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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LK54 LREMOT history

LK54 LRE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,844 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 LRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 LRE was last recorded at 94,844 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,840 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,844 miles
  • 2024 – 94,280 miles
  • 2023 – 93,448 miles
  • 2022 – 92,052 miles
  • 2021 – 90,962 miles
  • 2020 – 89,426 miles
  • 2019 – 87,367 miles
  • 2018 – 82,746 miles
  • 2017 – 80,495 miles
  • 2016 – 75,570 miles
  • 2015 – 64,779 miles
  • 2014 – 58,398 miles
  • 2013 – 51,688 miles
  • 2012 – 45,629 miles
  • 2010 – 37,502 miles
  • 2009 – 29,058 miles
  • 2008 – 24,602 miles
  • 2007 – 19,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,844 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (forwards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,844 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,844 miles
    Test number
    810631495982
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (forwards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,840 miles (+560)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,840 miles
    Test number
    553247032577
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (forwards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,280 miles (+832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,280 miles
    Test number
    567450059056
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass93,448 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,448 miles
    Test number
    776829088540
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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))

  5. Fail93,447 miles (+1,395)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,447 miles
    Test number
    698221812579
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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))

  6. Pass92,052 miles (+1,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,052 miles
    Test number
    491649011298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,962 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,962 miles
    Test number
    169787862693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail90,962 miles (+1,536)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,962 miles
    Test number
    822810679889
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 places on sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass89,426 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,426 miles
    Test number
    391975141073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail89,425 miles (+2,058)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,425 miles
    Test number
    846554770455
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass87,367 miles (+4,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,367 miles
    Test number
    123293647270
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass82,746 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,746 miles
    Test number
    241118298642
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail82,696 miles (+2,201)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,696 miles
    Test number
    169257140090
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass80,495 miles (+4,925)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,495 miles
    Test number
    263803765631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,570 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,570 miles
    Test number
    380099750546
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanging brackets corroded but exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail75,554 miles (+10,775)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,554 miles
    Test number
    355826892752
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanging brackets corroded but exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass64,779 miles (+54)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,779 miles
    Test number
    235572335195
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail64,725 miles (+6,327)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,725 miles
    Test number
    865047725176
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass58,398 miles (+6,710)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,398 miles
    Test number
    379430824130
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass51,688 miles (+6,059)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,688 miles
    Test number
    759925013197
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass45,629 miles (+8,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,629 miles
    Test number
    708513302108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,502 miles (+8,444)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,502 miles
    Test number
    381586730339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,058 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,058 miles
    Test number
    312018789436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,602 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,602 miles
    Test number
    142671508312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,779 miles
    Test number
    721598197227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK54 LRE

Does LK54 LRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 LRE is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK54 LRE?
The MOT on LK54 LRE is valid until 12 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 LRE done?
LK54 LRE was recorded at 94,844 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,158 miles a year.
Has LK54 LRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 LRE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LK54 LRE 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 LRE find?
LK54 LRE passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts; exhaust mounting defective; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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