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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

LE54 DVEMOT history

LE54 DVE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 8 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LE54 DVE blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,541 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE54 DVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE54 DVE was last recorded at 92,541 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,541 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,541 miles
  • 2025 – 91,348 miles
  • 2023 – 88,213 miles
  • 2021 – 84,219 miles
  • 2020 – 78,491 miles
  • 2019 – 76,711 miles
  • 2017 – 73,315 miles
  • 2016 – 71,339 miles
  • 2015 – 68,827 miles
  • 2014 – 65,799 miles
  • 2013 – 61,508 miles
  • 2012 – 48,711 miles
  • 2011 – 33,892 miles
  • 2010 – 20,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,541 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth headlights have cloudy lenses/slightly weak patternsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryO/s front wing has area rusty/rough edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension components underneath have areas rusty/corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle has undertraysRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,541 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,541 miles
    Test number
    924615783485
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights have cloudy lenses/slightly weak patterns
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front wing has area rusty/rough edge
    • AdvisorySuspension components underneath have areas rusty/corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has undertrays

  2. Fail92,541 miles (+1,193)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,541 miles
    Test number
    616442059470
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights have cloudy lenses/slightly weak patterns
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front wing has area rusty/rough edge
    • AdvisorySuspension components underneath have areas rusty/corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has undertrays

  3. Pass91,348 miles (+3,135)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,348 miles
    Test number
    621605267737
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty/corroded in areas

  4. Pass88,213 miles (+1,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,213 miles
    Test number
    454591054650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass86,268 miles (+2,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,268 miles
    Test number
    471991536513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,219 miles (+2,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,219 miles
    Test number
    200541189323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,723 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,723 miles
    Test number
    348060458033
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail81,720 miles (+3,229)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,720 miles
    Test number
    387674837458
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass78,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,491 miles
    Test number
    475200260716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

  10. Fail78,491 miles (+1,780)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,491 miles
    Test number
    145922310838
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

  11. Pass76,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,711 miles
    Test number
    751493148923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,711 miles (+3,396)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,711 miles
    Test number
    729285077944
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass73,315 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,315 miles
    Test number
    327836769160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,308 miles (+1,969)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,308 miles
    Test number
    396659920663
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass71,339 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,339 miles
    Test number
    108253882582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,827 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,827 miles
    Test number
    279131815212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,799 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,799 miles
    Test number
    919767624292
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Fail65,798 miles (+4,290)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,798 miles
    Test number
    728566324281
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass61,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,508 miles
    Test number
    809556943232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,508 miles (+1,072)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,508 miles
    Test number
    956626643267
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass60,436 miles (+11,725)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,436 miles
    Test number
    198580993114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall split

  22. Pass48,711 miles (+14,819)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,711 miles
    Test number
    997389892103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,892 miles (+13,518)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,892 miles
    Test number
    978510191115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,374 miles
    Test number
    551853690172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE54 DVE

Does LE54 DVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE54 DVE is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE54 DVE?
The MOT on LE54 DVE is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE54 DVE done?
LE54 DVE was recorded at 92,541 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,597 miles a year.
Has LE54 DVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE54 DVE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE54 DVE 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 LE54 DVE find?
LE54 DVE passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: both headlights have cloudy lenses/slightly weak patterns; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; o/s front wing has area rusty/rough edge, and 2 more.

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