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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LR54 BWCMOT history

LR54 BWC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 304,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

LR54 BWC blue 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
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
304,556 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 BWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 BWC was last recorded at 304,556 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 1,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
302,668 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,888 miles
Average per year
15,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 304,556 miles
  • 2024 – 302,668 miles
  • 2023 – 300,972 miles
  • 2022 – 298,519 miles
  • 2021 – 296,608 miles
  • 2020 – 288,626 miles
  • 2019 – 275,352 miles
  • 2018 – 263,294 miles
  • 2017 – 240,645 miles
  • 2016 – 213,096 miles
  • 2015 – 189,245 miles
  • 2014 – 149,057 miles
  • 2013 – 115,795 miles
  • 2012 – 84,472 miles
  • 2011 – 56,563 miles
  • 2010 – 32,069 miles
  • 2009 – 27,785 miles
  • 2008 – 23,217 miles
  • 2007 – 17,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass304,556 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass304,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    304,556 miles
    Test number
    183795485158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail304,556 miles (+1,888)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    304,556 miles
    Test number
    236820728668
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass302,668 miles (+1,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    302,668 miles
    Test number
    501799153437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass300,972 miles (+2,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    300,972 miles
    Test number
    120464251337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass298,519 miles (+1,911)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    298,519 miles
    Test number
    206430675928
    • 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 Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass296,608 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    296,608 miles
    Test number
    480355259571
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail296,608 miles (+7,982)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    296,608 miles
    Test number
    778338741471
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass288,626 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    288,626 miles
    Test number
    478423063643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail288,626 miles (+13,274)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,626 miles
    Test number
    296390911954
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass275,352 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    275,352 miles
    Test number
    529318799085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail275,352 miles (+12,058)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,352 miles
    Test number
    991565899801
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass263,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    263,294 miles
    Test number
    704322923532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail263,294 miles (+22,649)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,294 miles
    Test number
    138292499746
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass240,645 miles (+27,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    240,645 miles
    Test number
    456071127746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint aluminium arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint aluminium arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass213,096 miles (+23,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    213,096 miles
    Test number
    429515058100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass189,245 miles (+6,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    189,245 miles
    Test number
    354696816525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass182,412 miles (+33,355)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    182,412 miles
    Test number
    408686515218
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass149,057 miles (+33,262)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    149,057 miles
    Test number
    147492414273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,795 miles (+31,323)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,795 miles
    Test number
    678363153260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,472 miles (+27,909)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    197526972266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,563 miles (+24,494)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,563 miles
    Test number
    649936571273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,069 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,069 miles
    Test number
    674517820347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,917 miles (+4,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,917 miles
    Test number
    614478580238
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass27,785 miles (+4,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,785 miles
    Test number
    594289389298
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass23,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,217 miles
    Test number
    254181898284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,217 miles (+5,968)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,217 miles
    Test number
    250547288287
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass17,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,249 miles
    Test number
    781484177209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 BWC

Does LR54 BWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 BWC expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 BWC?
The MOT on LR54 BWC expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 BWC done?
LR54 BWC was recorded at 304,556 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 15,963 miles a year.
Has LR54 BWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 BWC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 BWC 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 BWC find?
LR54 BWC passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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