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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LX54 SXLMOT history

LX54 SXL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2025.

LX54 SXL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
93,582 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 SXL
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
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 SXL was last recorded at 93,582 miles on 1 Apr 2025, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,526 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
3,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,582 miles
  • 2024 – 93,095 miles
  • 2022 – 91,988 miles
  • 2021 – 90,347 miles
  • 2020 – 88,284 miles
  • 2019 – 85,825 miles
  • 2018 – 84,828 miles
  • 2017 – 82,721 miles
  • 2016 – 80,209 miles
  • 2014 – 80,169 miles
  • 2013 – 74,167 miles
  • 2012 – 68,765 miles
  • 2011 – 59,994 miles
  • 2010 – 55,284 miles
  • 2009 – 50,695 miles
  • 2008 – 43,763 miles
  • 2007 – 32,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,582 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary latch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,582 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,582 miles
    Test number
    927592042299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,526 miles (+431)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,526 miles
    Test number
    913767355972
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering wiring excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass93,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,095 miles
    Test number
    883158960244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,090 miles (+1,102)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,090 miles
    Test number
    837751209826
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass91,988 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,988 miles
    Test number
    409663005106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,347 miles (+16)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,347 miles
    Test number
    779878187556
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary latch (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine noise from front

  7. Fail90,331 miles (+2,047)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,331 miles
    Test number
    210077501115
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary latch (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine noise from front

  8. Pass88,284 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,284 miles
    Test number
    347202417419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,825 miles (+997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,825 miles
    Test number
    568287029885
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass84,828 miles (+2,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,828 miles
    Test number
    390316645441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine management light on
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r tyre side wall weathered (cracking)
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r tyre sidewall weathered (cracking)

  11. Pass82,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,721 miles
    Test number
    145337733352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail82,721 miles (+2,512)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,721 miles
    Test number
    349589004082
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass80,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,209 miles
    Test number
    454359208312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,209 miles (+40)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,209 miles
    Test number
    394181398020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass80,169 miles (+324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,169 miles
    Test number
    255247154375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass79,845 miles (+5,678)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,845 miles
    Test number
    317024324468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,167 miles (+5,402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,167 miles
    Test number
    369755623448
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass68,765 miles (+8,771)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,765 miles
    Test number
    378900422287
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail59,994 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,994 miles
    Test number
    455957321205
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass59,994 miles (+4,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,994 miles
    Test number
    496057721290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass55,284 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,284 miles
    Test number
    141932030210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,273 miles (+4,578)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,273 miles
    Test number
    941260030227
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low

  23. Pass50,695 miles (+6,932)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,695 miles
    Test number
    113630249245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,763 miles (+10,770)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,763 miles
    Test number
    340205958464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,993 miles
    Test number
    383077657453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 SXL

Does LX54 SXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 SXL expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 SXL?
The MOT on LX54 SXL expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 SXL done?
LX54 SXL was recorded at 93,582 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2025, an average of 3,453 miles a year.
Has LX54 SXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 SXL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LX54 SXL 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 SXL find?
LX54 SXL passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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