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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,597 cc

T54 ELMMOT history

T54 ELM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 73,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
73,735 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T54 ELM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T54 ELM was last recorded at 73,735 miles on 5 May 2026, 692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,043 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
692 miles
Average per year
3,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,735 miles
  • 2025 – 73,043 miles
  • 2024 – 69,858 miles
  • 2023 – 67,035 miles
  • 2022 – 65,008 miles
  • 2020 – 58,958 miles
  • 2019 – 55,990 miles
  • 2018 – 53,703 miles
  • 2017 – 50,292 miles
  • 2016 – 46,300 miles
  • 2015 – 43,408 miles
  • 2014 – 39,856 miles
  • 2013 – 33,979 miles
  • 2012 – 28,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,735 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,735 miles (+692)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,735 miles
    Test number
    926088657872
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,043 miles (+3,185)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    73,043 miles
    Test number
    458232390794
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass69,858 miles (+2,823)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,858 miles
    Test number
    688082523668
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,035 miles (+2,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    67,035 miles
    Test number
    201734454875
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame ball joint has slight play Both FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,008 miles (+6,050)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,008 miles
    Test number
    635067615283
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass58,958 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,958 miles
    Test number
    834740460233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,990 miles (+2,287)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,990 miles
    Test number
    277677443436
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass53,703 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,703 miles
    Test number
    412744155423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,292 miles (+3,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,292 miles
    Test number
    634711107718
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre sidewall perished

  10. Pass46,300 miles (+2,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,300 miles
    Test number
    440182251269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted

  11. Pass43,408 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,408 miles
    Test number
    491869543485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,856 miles (+5,877)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,856 miles
    Test number
    857770494298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,979 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,979 miles
    Test number
    859926193248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,667 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,667 miles
    Test number
    365945543130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,427 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,427 miles
    Test number
    319832052159
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass28,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,427 miles
    Test number
    365882552176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T54 ELM

Does T54 ELM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T54 ELM is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T54 ELM?
The MOT on T54 ELM is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T54 ELM done?
T54 ELM was recorded at 73,735 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,253 miles a year.
Has T54 ELM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T54 ELM has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2012.
Has the mileage on T54 ELM 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 T54 ELM find?
T54 ELM passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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