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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LR54 YLVMOT history

LR54 YLV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 91,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

LR54 YLV silver 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 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
91,735 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 YLV
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
14 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 YLV was last recorded at 91,735 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2017: 58,768 miles, lower than 160,098 miles on 21 Sept 2016.

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
91,735 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,735 miles
  • 2023 – 84,160 miles
  • 2022 – 82,738 miles
  • 2021 – 75,390 miles
  • 2020 – 71,385 miles
  • 2019 – 68,937 miles
  • 2018 – 65,062 miles
  • 2017 – 58,768 miles
  • 2016 – 160,098 miles
  • 2015 – 47,275 miles
  • 2014 – 43,080 miles
  • 2013 – 38,755 miles
  • 2012 – 34,901 miles
  • 2011 – 30,812 miles
  • 2010 – 27,733 miles
  • 2009 – 25,048 miles
  • 2008 – 20,809 miles
  • 2007 – 16,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,735 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear inner wing liners fittedRecorded at 2 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,735 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,735 miles
    Test number
    531471639795
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner wing liners fitted

  2. Fail91,735 miles (+7,575)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,735 miles
    Test number
    989044548027
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear inner wing liners fitted
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy

  3. Pass84,160 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,160 miles
    Test number
    635227586769
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail84,160 miles (+1,422)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,160 miles
    Test number
    892680473683
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass82,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,738 miles
    Test number
    751897686946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,737 miles (+7,347)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,737 miles
    Test number
    730745924108
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,390 miles
    Test number
    272716567193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail75,390 miles (+4,005)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,390 miles
    Test number
    412051729706
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass71,385 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,385 miles
    Test number
    596306166709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail71,373 miles (+2,436)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,373 miles
    Test number
    918269261921
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass68,937 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,937 miles
    Test number
    837133225411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,062 miles
    Test number
    573296922661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,062 miles (+6,294)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,062 miles
    Test number
    953290214926
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass58,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,768 miles
    Test number
    832143648995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,768 miles (-101,330)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,768 miles
    Test number
    646598178466
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass160,098 miles (+107,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    160,098 miles
    Test number
    952306420704
    • 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)

  17. Fail52,385 miles (+5,110)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,385 miles
    Test number
    931548649568
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)

  18. Pass47,275 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,275 miles
    Test number
    576618547168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,080 miles (+4,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,080 miles
    Test number
    398350384234
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low on the outside edge.

  20. Pass38,755 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,755 miles
    Test number
    387593973457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,901 miles
    Test number
    646906772205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail34,901 miles (+4,089)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,901 miles
    Test number
    379116972430
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass30,812 miles (+3,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,812 miles
    Test number
    919336151266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass27,733 miles (+2,685)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,733 miles
    Test number
    843476350235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,048 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,048 miles
    Test number
    283385159235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,809 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,809 miles
    Test number
    451123738268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,819 miles
    Test number
    390246947484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 YLV

Does LR54 YLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 YLV expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 YLV?
The MOT on LR54 YLV expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 YLV done?
LR54 YLV was recorded at 91,735 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 4,396 miles a year.
Has LR54 YLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 YLV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 YLV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR54 YLV find?
LR54 YLV passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm front bush; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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