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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LS54 YCGMOT history

LS54 YCG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

LS54 YCG black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
149,942 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 YCG
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
17 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 YCG was last recorded at 149,942 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 7,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,874 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,068 miles
Average per year
7,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,942 miles
  • 2024 – 142,874 miles
  • 2023 – 133,140 miles
  • 2022 – 125,067 miles
  • 2021 – 114,384 miles
  • 2020 – 108,509 miles
  • 2019 – 104,553 miles
  • 2018 – 92,516 miles
  • 2017 – 80,308 miles
  • 2016 – 70,524 miles
  • 2015 – 63,639 miles
  • 2014 – 57,037 miles
  • 2013 – 54,325 miles
  • 2012 – 46,435 miles
  • 2011 – 37,738 miles
  • 2010 – 35,896 miles
  • 2009 – 32,528 miles
  • 2007 – 22,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,942 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,942 miles (+7,068)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    149,942 miles
    Test number
    663902954402
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

  2. Pass142,874 miles (+41)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,874 miles
    Test number
    315928102601
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail142,833 miles (+9,693)2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,833 miles
    Test number
    385379875502
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass133,140 miles (+8,073)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,140 miles
    Test number
    690628913134
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame components corroded

  5. Pass125,067 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,067 miles
    Test number
    439728260924
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail125,067 miles (+10,683)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,067 miles
    Test number
    320882060409
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass114,384 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,384 miles
    Test number
    872574229853
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail114,369 miles (+5,860)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,369 miles
    Test number
    789412722022
    • 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))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,509 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,509 miles
    Test number
    457817522728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail108,509 miles (+3,956)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,509 miles
    Test number
    816619817601
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,553 miles
    Test number
    299863245565
    • AdvisoryOuter Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge crack (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail104,552 miles (+12,036)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,552 miles
    Test number
    902602693380
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge crack (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass92,516 miles (+12,208)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,516 miles
    Test number
    764350242575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,308 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,308 miles
    Test number
    749050054930
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail80,276 miles (+9,752)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,276 miles
    Test number
    597275019791
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass70,524 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,524 miles
    Test number
    400878118458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,639 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,639 miles
    Test number
    257553025233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,037 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,037 miles
    Test number
    268927054445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,325 miles (+7,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,325 miles
    Test number
    948320853156
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,435 miles (+8,697)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,435 miles
    Test number
    338717342170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,738 miles (+1,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,738 miles
    Test number
    826608301107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,896 miles
    Test number
    113144830111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,896 miles (+3,368)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,896 miles
    Test number
    151114830196
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass32,528 miles (+10,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,528 miles
    Test number
    693779699038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass22,307 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,307 miles
    Test number
    370606127372
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/front tyre has some damage on wall

  26. Fail22,307 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,307 miles
    Test number
    513726527372
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/front tyre has some damage on wall

Questions about LS54 YCG

Does LS54 YCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 YCG expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 YCG?
The MOT on LS54 YCG expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 YCG done?
LS54 YCG was recorded at 149,942 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 7,177 miles a year.
Has LS54 YCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 YCG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS54 YCG 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 YCG find?
LS54 YCG passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; central oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, and 6 more.

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