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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LS54 CFEMOT history

LS54 CFE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 77,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LS54 CFE black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,377 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 CFE
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
8 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 CFE was last recorded at 77,377 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 3,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,932 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,445 miles
Average per year
3,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,377 miles
  • 2024 – 73,932 miles
  • 2023 – 71,077 miles
  • 2022 – 68,467 miles
  • 2021 – 65,654 miles
  • 2020 – 63,424 miles
  • 2019 – 61,794 miles
  • 2018 – 59,412 miles
  • 2017 – 57,009 miles
  • 2016 – 54,754 miles
  • 2015 – 53,215 miles
  • 2014 – 49,124 miles
  • 2013 – 43,486 miles
  • 2012 – 38,958 miles
  • 2011 – 31,946 miles
  • 2010 – 25,166 miles
  • 2009 – 20,538 miles
  • 2008 – 14,152 miles
  • 2007 – 12,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,377 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,377 miles
    Test number
    494906665887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail77,377 miles (+3,445)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,377 miles
    Test number
    566020106044
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass73,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,932 miles
    Test number
    942943844658
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail73,930 miles (+2,853)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,930 miles
    Test number
    700464338179
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass71,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,077 miles
    Test number
    128843101622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,077 miles (+2,610)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,077 miles
    Test number
    884008049188
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,467 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,467 miles
    Test number
    990715820980
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail68,464 miles (+2,810)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,464 miles
    Test number
    507057027593
    • MajorNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass65,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,654 miles
    Test number
    340757248277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail65,650 miles (+2,226)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    618003540243
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass63,424 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,424 miles
    Test number
    636182581907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,794 miles
    Test number
    772701056175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail61,794 miles (+2,382)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,794 miles
    Test number
    769058390661
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass59,412 miles (+2,403)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,412 miles
    Test number
    228936502939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,009 miles (+2,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,009 miles
    Test number
    392351970746
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass54,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,754 miles
    Test number
    388978705223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,754 miles (+1,539)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,754 miles
    Test number
    846111004058
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass53,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    778213902858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,215 miles (+4,091)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    390051949963
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass49,124 miles (+5,638)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,124 miles
    Test number
    318417204325
    • NoteO/s & n/s front & o/s rear tyres deteriorated

  21. Fail43,486 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,486 miles
    Test number
    386458303378
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

  22. Pass43,486 miles (+4,528)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,486 miles
    Test number
    858478403324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

  23. Pass38,958 miles (+7,012)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,958 miles
    Test number
    258407102399
    • NoteO/s front & rear tyres side walls damaged

  24. Pass31,946 miles (+6,780)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,946 miles
    Test number
    945807401332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,166 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,166 miles
    Test number
    533806000384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,538 miles (+6,386)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,538 miles
    Test number
    442433809311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,152 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,152 miles
    Test number
    360708698207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    12,847 miles
    Test number
    780302207324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 CFE

Does LS54 CFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 CFE is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS54 CFE?
The MOT on LS54 CFE is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 CFE done?
LS54 CFE was recorded at 77,377 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
Has LS54 CFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 CFE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 CFE 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 LS54 CFE find?
LS54 CFE passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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