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Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LX54 SWWMOT history

LX54 SWW is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 143,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LX54 SWW grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
143,098 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 SWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 SWW was last recorded at 143,098 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Nov 2010: 26,465 miles, lower than 67,188 miles on 21 Dec 2009.

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
143,094 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,098 miles
  • 2025 – 143,084 miles
  • 2024 – 141,049 miles
  • 2023 – 138,605 miles
  • 2022 – 135,083 miles
  • 2021 – 131,613 miles
  • 2020 – 129,161 miles
  • 2019 – 126,913 miles
  • 2018 – 121,676 miles
  • 2017 – 116,147 miles
  • 2016 – 110,259 miles
  • 2015 – 104,221 miles
  • 2014 – 97,975 miles
  • 2013 – 91,447 miles
  • 2012 – 86,358 miles
  • 2011 – 82,258 miles
  • 2010 – 26,465 miles
  • 2009 – 67,188 miles
  • 2008 – 34,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,098 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,098 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    143,098 miles
    Test number
    481299599008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,094 miles (+10)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,094 miles
    Test number
    807964088994
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,084 miles (+2,035)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,084 miles
    Test number
    229622757716
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,049 miles
    Test number
    271199370458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,048 miles (+2,443)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,048 miles
    Test number
    670307127898
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass138,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,605 miles
    Test number
    858455603996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,600 miles (+3,517)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,600 miles
    Test number
    627967969065
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass135,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,083 miles
    Test number
    751397506513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,081 miles (+3,468)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,081 miles
    Test number
    290752662278
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass131,613 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,613 miles
    Test number
    752613513805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,161 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,161 miles
    Test number
    197159011848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,159 miles (+2,246)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,159 miles
    Test number
    493948937143
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass126,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,913 miles
    Test number
    943231649355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,913 miles (+5,237)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,913 miles
    Test number
    785309917966
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass121,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,676 miles
    Test number
    318511154849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,676 miles (+5,529)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,676 miles
    Test number
    858841976811
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  17. Pass116,147 miles (+5,888)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,147 miles
    Test number
    305563460659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,259 miles (+6,038)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,259 miles
    Test number
    142548014337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,221 miles
    Test number
    165555290424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,221 miles (+6,246)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,221 miles
    Test number
    397824784523
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe union leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  21. Pass97,975 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    97,975 miles
    Test number
    489995344320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,973 miles (+6,526)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,973 miles
    Test number
    789924444326
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass91,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,447 miles
    Test number
    425970033416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,447 miles (+5,089)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,447 miles
    Test number
    879910133373
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  25. Pass86,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,358 miles
    Test number
    488703032359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail86,356 miles (+4,098)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,356 miles
    Test number
    425983432312
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  27. Pass82,258 miles (+55,793)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    82,258 miles
    Test number
    418409441463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,465 miles (-40,723)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,465 miles
    Test number
    541477120311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass67,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,188 miles
    Test number
    364125659311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail67,188 miles (+14,867)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,188 miles
    Test number
    541305859350
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  31. Pass52,321 miles (+18,008)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,321 miles
    Test number
    241167339024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass34,313 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,313 miles
    Test number
    124621958057
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LX54 SWW

Does LX54 SWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 SWW is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 SWW?
The MOT on LX54 SWW is valid until 13 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 SWW done?
LX54 SWW was recorded at 143,098 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,077 miles a year.
Has LX54 SWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 SWW has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LX54 SWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX54 SWW find?
LX54 SWW passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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