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Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LX54 AWCMOT history

LX54 AWC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LX54 AWC blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
173,338 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 AWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 AWC was last recorded at 173,338 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 10,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,594 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,744 miles
Average per year
8,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,338 miles
  • 2025 – 162,594 miles
  • 2024 – 153,457 miles
  • 2022 – 145,557 miles
  • 2021 – 137,280 miles
  • 2020 – 132,989 miles
  • 2019 – 128,721 miles
  • 2018 – 119,348 miles
  • 2017 – 109,332 miles
  • 2016 – 100,035 miles
  • 2015 – 88,495 miles
  • 2014 – 78,372 miles
  • 2013 – 69,518 miles
  • 2012 – 60,506 miles
  • 2011 – 52,229 miles
  • 2010 – 43,608 miles
  • 2009 – 34,127 miles
  • 2008 – 25,049 miles
  • 2007 – 15,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,338 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Handbrake release broken but still works

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,338 miles (+10,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    173,338 miles
    Test number
    455467717677
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass162,594 miles (+9,137)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,594 miles
    Test number
    232072832960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,457 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    153,457 miles
    Test number
    915671307793
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake release broken but still works
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met required performance may need adjustment or fixing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Fail153,457 miles (+7,900)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,457 miles
    Test number
    178468369840
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake release broken but still works
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met required performance may need adjustment or fixing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass145,557 miles (+8,277)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,557 miles
    Test number
    341133647804
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake release handle broken by can still be operated at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass137,280 miles (+4,291)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,280 miles
    Test number
    554402351364
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass132,989 miles (+4,268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,989 miles
    Test number
    493885414015
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass128,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,721 miles
    Test number
    289043221162
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail128,721 miles (+9,373)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,721 miles
    Test number
    141791293571
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass119,348 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    119,348 miles
    Test number
    680460409171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail119,348 miles (+10,016)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,348 miles
    Test number
    535487770604
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass109,332 miles (+9,297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,332 miles
    Test number
    802020475057
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass100,035 miles (+11,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,035 miles
    Test number
    726059223785
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  14. Pass88,495 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,495 miles
    Test number
    707583919188
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail88,440 miles (+10,068)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,440 miles
    Test number
    151329671010
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit boarderline (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass78,372 miles (+8,854)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    78,372 miles
    Test number
    717819434354
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges.

  17. Pass69,518 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,518 miles
    Test number
    717773743336
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail69,517 miles (+9,011)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,517 miles
    Test number
    475253343455
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass60,506 miles (+8,277)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,506 miles
    Test number
    268026522380
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

  20. Pass52,229 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,229 miles
    Test number
    325962031380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,608 miles (+9,481)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,608 miles
    Test number
    514480720355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,127 miles (+9,078)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,127 miles
    Test number
    404662429418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,049 miles (+9,267)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,049 miles
    Test number
    133396138379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,782 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,782 miles
    Test number
    162532037313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,764 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,764 miles
    Test number
    360065227355
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LX54 AWC

Does LX54 AWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 AWC is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 AWC?
The MOT on LX54 AWC is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 AWC done?
LX54 AWC was recorded at 173,338 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,685 miles a year.
Has LX54 AWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 AWC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LX54 AWC 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 LX54 AWC find?
LX54 AWC passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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