – 63,466 miles
  • 2017 – 60,369 miles
  • 2016 – 58,020 miles
  • 2015 – 53,644 miles
  • 2014 – 49,201 miles
  • 2013 – 44,003 miles
  • 2012 – 39,986 miles
  • 2011 – 36,008 miles
  • 2010 – 31,311 miles
  • 2009 – 28,205 miles
  • 2008 – 24,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,748 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,748 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,748 miles
    Test number
    169109138118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail74,747 miles (+1,130)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,747 miles
    Test number
    437482750336
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass73,617 miles (+437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,617 miles
    Test number
    172489727256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass73,180 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,180 miles
    Test number
    375237661002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail73,180 miles (+1,113)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,180 miles
    Test number
    965262158949
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass72,067 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,067 miles
    Test number
    923356856160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail72,025 miles (+948)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,025 miles
    Test number
    946014266181
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass71,077 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    71,077 miles
    Test number
    430188814621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail71,077 miles (+1,068)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,077 miles
    Test number
    216183650859
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,009 miles (+2,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    830049964636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass67,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,797 miles
    Test number
    414134037542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,797 miles (+1,686)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,797 miles
    Test number
    364773844439
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass66,111 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,111 miles
    Test number
    580180748498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail66,099 miles (+2,633)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,099 miles
    Test number
    257333941779
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass63,466 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,466 miles
    Test number
    481139043175
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has worn inner and outer tread

  16. Fail63,452 miles (+3,083)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,452 miles
    Test number
    414260975576
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount missing (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has worn inner and outer tread

  17. Pass60,369 miles (+2,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,369 miles
    Test number
    879539139260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass58,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,020 miles
    Test number
    357283401706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,018 miles (+4,374)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,018 miles
    Test number
    451477514307
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket missing (7.1.1)

  20. Pass53,644 miles (+4,443)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,644 miles
    Test number
    829581015164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has badly damaged sidewall

  21. Pass49,201 miles (+5,198)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,201 miles
    Test number
    878072114196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,003 miles
    Test number
    296684813452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,003 miles (+4,017)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,003 miles
    Test number
    655533613104
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass39,986 miles (+28)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,986 miles
    Test number
    607477712180
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCrack offside door mirror glass

  25. Fail39,958 miles (+3,950)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,958 miles
    Test number
    535580912145
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCrack offside door mirror glass

  26. Pass36,008 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,008 miles
    Test number
    748407411190
    • NoteNearside front tyre has small lump outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn outer edge

  27. Fail36,008 miles (+4,697)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,008 miles
    Test number
    326237611151
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has small lump outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn outer edge

  28. Pass31,311 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,311 miles
    Test number
    204082410102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,205 miles (+3,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,205 miles
    Test number
    762539919191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass24,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,843 miles
    Test number
    994666818191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 BWA

Does LR54 BWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 BWA is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 BWA?
The MOT on LR54 BWA is valid until 12 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 BWA done?
LR54 BWA was recorded at 74,748 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,794 miles a year.
Has LR54 BWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 BWA has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR54 BWA 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 BWA find?
LR54 BWA passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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