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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LX54 VYLMOT history

LX54 VYL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.

LX54 VYL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
165,922 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VYL
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 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VYL was last recorded at 165,922 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 3,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,818 miles · 2 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,104 miles
Average per year
9,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,922 miles
  • 2023 – 162,818 miles
  • 2022 – 157,772 miles
  • 2021 – 152,597 miles
  • 2020 – 148,384 miles
  • 2019 – 139,197 miles
  • 2017 – 126,829 miles
  • 2016 – 116,763 miles
  • 2015 – 108,114 miles
  • 2014 – 98,364 miles
  • 2012 – 77,050 miles
  • 2011 – 59,320 miles
  • 2010 – 56,627 miles
  • 2009 – 42,781 miles
  • 2008 – 28,554 miles
  • 2007 – 14,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,922 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,922 miles (+3,104)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,922 miles
    Test number
    773689437242
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass162,818 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    162,818 miles
    Test number
    584813755503
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail162,818 miles (+5,046)1 dangerous2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,818 miles
    Test number
    190726814895
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass157,772 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,772 miles
    Test number
    272799143820
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Offside and nearside (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail157,772 miles (+5,175)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,772 miles
    Test number
    244138904791
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly hazey (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Not noisy but slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Offside and nearside (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass152,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,597 miles
    Test number
    603817000254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail152,597 miles (+4,213)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,597 miles
    Test number
    434769163135
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass148,384 miles (+9,187)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,384 miles
    Test number
    189703407218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,197 miles
    Test number
    117642092365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail139,197 miles (+12,368)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,197 miles
    Test number
    734119947654
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass126,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,829 miles
    Test number
    955865020756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,829 miles (+10,066)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,829 miles
    Test number
    373709892866
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass116,763 miles (+8,649)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,763 miles
    Test number
    602512181259
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn and cracked
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • AdvisoryNsf brake flexi pipe cracking
    • AdvisoryOsr light lense cracked
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front wheels
  14. Pass108,114 miles (+640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,114 miles
    Test number
    479814535152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail107,474 miles (+9,110)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,474 miles
    Test number
    485680125108
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass98,364 miles (+21,314)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,364 miles
    Test number
    205835234417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,050 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,050 miles
    Test number
    129041522228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,047 miles (+17,727)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,047 miles
    Test number
    899969812249
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  19. Pass59,320 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,320 miles
    Test number
    206765831024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,627 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,627 miles
    Test number
    562513250212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,583 miles (+13,802)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,583 miles
    Test number
    604932150264
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNear side front tyre tread on legal limit
  22. Fail42,781 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,781 miles
    Test number
    150077059237
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  23. Pass42,781 miles (+14,227)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,781 miles
    Test number
    374947159452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,554 miles
    Test number
    792044578231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,554 miles (+14,537)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,554 miles
    Test number
    213513778287
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges
  26. Pass14,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,017 miles
    Test number
    664573027226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VYL

Does LX54 VYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VYL expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VYL?
The MOT on LX54 VYL expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VYL done?
LX54 VYL was recorded at 165,922 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 9,218 miles a year.
Has LX54 VYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VYL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LX54 VYL 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 VYL find?
LX54 VYL passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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