Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

LS54 YDGMOT history

LS54 YDG is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LS54 YDG red 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
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
176,149 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,670 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS54 YDG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 YDG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 YDG was last recorded at 176,149 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 17,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,853 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
17,296 miles
Average per year
6,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,149 miles
  • 2024 – 158,853 miles
  • 2023 – 149,066 miles
  • 2022 – 148,931 miles
  • 2021 – 148,795 miles
  • 2020 – 148,146 miles
  • 2019 – 142,774 miles
  • 2018 – 137,352 miles
  • 2017 – 131,614 miles
  • 2016 – 126,938 miles
  • 2015 – 123,388 miles
  • 2014 – 120,002 miles
  • 2012 – 119,770 miles
  • 2011 – 105,390 miles
  • 2010 – 89,913 miles
  • 2009 – 74,311 miles
  • 2008 – 65,443 miles
  • 2007 – 54,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,149 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Poor condition

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    176,149 miles
    Test number
    560004008193
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail176,148 miles (+17,295)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,148 miles
    Test number
    929031328159
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass158,853 miles (+9,787)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,853 miles
    Test number
    568306333076
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass149,066 miles (+135)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,066 miles
    Test number
    234722784584
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass148,931 miles (+136)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,931 miles
    Test number
    998332853901
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass148,795 miles (+649)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,795 miles
    Test number
    392357710818
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass148,146 miles (+5,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,146 miles
    Test number
    693960397549
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass142,774 miles (+5,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,774 miles
    Test number
    608550420493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass137,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    137,352 miles
    Test number
    559762181321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,351 miles (+5,737)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,351 miles
    Test number
    439846339155
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
  11. Pass131,614 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,614 miles
    Test number
    998462929134
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Fail131,548 miles (+4,610)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,548 miles
    Test number
    505687149173
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Rear arm) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass126,938 miles (+3,550)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    126,938 miles
    Test number
    817509661717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Pass123,388 miles (+37)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    123,388 miles
    Test number
    506864335169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail123,351 miles (+3,349)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,351 miles
    Test number
    496573235105
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass120,002 miles (+232)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    120,002 miles
    Test number
    266333454448
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass119,770 miles (+14,380)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    119,770 miles
    Test number
    187898112315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,390 miles (+15,477)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    105,390 miles
    Test number
    837583211361
    • NoteAge cracking to suspension rubbers
    • NoteCoil springs corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to brake pipes
    • NoteDiff noisy
    • NoteExhaust corroded
  19. Pass89,913 miles (+15,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    89,913 miles
    Test number
    404284310419
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass74,311 miles (+8,868)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,311 miles
    Test number
    683958509339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,443 miles (+10,674)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,443 miles
    Test number
    422406628491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,769 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    54,769 miles
    Test number
    332269517370
    • NoteNearside front tyre close to limit ,outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre low on edges
    • NoteRear discs corroded inner side
    • NoteStone chip windscreen
    • NoteWater damage rear no plate

Questions about LS54 YDG

Does LS54 YDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 YDG is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 YDG?
The MOT on LS54 YDG is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 YDG done?
LS54 YDG was recorded at 176,149 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 6,670 miles a year.
Has LS54 YDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 YDG has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 YDG 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 YDG find?
LS54 YDG passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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.