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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LC54 RBFMOT history

LC54 RBF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 181,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
181,985 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC54 RBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC54 RBF was last recorded at 181,985 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,980 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,985 miles
  • 2024 – 174,863 miles
  • 2023 – 157,846 miles
  • 2022 – 151,894 miles
  • 2021 – 140,666 miles
  • 2020 – 133,239 miles
  • 2019 – 129,146 miles
  • 2018 – 122,864 miles
  • 2017 – 114,744 miles
  • 2016 – 105,891 miles
  • 2015 – 96,037 miles
  • 2014 – 80,845 miles
  • 2013 – 72,643 miles
  • 2012 – 71,603 miles
  • 2010 – 58,690 miles
  • 2009 – 45,508 miles
  • 2008 – 32,514 miles
  • 2007 – 18,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,985 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake just met limit. Adjustment required
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryUnderbody surface and general corrosion

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,985 miles (+5)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    181,985 miles
    Test number
    540670015808
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met limit. Adjustment required
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface and general corrosion

  2. Fail181,980 miles (+7,117)3 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,980 miles
    Test number
    788686918043
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,863 miles
    Test number
    746164058537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail174,863 miles (+17,017)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,863 miles
    Test number
    495890688739
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass157,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,846 miles
    Test number
    528390780826
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light does not work

  6. Fail157,846 miles (+5,952)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,846 miles
    Test number
    797621919632
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light does not work

  7. Pass151,894 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,894 miles
    Test number
    774827773961
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hair line crack in pipe y section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUpper stop light disconnected

  8. Fail151,893 miles (+11,227)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,893 miles
    Test number
    171754958764
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible Bolt missing (5.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in thread can see cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hairline crack in pipe work where splits to both rear exhaust boxes. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass140,666 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,666 miles
    Test number
    969831381132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail140,548 miles (+7,309)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,548 miles
    Test number
    534187379603
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass133,239 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,239 miles
    Test number
    840393265903
    • 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 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear has minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary locking device stiff in operation

  12. Fail133,239 miles (+4,093)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,239 miles
    Test number
    942525547645
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear has minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary locking device stiff in operation

  13. Pass129,146 miles (+6,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    129,146 miles
    Test number
    620654318649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TO MOT STANDARD ONLY (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass122,864 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,864 miles
    Test number
    488662400415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,836 miles (+8,092)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,836 miles
    Test number
    181882289827
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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))

  16. Pass114,744 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    114,744 miles
    Test number
    312944589492
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail114,658 miles (+8,767)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,658 miles
    Test number
    740229180458
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySome tarnishing of headlamp lenses

  18. Pass105,891 miles (+9,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,891 miles
    Test number
    153230991362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass96,037 miles (+15,192)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,037 miles
    Test number
    679850465114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,845 miles (+8,202)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,845 miles
    Test number
    517059394056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,643 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,643 miles
    Test number
    737509473085
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail72,643 miles (+1,040)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,643 miles
    Test number
    549259073079
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s headlamp mounting loose

  23. Pass71,603 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,603 miles
    Test number
    969996072012
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail71,603 miles (+12,913)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,603 miles
    Test number
    858276272023
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass58,690 miles (+13,182)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,690 miles
    Test number
    263971270296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,508 miles
    Test number
    254054749264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail45,508 miles (+12,994)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,508 miles
    Test number
    341324749445
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass32,514 miles (+13,614)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,514 miles
    Test number
    542178948231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,900 miles
    Test number
    854767427220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC54 RBF

Does LC54 RBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC54 RBF is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC54 RBF?
The MOT on LC54 RBF is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC54 RBF done?
LC54 RBF was recorded at 181,985 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 8,628 miles a year.
Has LC54 RBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC54 RBF has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LC54 RBF 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 LC54 RBF find?
LC54 RBF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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