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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LY54 SDOMOT history

LY54 SDO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 150,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2022.

LY54 SDO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2023
Mileage
150,930 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2022
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LY54 SDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LY54 SDO was last recorded at 150,930 miles on 8 Jan 2022, 7,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,999 miles · 2 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
7,931 miles
Average per year
8,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 150,930 miles
  • 2021 – 142,999 miles
  • 2020 – 134,430 miles
  • 2019 – 134,414 miles
  • 2018 – 127,477 miles
  • 2017 – 118,357 miles
  • 2016 – 110,072 miles
  • 2015 – 100,215 miles
  • 2014 – 90,985 miles
  • 2013 – 82,154 miles
  • 2012 – 71,536 miles
  • 2011 – 61,053 miles
  • 2009 – 42,537 miles
  • 2008 – 32,536 miles
  • 2007 – 25,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,930 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEngine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,930 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,930 miles
    Test number
    529956171201
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,926 miles (+7,927)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,926 miles
    Test number
    247284862623
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Reversing lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,999 miles (+8,569)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,999 miles
    Test number
    994626343464
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,430 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,430 miles
    Test number
    710358103796
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail134,414 miles (+6,937)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,414 miles
    Test number
    936542817117
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass127,477 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    127,477 miles
    Test number
    516258758816
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail127,463 miles (+9,106)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,463 miles
    Test number
    438150838444
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass118,357 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    118,357 miles
    Test number
    201529557365
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Fail118,345 miles (+8,273)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,345 miles
    Test number
    672056657318
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Outer ( Marked) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass110,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,072 miles
    Test number
    719280622317
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail110,072 miles (+9,857)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,072 miles
    Test number
    489311866356
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass100,215 miles (+9,230)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    100,215 miles
    Test number
    225868551604
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryInternal headlight adjuster altered to recheck headlight aim
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass90,985 miles (+8,831)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,985 miles
    Test number
    416732754306
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass82,154 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,154 miles
    Test number
    519552563351
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges,cuts signs of run-flat damage.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail82,154 miles (+10,618)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,154 miles
    Test number
    776031563361
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges,cuts signs of run-flat damage.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass71,536 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,536 miles
    Test number
    649499342329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,458 miles (+10,405)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,458 miles
    Test number
    166046142330
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteEsp light on

  18. Pass61,053 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,053 miles
    Test number
    936173351323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,908 miles (+8,941)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,908 miles
    Test number
    756208341307
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEps light on

  20. Pass51,967 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,967 miles
    Test number
    935086121069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,960 miles (+9,423)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,960 miles
    Test number
    269075521096
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass42,537 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,537 miles
    Test number
    691448439389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,536 miles (+10,000)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,536 miles
    Test number
    301737039380
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass32,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,536 miles
    Test number
    281253238329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,536 miles (+6,798)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,536 miles
    Test number
    240823938386
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  26. Pass25,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,738 miles
    Test number
    624938547310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,733 miles1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,733 miles
    Test number
    490118647473
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LY54 SDO

Does LY54 SDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LY54 SDO expired on 7 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LY54 SDO?
The MOT on LY54 SDO expired on 7 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LY54 SDO done?
LY54 SDO was recorded at 150,930 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2022, an average of 8,898 miles a year.
Has LY54 SDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LY54 SDO has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LY54 SDO 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 LY54 SDO find?
LY54 SDO passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: engine mil: malfunction indicator lamp on; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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