Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LS54 YBNMOT history

LS54 YBN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2023.

LS54 YBN 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 19 Jun 2024
Mileage
85,557 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,892 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS54 YBN in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 YBN
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
12 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 YBN was last recorded at 85,557 miles on 20 Jun 2023, 1,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2018: 82,000 miles, lower than 785,001 miles on 31 Jan 2017.

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
84,106 miles · 20 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,451 miles
Average per year
3,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,557 miles
  • 2022 – 84,106 miles
  • 2018 – 82,000 miles
  • 2017 – 785,001 miles
  • 2016 – 76,000 miles
  • 2015 – 75,851 miles
  • 2014 – 67,811 miles
  • 2013 – 64,029 miles
  • 2012 – 56,464 miles
  • 2011 – 46,160 miles
  • 2010 – 37,390 miles
  • 2009 – 29,405 miles
  • 2008 – 25,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,557 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust braket corroded and unattached .

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,557 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,557 miles
    Test number
    170773595442
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust braket corroded and unattached .

  2. Fail85,557 miles (+1,451)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,557 miles
    Test number
    635380374535
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust braket corroded and unattached .

  3. Pass84,106 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,106 miles
    Test number
    494805205278
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower LOWER BODY COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail84,106 miles (+2,106)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,106 miles
    Test number
    834526857383
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower LOWER BODY COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,000 miles (-703,001)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,000 miles
    Test number
    924808876224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass785,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    785,001 miles
    Test number
    790632096792
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Fail78,500 miles (+2,500)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,500 miles
    Test number
    459553616424
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass76,000 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,000 miles
    Test number
    349111285068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,851 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,851 miles
    Test number
    567537125083
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner wall presihed
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail72,851 miles (+5)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,851 miles
    Test number
    446447825042
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner wall presihed
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail72,846 miles (+5,035)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,846 miles
    Test number
    937114925078
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass67,811 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,811 miles
    Test number
    387684614030
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deterioted

  13. Fail67,802 miles (+3,773)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,802 miles
    Test number
    168224814013
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass64,029 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,029 miles
    Test number
    337325013005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,021 miles (+7,557)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,021 miles
    Test number
    788042513048
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise battery warning light coming on

  16. Pass56,464 miles (+10,304)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,464 miles
    Test number
    907787302074
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteGearbox sump leaking

  17. Pass46,160 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,160 miles
    Test number
    876668101012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,390 miles (+7,985)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,390 miles
    Test number
    371548100047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,405 miles (+4,035)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,405 miles
    Test number
    900206909034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,370 miles
    Test number
    444622408097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS54 YBN

Does LS54 YBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 YBN expired on 19 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 YBN?
The MOT on LS54 YBN expired on 19 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 YBN done?
LS54 YBN was recorded at 85,557 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2023, an average of 3,892 miles a year.
Has LS54 YBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 YBN has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LS54 YBN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 YBN find?
LS54 YBN passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear exhaust braket corroded and unattached ..

Related registrations

Browse all LS54Y 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.