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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,295 cc

LG54 DLVMOT history

LG54 DLV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 62,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
62,030 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG54 DLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG54 DLV was last recorded at 62,030 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,017 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
2,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,030 miles
  • 2025 – 60,105 miles
  • 2024 – 57,100 miles
  • 2023 – 52,976 miles
  • 2022 – 46,794 miles
  • 2021 – 40,358 miles
  • 2019 – 40,244 miles
  • 2018 – 40,137 miles
  • 2017 – 39,826 miles
  • 2016 – 37,931 miles
  • 2015 – 36,462 miles
  • 2014 – 34,227 miles
  • 2013 – 31,313 miles
  • 2012 – 28,386 miles
  • 2011 – 25,466 miles
  • 2010 – 23,704 miles
  • 2009 – 20,414 miles
  • 2008 – 17,806 miles
  • 2007 – 16,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,030 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer box cover corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Exhaust deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,030 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    62,030 miles
    Test number
    739321468579
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer box cover corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail62,017 miles (+1,912)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,017 miles
    Test number
    504948577821
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer box cover corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass60,105 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    60,105 miles
    Test number
    347136991104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail60,096 miles (+2,996)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,096 miles
    Test number
    356174351623
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass57,100 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,100 miles
    Test number
    342841788889
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail57,100 miles (+4,124)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,100 miles
    Test number
    880019623942
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass52,976 miles (+6,182)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,976 miles
    Test number
    981345066347
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective codensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass46,794 miles (+6,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    46,794 miles
    Test number
    704594121502
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass40,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    40,358 miles
    Test number
    332640907026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,358 miles (+114)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,358 miles
    Test number
    625978464106
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  11. Pass40,244 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,244 miles
    Test number
    824006545202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass40,137 miles (+311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,137 miles
    Test number
    505657238410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass39,826 miles (+1,895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,826 miles
    Test number
    749718565303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  14. Pass37,931 miles (+1,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,931 miles
    Test number
    259123953766
    • 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)
  15. Pass36,462 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,462 miles
    Test number
    498840345728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,227 miles (+2,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,227 miles
    Test number
    538857824297
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
  17. Pass31,313 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,313 miles
    Test number
    815342533200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,386 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,386 miles
    Test number
    396611042240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,466 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,466 miles
    Test number
    755514631265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,704 miles (+3,290)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,704 miles
    Test number
    140271930230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,414 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,414 miles
    Test number
    452516539293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,806 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,806 miles
    Test number
    963029138223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,095 miles
    Test number
    762121047219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail16,095 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,095 miles
    Test number
    320321547423
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LG54 DLV

Does LG54 DLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG54 DLV is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG54 DLV?
The MOT on LG54 DLV is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG54 DLV done?
LG54 DLV was recorded at 62,030 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,474 miles a year.
Has LG54 DLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG54 DLV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LG54 DLV 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 LG54 DLV find?
LG54 DLV passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front outer wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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