
Mercedes-Benz C
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass152,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 152,597 miles
- Test number
- 603817000254
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass148,384 miles (+9,187)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 148,384 miles
- Test number
- 189703407218
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass126,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 126,829 miles
- Test number
- 955865020756
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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)
Pass98,364 miles (+21,314)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 98,364 miles
- Test number
- 205835234417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,050 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 77,050 miles
- Test number
- 129041522228
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass59,320 miles (+2,693)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 59,320 miles
- Test number
- 206765831024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,627 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 56,627 miles
- Test number
- 562513250212
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass42,781 miles (+14,227)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 42,781 miles
- Test number
- 374947159452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,554 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 28,554 miles
- Test number
- 792044578231
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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