Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LS54 VPPMOT history

LS54 VPP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

LS54 VPP black 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 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
145,685 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,230 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS54 VPP in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 VPP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 VPP was last recorded at 145,685 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 2,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,054 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,631 miles
Average per year
6,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,685 miles
  • 2022 – 143,054 miles
  • 2020 – 139,968 miles
  • 2019 – 132,237 miles
  • 2018 – 129,005 miles
  • 2017 – 125,459 miles
  • 2016 – 119,356 miles
  • 2015 – 111,829 miles
  • 2014 – 104,568 miles
  • 2013 – 97,273 miles
  • 2012 – 89,173 miles
  • 2011 – 81,562 miles
  • 2010 – 74,147 miles
  • 2009 – 66,021 miles
  • 2008 – 52,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,685 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,685 miles (+2,631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,685 miles
    Test number
    825197176640
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass143,054 miles (+3,086)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,054 miles
    Test number
    705845907548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  3. Pass139,968 miles (+7,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,968 miles
    Test number
    306302529208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass132,237 miles (+3,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,237 miles
    Test number
    976570915124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,005 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    129,005 miles
    Test number
    445459069749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail129,004 miles (+3,545)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,004 miles
    Test number
    287377660037
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass125,459 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,459 miles
    Test number
    553999415073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,453 miles (+6,097)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,453 miles
    Test number
    282083124354
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  9. Pass119,356 miles (+7,527)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,356 miles
    Test number
    830203445496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,829 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,829 miles
    Test number
    245890955120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,568 miles (+7,295)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,568 miles
    Test number
    299996954121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,273 miles (+8,100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    97,273 miles
    Test number
    149687653124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass89,173 miles (+26)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,173 miles
    Test number
    147769052122
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail89,147 miles (+7,585)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,147 miles
    Test number
    969548552191
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail81,562 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,562 miles
    Test number
    526035451128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteHandbrake not releasing fully
    • NoteO/s/f fog light cracked

  16. Pass81,562 miles (+7,415)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,562 miles
    Test number
    888915451184
    • NoteHandbrake not releasing fully
    • NoteO/s/f fog light cracked

  17. Pass74,147 miles (+8,126)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,147 miles
    Test number
    901340460184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass66,021 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,021 miles
    Test number
    964812539106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,834 miles (+10,343)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    752310449038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,491 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,491 miles
    Test number
    714100848038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  21. Fail52,487 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,487 miles
    Test number
    741879938053
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about LS54 VPP

Does LS54 VPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 VPP expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 VPP?
The MOT on LS54 VPP expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 VPP done?
LS54 VPP was recorded at 145,685 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 6,230 miles a year.
Has LS54 VPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 VPP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LS54 VPP 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 VPP find?
LS54 VPP passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm main bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner and outer edge, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LS54V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.