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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

LG54 DLUMOT history

LG54 DLU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2024
Mileage
116,321 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG54 DLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG54 DLU was last recorded at 116,321 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 3,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2010: 34,740 miles, lower than 46,462 miles on 20 Jan 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,093 miles · 2 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,228 miles
Average per year
5,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,321 miles
  • 2022 – 113,093 miles
  • 2021 – 109,480 miles
  • 2019 – 108,257 miles
  • 2018 – 105,801 miles
  • 2017 – 104,804 miles
  • 2016 – 101,572 miles
  • 2015 – 91,506 miles
  • 2014 – 89,099 miles
  • 2013 – 81,051 miles
  • 2011 – 65,687 miles
  • 2010 – 34,740 miles
  • 2009 – 46,462 miles
  • 2007 – 32,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,321 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,321 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,321 miles
    Test number
    176437010416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,093 miles (+3,613)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,093 miles
    Test number
    701575928060
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass109,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,480 miles
    Test number
    717802820760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,480 miles (+1,223)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,480 miles
    Test number
    866685552489
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass108,257 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,257 miles
    Test number
    990650486452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,801 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,801 miles
    Test number
    329793407237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,804 miles (+255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,804 miles
    Test number
    723612339095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Fail104,549 miles (+2,977)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,549 miles
    Test number
    596516343727
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass101,572 miles (+10,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,572 miles
    Test number
    161918492852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass91,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,506 miles
    Test number
    966968465120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail91,605 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,605 miles
    Test number
    128598565106
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass91,605 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,605 miles
    Test number
    266728365445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,099 miles (+8,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,099 miles
    Test number
    247008154146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass81,051 miles (+15,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,051 miles
    Test number
    929800883081
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass65,687 miles (+30,947)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,687 miles
    Test number
    778563981057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped

  16. Pass34,740 miles (-11,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,740 miles
    Test number
    162937140461
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass46,462 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,462 miles
    Test number
    941470229062
    • 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. Fail46,448 miles (+13,607)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,448 miles
    Test number
    804099419006
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  19. Pass32,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,841 miles
    Test number
    454095507454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail32,840 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,840 miles
    Test number
    160835507311
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNear/side/rear tyre inner and outter wall slightly damage

Questions about LG54 DLU

Does LG54 DLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG54 DLU expired on 7 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG54 DLU?
The MOT on LG54 DLU expired on 7 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG54 DLU done?
LG54 DLU was recorded at 116,321 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 5,270 miles a year.
Has LG54 DLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG54 DLU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LG54 DLU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG54 DLU find?
LG54 DLU passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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