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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LS54 CFLMOT history

LS54 CFL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LS54 CFL blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,182 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 CFL
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
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 CFL was last recorded at 74,182 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 4,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Oct 2013: 59,493 miles, lower than 95,087 miles on 26 Oct 2012.

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
69,574 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,608 miles
Average per year
176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,182 miles
  • 2025 – 69,574 miles
  • 2024 – 63,875 miles
  • 2023 – 61,064 miles
  • 2017 – 60,970 miles
  • 2016 – 60,526 miles
  • 2014 – 60,459 miles
  • 2013 – 59,493 miles
  • 2012 – 95,087 miles
  • 2011 – 93,838 miles
  • 2010 – 89,888 miles
  • 2008 – 82,176 miles
  • 2007 – 70,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,182 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hardened (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,182 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,182 miles
    Test number
    134169753979
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hardened (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail74,182 miles (+4,608)1 major2 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,182 miles
    Test number
    521220132693
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hardened (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass69,574 miles (+5,699)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,574 miles
    Test number
    806130890856
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass63,875 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,875 miles
    Test number
    567370004932
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Surface corrosion to sub frame and rear suspension components

  5. Fail63,874 miles (+2,810)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,874 miles
    Test number
    620490407329
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Surface corrosion to sub frame and rear suspension components

  6. Pass61,064 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,064 miles
    Test number
    618115024235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,970 miles (+444)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,970 miles
    Test number
    764610447379
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWINDSCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

  8. Pass60,526 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,526 miles
    Test number
    284137287172
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to get low

  9. Fail60,459 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,459 miles
    Test number
    215322734333
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing low. Offside rear is the worst

  10. Pass60,459 miles (+966)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,459 miles
    Test number
    855082734389
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing low. Offside rear is the worst

  11. Pass59,493 miles (-35,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,493 miles
    Test number
    385135093263
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass95,087 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    95,087 miles
    Test number
    898760402370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,075 miles (+1,237)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,075 miles
    Test number
    848958792217
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass93,838 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    93,838 miles
    Test number
    535215081255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    89,888 miles
    Test number
    410955190228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,888 miles (+7,712)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,888 miles
    Test number
    322071090419
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,176 miles (+11,287)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    82,176 miles
    Test number
    611558558387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,889 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    70,889 miles
    Test number
    963445957350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,882 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,882 miles
    Test number
    833724457324
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Questions about LS54 CFL

Does LS54 CFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 CFL is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 CFL?
The MOT on LS54 CFL is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 CFL done?
LS54 CFL was recorded at 74,182 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 176 miles a year.
Has LS54 CFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 CFL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 CFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 CFL find?
LS54 CFL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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