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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Petrol · 2000 · 1,799 cc

X54 XLJMOT history

X54 XLJ is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

X54 XLJ white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,423 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X54 XLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X54 XLJ was last recorded at 98,423 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 6,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,568 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,855 miles
Average per year
3,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,423 miles
  • 2024 – 91,568 miles
  • 2023 – 91,398 miles
  • 2022 – 89,807 miles
  • 2021 – 88,763 miles
  • 2020 – 88,228 miles
  • 2019 – 86,524 miles
  • 2018 – 84,453 miles
  • 2017 – 83,159 miles
  • 2016 – 79,242 miles
  • 2015 – 74,598 miles
  • 2014 – 70,119 miles
  • 2013 – 63,496 miles
  • 2012 – 52,886 miles
  • 2011 – 46,921 miles
  • 2010 – 42,780 miles
  • 2009 – 33,906 miles
  • 2008 – 30,511 miles
  • 2007 – 26,992 miles
  • 2006 – 25,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,423 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,423 miles (+6,855)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,423 miles
    Test number
    839222448817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,568 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,568 miles
    Test number
    760677397666
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass91,398 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,398 miles
    Test number
    987912096614
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail91,387 miles (+1,580)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,387 miles
    Test number
    616463677130
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass89,807 miles (+1,044)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,807 miles
    Test number
    317842173763
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass88,763 miles (+535)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,763 miles
    Test number
    619864183217
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper in poor condition
  7. Pass88,228 miles (+1,704)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,228 miles
    Test number
    505664704580
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass86,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,524 miles
    Test number
    874269787569
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Fail86,524 miles (+2,071)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,524 miles
    Test number
    631710133120
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass84,453 miles (+1,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,453 miles
    Test number
    262417474795
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass83,159 miles (+3,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,159 miles
    Test number
    583941468365
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass79,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,242 miles
    Test number
    841397517142
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail79,242 miles (+4,644)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,242 miles
    Test number
    741589094490
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass74,598 miles (+4,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,598 miles
    Test number
    917501541975
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass70,119 miles (+6,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,119 miles
    Test number
    849807714307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail63,496 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,496 miles
    Test number
    126324603364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass63,496 miles (+10,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,496 miles
    Test number
    156244403368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass52,886 miles (+5,965)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,886 miles
    Test number
    855137222360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass46,921 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,921 miles
    Test number
    828533831317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,780 miles (+8,874)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,780 miles
    Test number
    142376420304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,906 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,906 miles
    Test number
    594131539365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,511 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,511 miles
    Test number
    453324228377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,992 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,992 miles
    Test number
    932160917316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,838 miles
    Test number
    744944606390
    • 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)

Questions about X54 XLJ

Does X54 XLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X54 XLJ is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X54 XLJ?
The MOT on X54 XLJ is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X54 XLJ done?
X54 XLJ was recorded at 98,423 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,818 miles a year.
Has X54 XLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X54 XLJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on X54 XLJ 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 X54 XLJ find?
X54 XLJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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