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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

LS54 CHKMOT history

LS54 CHK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 161,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LS54 CHK silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
161,038 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 CHK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 CHK was last recorded at 161,038 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,823 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,215 miles
Average per year
6,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,038 miles
  • 2024 – 157,823 miles
  • 2023 – 154,491 miles
  • 2022 – 150,251 miles
  • 2021 – 145,510 miles
  • 2020 – 139,728 miles
  • 2019 – 132,615 miles
  • 2018 – 126,664 miles
  • 2017 – 123,628 miles
  • 2016 – 120,569 miles
  • 2015 – 116,798 miles
  • 2014 – 111,477 miles
  • 2013 – 101,647 miles
  • 2012 – 94,615 miles
  • 2011 – 85,098 miles
  • 2010 – 73,808 miles
  • 2008 – 56,211 miles
  • 2007 – 44,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,038 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,038 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    161,038 miles
    Test number
    787577788383
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail161,035 miles (+3,212)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,035 miles
    Test number
    912010487965
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass157,823 miles (+3,332)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,823 miles
    Test number
    800167996367
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass154,491 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,491 miles
    Test number
    970502476000
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (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 Front 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail154,490 miles (+4,239)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,490 miles
    Test number
    881789010903
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (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 Front 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass150,251 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,251 miles
    Test number
    579318834738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail150,251 miles (+4,741)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,251 miles
    Test number
    368457969836
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass145,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,510 miles
    Test number
    121834700064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,510 miles (+66)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,510 miles
    Test number
    860553766884
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail145,444 miles (+5,716)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,444 miles
    Test number
    961874653065
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass139,728 miles (+97)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,728 miles
    Test number
    117078952178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door mirror slightly discoloured

  12. Fail139,631 miles (+7,016)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,631 miles
    Test number
    415825857102
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door mirror slightly discoloured

  13. Pass132,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,615 miles
    Test number
    278340171779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail132,615 miles (+5,951)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,615 miles
    Test number
    192031110071
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass126,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,664 miles
    Test number
    229193854694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,664 miles (+3,036)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,664 miles
    Test number
    164784843357
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  17. Pass123,628 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,628 miles
    Test number
    299550352918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail123,569 miles (+3,000)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,569 miles
    Test number
    928411400713
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass120,569 miles (+3,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    120,569 miles
    Test number
    546405214030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass116,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    116,798 miles
    Test number
    786176319453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail116,798 miles (+5,321)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,798 miles
    Test number
    622929970653
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass111,477 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    111,477 miles
    Test number
    466647434457
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEml on

  23. Fail111,477 miles (+9,830)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,477 miles
    Test number
    168886434356
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass101,647 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,647 miles
    Test number
    448327013406
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust (backbox) corroded change soon

  25. Fail101,647 miles (+7,032)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,647 miles
    Test number
    406217113315
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust (backbox) corroded change soon

  26. Pass94,615 miles (+9,517)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,615 miles
    Test number
    169634002386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust (backbox)slightly corroded

  27. Pass85,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,098 miles
    Test number
    639628651208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail85,098 miles (+11,290)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,098 miles
    Test number
    986457551208
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass73,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,808 miles
    Test number
    922159290029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail73,808 miles (+17,597)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,808 miles
    Test number
    361869190036
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  31. Pass56,211 miles (+11,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,211 miles
    Test number
    560246018307
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  32. Pass44,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,688 miles
    Test number
    914152987257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 CHK

Does LS54 CHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 CHK is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS54 CHK?
The MOT on LS54 CHK is valid until 24 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 CHK done?
LS54 CHK was recorded at 161,038 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 6,418 miles a year.
Has LS54 CHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 CHK has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 CHK 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 CHK find?
LS54 CHK passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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