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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

LR54 VUKMOT history

LR54 VUK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

LR54 VUK black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2025
Mileage
139,813 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 VUK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 VUK was last recorded at 139,813 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2014: 111,599 miles, lower than 173,723 miles on 25 Oct 2013.

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
139,782 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
5,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,813 miles
  • 2023 – 135,737 miles
  • 2022 – 130,884 miles
  • 2021 – 127,065 miles
  • 2020 – 123,017 miles
  • 2019 – 121,600 miles
  • 2018 – 120,752 miles
  • 2016 – 118,112 miles
  • 2015 – 114,990 miles
  • 2014 – 111,604 miles
  • 2013 – 173,723 miles
  • 2012 – 160,154 miles
  • 2011 – 141,886 miles
  • 2009 – 92,036 miles
  • 2008 – 76,564 miles
  • 2007 – 55,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,813 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,813 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,813 miles
    Test number
    959724883168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail139,782 miles (+4,045)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,782 miles
    Test number
    442925051093
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass135,737 miles (+4,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,737 miles
    Test number
    112269216217
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to NSR

  4. Pass130,884 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,884 miles
    Test number
    217250838534
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail130,884 miles (+3,819)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,884 miles
    Test number
    427984213682
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass127,065 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,065 miles
    Test number
    810816465203
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail127,065 miles (+4,048)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,065 miles
    Test number
    317207892522
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass123,017 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,017 miles
    Test number
    641839396104
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail123,017 miles (+1,417)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,017 miles
    Test number
    165104408755
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass121,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,600 miles
    Test number
    750397251414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail121,600 miles (+848)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,600 miles
    Test number
    328715727406
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn up facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass120,752 miles (+2,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    120,752 miles
    Test number
    253413132435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass118,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,112 miles
    Test number
    371258893547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,112 miles (+3,122)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,112 miles
    Test number
    348437490677
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass114,990 miles (+3,386)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,990 miles
    Test number
    692780193791
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cuts on inner and outer walls
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass111,604 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    111,604 miles
    Test number
    305908704330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,599 miles (-62,124)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,599 miles
    Test number
    416367104486
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass173,723 miles (+13,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    173,723 miles
    Test number
    956488993272
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass160,154 miles (+18,268)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    160,154 miles
    Test number
    365680702360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass141,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    141,886 miles
    Test number
    829670171236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail141,886 miles (+49,850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,886 miles
    Test number
    647370871250
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass92,036 miles (+15,472)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,036 miles
    Test number
    124753909307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,564 miles (+20,915)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,564 miles
    Test number
    342445498207
    • 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)
    • NoteWiper blade deteriorated

  24. Pass55,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    650761597224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 VUK

Does LR54 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 VUK expired on 12 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 VUK?
The MOT on LR54 VUK expired on 12 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 VUK done?
LR54 VUK was recorded at 139,813 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 5,131 miles a year.
Has LR54 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 VUK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 VUK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR54 VUK find?
LR54 VUK passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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