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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LK54 EHFMOT history

LK54 EHF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,208 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 EHF
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
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 EHF was last recorded at 90,208 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,579 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
629 miles
Average per year
4,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,208 miles
  • 2024 – 89,579 miles
  • 2023 – 88,863 miles
  • 2022 – 87,342 miles
  • 2021 – 85,992 miles
  • 2020 – 83,992 miles
  • 2019 – 81,073 miles
  • 2018 – 77,376 miles
  • 2017 – 71,957 miles
  • 2016 – 64,250 miles
  • 2015 – 53,464 miles
  • 2014 – 42,068 miles
  • 2013 – 25,589 miles
  • 2011 – 21,412 miles
  • 2010 – 19,382 miles
  • 2009 – 15,293 miles
  • 2007 – 7,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,208 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryHand brake could do with adjusting

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.

  • Underside of vehicle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Corrosion on rear underside of vechicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,208 miles (+629)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,208 miles
    Test number
    897086347334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHand brake could do with adjusting

  2. Pass89,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,579 miles
    Test number
    185961494467
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  3. Fail89,579 miles (+716)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,579 miles
    Test number
    900122722669
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Pass88,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,863 miles
    Test number
    291041059595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,863 miles (+1,521)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,863 miles
    Test number
    717089480354
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass87,342 miles (+1,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,342 miles
    Test number
    387852729498
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  7. Pass85,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,992 miles
    Test number
    977169116775
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear underside of vechicle

  8. Fail85,992 miles (+2,000)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,992 miles
    Test number
    690255806407
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear underside of vechicle

  9. Pass83,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,992 miles
    Test number
    205388936936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,992 miles (+2,919)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,992 miles
    Test number
    145777809932
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,073 miles (+3,697)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,073 miles
    Test number
    216750716290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,376 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,376 miles
    Test number
    640329906621
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail77,376 miles (+5,419)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,376 miles
    Test number
    775998564509
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded

  14. Pass71,957 miles (+7,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,957 miles
    Test number
    943356885436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn near to tread markers

  15. Pass64,250 miles (+10,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,250 miles
    Test number
    123958405326
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass53,464 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,464 miles
    Test number
    332663489194
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail53,464 miles (+11,396)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,464 miles
    Test number
    231741183745
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass42,068 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,068 miles
    Test number
    136306094288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,015 miles (+3,793)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,015 miles
    Test number
    399504694481
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDrivers door handle sticky

  20. Pass38,222 miles (+622)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,222 miles
    Test number
    229811324136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres perishing inner sidewall

  21. Fail37,600 miles (+12,011)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,600 miles
    Test number
    149479104188
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres perishing inner sidewall

  22. Pass25,589 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,589 miles
    Test number
    967531523159
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake disks worn

  23. Fail25,589 miles (+4,177)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,589 miles
    Test number
    469940223197
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake disks worn

  24. Pass21,412 miles (+2,030)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,412 miles
    Test number
    796253731113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front tyres cracking and bald on inner edges

  25. Pass19,382 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,382 miles
    Test number
    531474120108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,293 miles (+7,349)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,293 miles
    Test number
    264244959058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    7,944 miles
    Test number
    192424257262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK54 EHF

Does LK54 EHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 EHF is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK54 EHF?
The MOT on LK54 EHF is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 EHF done?
LK54 EHF was recorded at 90,208 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,531 miles a year.
Has LK54 EHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 EHF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LK54 EHF 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 LK54 EHF find?
LK54 EHF passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, and 3 more.

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