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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LX54 VXRMOT history

LX54 VXR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

LX54 VXR black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2025
Mileage
75,546 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VXR was last recorded at 75,546 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 15,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,109 miles · 11 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
15,437 miles
Average per year
2,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,546 miles
  • 2023 – 60,109 miles
  • 2022 – 58,907 miles
  • 2021 – 57,481 miles
  • 2020 – 57,446 miles
  • 2018 – 56,804 miles
  • 2017 – 55,626 miles
  • 2016 – 54,150 miles
  • 2015 – 51,913 miles
  • 2014 – 50,110 miles
  • 2013 – 47,699 miles
  • 2012 – 45,658 miles
  • 2011 – 41,916 miles
  • 2010 – 39,380 miles
  • 2009 – 36,653 miles
  • 2008 – 31,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,546 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth side rear coil spring corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge + cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear bumper slighty damage
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge + cracking
  • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking on inner & outer edge
  • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUpper stop lamp not working

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Boot lid slight damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,546 miles (+15,437)4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,546 miles
    Test number
    747190874942
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge + cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bumper slighty damage
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge + cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking on inner & outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper stop lamp not working
  2. Pass60,109 miles (+175)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,109 miles
    Test number
    899104804531
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot slight damage
  3. Fail59,934 miles (+1,027)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,934 miles
    Test number
    250952102154
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot damaged
  4. Pass58,907 miles (+1,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,907 miles
    Test number
    816258105066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid slight damage
  5. Pass57,481 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    486413697015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid slight damaged
  6. Fail57,481 miles (+35)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    803369523717
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid slight damaged
  7. Pass57,446 miles (+642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    57,446 miles
    Test number
    474191472278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass56,804 miles (+1,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,804 miles
    Test number
    235105086334
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass55,626 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,626 miles
    Test number
    688252263172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,150 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,150 miles
    Test number
    389277538853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,913 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,913 miles
    Test number
    510049664861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,110 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,110 miles
    Test number
    605453784220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,699 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,699 miles
    Test number
    109293373209
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTwo stone chips in zone a of windscreen not exceeding 10mm
  14. Pass47,699 miles (+2,041)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,699 miles
    Test number
    889193473299
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTwo stone chips in zone a of windscreen not exceeding 10mm
  15. Pass45,658 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,658 miles
    Test number
    386398562206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,916 miles (+2,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,916 miles
    Test number
    968418051224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass39,380 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,380 miles
    Test number
    841851370294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,653 miles (+5,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,653 miles
    Test number
    284168869257
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass31,337 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,337 miles
    Test number
    250181368228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,677 miles
    Test number
    112617158017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VXR

Does LX54 VXR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VXR expired on 28 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VXR?
The MOT on LX54 VXR expired on 28 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VXR done?
LX54 VXR was recorded at 75,546 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 2,900 miles a year.
Has LX54 VXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VXR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LX54 VXR 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 VXR find?
LX54 VXR passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 4 minor defects and 9 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower, and 10 more.

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