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Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

LR54 VUPMOT history

LR54 VUP is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LR54 VUP blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,705 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 VUP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 VUP was last recorded at 152,705 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,583 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
122 miles
Average per year
6,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,705 miles
  • 2024 – 144,334 miles
  • 2023 – 136,925 miles
  • 2022 – 132,858 miles
  • 2021 – 123,373 miles
  • 2020 – 119,631 miles
  • 2019 – 115,990 miles
  • 2018 – 110,711 miles
  • 2017 – 106,899 miles
  • 2016 – 106,703 miles
  • 2015 – 104,728 miles
  • 2014 – 102,214 miles
  • 2013 – 95,158 miles
  • 2012 – 85,206 miles
  • 2011 – 73,362 miles
  • 2010 – 63,249 miles
  • 2009 – 50,791 miles
  • 2008 – 39,326 miles
  • 2007 – 29,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,705 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2\front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,705 miles (+122)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,705 miles
    Test number
    458910161942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2\front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail152,583 miles (+1,183)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,583 miles
    Test number
    362645110732
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail151,400 miles (+7,066)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,400 miles
    Test number
    277446525480
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass144,334 miles (+7,409)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,334 miles
    Test number
    588690262978
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
  5. Pass136,925 miles (+4,067)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,925 miles
    Test number
    997739393258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,858 miles
    Test number
    940737425676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,858 miles (+9,485)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,858 miles
    Test number
    990952302515
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass123,373 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,373 miles
    Test number
    620809627785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,631 miles
    Test number
    758065975024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail119,631 miles (+3,641)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,631 miles
    Test number
    651574753216
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass115,990 miles (+5,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,990 miles
    Test number
    487404844968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  12. Pass110,711 miles (+3,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,711 miles
    Test number
    863615421750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  13. Pass106,899 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,899 miles
    Test number
    290682408818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,897 miles (+194)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,897 miles
    Test number
    164156108310
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass106,703 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,703 miles
    Test number
    926352072411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    104,728 miles
    Test number
    146634519056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,728 miles (+2,514)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,728 miles
    Test number
    125045313527
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  18. Pass102,214 miles (+7,056)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,214 miles
    Test number
    725025514391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,158 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,158 miles
    Test number
    726045603359
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Fail95,157 miles (+9,951)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,157 miles
    Test number
    925665703357
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass85,206 miles (+11,844)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    85,206 miles
    Test number
    359231992483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    907660201306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,362 miles (+10,113)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    346040301333
    • 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)
  24. Pass63,249 miles (+12,458)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,249 miles
    Test number
    261225100319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,791 miles (+11,465)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,791 miles
    Test number
    430356999215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,326 miles (+10,153)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,326 miles
    Test number
    671966498237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,173 miles
    Test number
    144626697252
    • 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)

Questions about LR54 VUP

Does LR54 VUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 VUP is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR54 VUP?
The MOT on LR54 VUP is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 VUP done?
LR54 VUP was recorded at 152,705 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,847 miles a year.
Has LR54 VUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 VUP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 VUP 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 VUP find?
LR54 VUP passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive from engine; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2\front to rear, and 1 more.

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