Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,996 cc
P54 SFMMOT history
P54 SFM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 47,655 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 47,655 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,035 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P54 SFM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 21 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P54 SFM was last recorded at 47,655 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 47,503 miles · 1 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 152 miles
- Average per year
- 1,035 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 47,655 miles
- 2025 – 46,395 miles
- 2024 – 46,218 miles
- 2022 – 46,039 miles
- 2021 – 45,312 miles
- 2020 – 43,256 miles
- 2019 – 42,607 miles
- 2018 – 41,973 miles
- 2017 – 41,188 miles
- 2016 – 40,595 miles
- 2015 – 39,913 miles
- 2014 – 39,062 miles
- 2013 – 37,853 miles
- 2012 – 36,712 miles
- 2011 – 35,043 miles
- 2010 – 33,584 miles
- 2009 – 32,511 miles
- 2008 – 31,049 miles
- 2007 – 29,076 miles
- 2006 – 27,030 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass47,655 miles
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective underinflated
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass47,655 miles (+152)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 47,655 miles
- Test number
- 163541983110
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective underinflated
Fail47,503 miles (+1,108)1 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,503 miles
- Test number
- 830090419349
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective soft
Pass46,395 miles (+177)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 46,395 miles
- Test number
- 238139354440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,218 miles (+179)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 46,218 miles
- Test number
- 167694649293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,039 miles (+727)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 46,039 miles
- Test number
- 638508525196
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass45,312 miles (+2,056)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 45,312 miles
- Test number
- 900855486221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,256 miles (+649)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 43,256 miles
- Test number
- 405796030927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,607 miles (+634)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 42,607 miles
- Test number
- 137138489536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,973 miles (+785)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 41,973 miles
- Test number
- 352007263855
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass41,188 miles (+593)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 41,188 miles
- Test number
- 928303108194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,595 miles (+682)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 40,595 miles
- Test number
- 887116121140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,913 miles (+851)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 39,913 miles
- Test number
- 537252315137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,062 miles (+1,209)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 39,062 miles
- Test number
- 228405514142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,853 miles (+1,141)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 37,853 miles
- Test number
- 629331023117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,712 miles (+1,669)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 36,712 miles
- Test number
- 119879322172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,043 miles (+1,459)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2012
- Odometer
- 35,043 miles
- Test number
- 647056821128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,584 miles (+1,073)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 33,584 miles
- Test number
- 682484020136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,511 miles (+1,462)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 32,511 miles
- Test number
- 290172039452
- 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)
Pass31,049 miles (+1,973)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 31,049 miles
- Test number
- 173585238161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,076 miles (+2,046)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2008
- Odometer
- 29,076 miles
- Test number
- 230250927451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,030 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,030 miles
- Test number
- 211049436484
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2007
- Odometer
- 27,030 miles
- Test number
- 492949536124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P54 SFM
- Does P54 SFM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P54 SFM is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P54 SFM?
- The MOT on P54 SFM is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P54 SFM done?
- P54 SFM was recorded at 47,655 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,035 miles a year.
- Has P54 SFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P54 SFM has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on P54 SFM 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 P54 SFM find?
- P54 SFM passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 11 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated all; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 8 more.
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