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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LX54 BFMMOT history

LX54 BFM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 145,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2024.

LX54 BFM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2025
Mileage
145,810 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 BFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 BFM was last recorded at 145,810 miles on 31 Oct 2024, 6,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2015: 74,569 miles, lower than 115,446 miles on 10 Feb 2015.

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
139,461 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,349 miles
Average per year
7,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,810 miles
  • 2023 – 139,461 miles
  • 2022 – 132,224 miles
  • 2021 – 120,411 miles
  • 2020 – 115,620 miles
  • 2019 – 106,849 miles
  • 2018 – 99,577 miles
  • 2017 – 91,081 miles
  • 2016 – 82,757 miles
  • 2015 – 74,569 miles
  • 2014 – 66,216 miles
  • 2013 – 57,724 miles
  • 2012 – 49,224 miles
  • 2011 – 39,638 miles
  • 2010 – 31,474 miles
  • 2008 – 20,800 miles
  • 2007 – 11,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,810 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front headlight lens deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,810 miles (+6,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,810 miles
    Test number
    394410616244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,461 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,461 miles
    Test number
    862588403435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail139,370 miles (+7,146)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,370 miles
    Test number
    626609385805
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass132,224 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,224 miles
    Test number
    112788305249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail132,224 miles (+6,060)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,224 miles
    Test number
    738693183938
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass126,164 miles (+5,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,164 miles
    Test number
    941091876878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,411 miles
    Test number
    592315961805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,411 miles (+4,791)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,411 miles
    Test number
    634824715248
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system insecure BRACKET BROKEN OFF (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  9. Pass115,620 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,620 miles
    Test number
    805958403811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play attention required possible adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight lens deteriorated

  10. Fail115,619 miles (+8,770)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,619 miles
    Test number
    774996203289
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight lens deteriorated

  11. Pass106,849 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,849 miles
    Test number
    148514336481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail106,838 miles (+7,261)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,838 miles
    Test number
    687413113237
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.940 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.480 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CAT SECTION CRACKED / LEAKING. (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure FRONT BRACKET BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH HEADLAMPS LENS CONTAMINATED (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass99,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    99,577 miles
    Test number
    909763145738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,577 miles (+8,496)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,577 miles
    Test number
    176434858561
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass91,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,081 miles
    Test number
    581864530349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,081 miles (+8,324)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,081 miles
    Test number
    351364034793
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced LENS CONTAMINATED (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced LENS CONTAMINATED (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass82,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,757 miles
    Test number
    697828812399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail82,757 miles (+8,188)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,757 miles
    Test number
    151240016031
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault 9103 driver airbag ignition squib 1 resistance was too high. (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,569 miles (-40,877)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,569 miles
    Test number
    925174345017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass115,446 miles (+40,937)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    115,446 miles
    Test number
    665861845090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,509 miles (+8,293)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,509 miles
    Test number
    437290345029
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  22. Pass66,216 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,216 miles
    Test number
    529590654090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,166 miles (+8,442)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,166 miles
    Test number
    199165344042
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  24. Pass57,724 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,724 miles
    Test number
    997942643001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,499 miles (+8,275)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,499 miles
    Test number
    548029833037
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  26. Pass49,224 miles (+9,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,224 miles
    Test number
    707917242036
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass39,638 miles (+8,164)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,638 miles
    Test number
    145075151498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

  28. Pass31,474 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,474 miles
    Test number
    924378950056
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Fail31,456 miles (+10,656)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,456 miles
    Test number
    923177530072
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass20,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,800 miles
    Test number
    260177438345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail20,800 miles (+8,840)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,800 miles
    Test number
    311317938310
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  32. Pass11,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    11,960 miles
    Test number
    374851287469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 BFM

Does LX54 BFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 BFM expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 BFM?
The MOT on LX54 BFM expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 BFM done?
LX54 BFM was recorded at 145,810 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2024, an average of 7,844 miles a year.
Has LX54 BFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 BFM has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LX54 BFM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX54 BFM find?
LX54 BFM passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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