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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LK54 LWAMOT history

LK54 LWA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,437 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 LWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 LWA was last recorded at 116,437 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,544 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
893 miles
Average per year
4,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,437 miles
  • 2024 – 115,544 miles
  • 2023 – 114,201 miles
  • 2022 – 113,107 miles
  • 2021 – 111,805 miles
  • 2020 – 110,090 miles
  • 2019 – 96,727 miles
  • 2018 – 82,660 miles
  • 2017 – 78,085 miles
  • 2015 – 74,447 miles
  • 2014 – 69,819 miles
  • 2013 – 65,021 miles
  • 2012 – 61,271 miles
  • 2011 – 57,948 miles
  • 2010 – 52,569 miles
  • 2009 – 48,562 miles
  • 2008 – 42,701 miles
  • 2007 – 37,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,437 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,437 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,437 miles
    Test number
    202555864508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,437 miles (+893)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,437 miles
    Test number
    445470305334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,544 miles (+1,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,544 miles
    Test number
    772271288309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,201 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,201 miles
    Test number
    104710543272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail114,201 miles (+1,094)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,201 miles
    Test number
    516663926747
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,107 miles (+1,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,107 miles
    Test number
    240897311597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,805 miles (+1,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,805 miles
    Test number
    244103431413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,090 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,090 miles
    Test number
    568910596601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,779 miles
    Test number
    819673805287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,779 miles (+85)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,779 miles
    Test number
    951147215645
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail109,694 miles (+12,967)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,694 miles
    Test number
    199010700672
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass96,727 miles (+14,067)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,727 miles
    Test number
    586889405153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  13. Pass82,660 miles (+162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,660 miles
    Test number
    113418854629
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass82,498 miles (+4,413)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,498 miles
    Test number
    258738401268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge +tyre perished between tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass78,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,085 miles
    Test number
    131734201118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail78,085 miles (+3,638)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,085 miles
    Test number
    402297550523
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass74,447 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,447 miles
    Test number
    865475955398
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail74,447 miles (+4,628)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,447 miles
    Test number
    961483872712
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass69,819 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,819 miles
    Test number
    455087354436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside & Offside front tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Fail69,819 miles (+4,798)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,819 miles
    Test number
    206797654350
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside & Offside front tyres worn on inner edges

  21. Pass65,021 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,021 miles
    Test number
    786901253335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail65,021 miles (+3,750)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,021 miles
    Test number
    767010153316
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureCoil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass61,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,271 miles
    Test number
    797875252394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,271 miles (+3,323)4 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,271 miles
    Test number
    415773952410
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass57,948 miles (+5,379)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,948 miles
    Test number
    829513741376
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on the inner edges
    • NoteUnder body covers fitted limiting checks

  26. Pass52,569 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,569 miles
    Test number
    132123440334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,562 miles (+5,861)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,562 miles
    Test number
    820835239347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,701 miles (+5,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,701 miles
    Test number
    342040138360
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass37,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,303 miles
    Test number
    420837747334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LK54 LWA

Does LK54 LWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 LWA is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK54 LWA?
The MOT on LK54 LWA is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 LWA done?
LK54 LWA was recorded at 116,437 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 4,395 miles a year.
Has LK54 LWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 LWA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LK54 LWA 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 LWA find?
LK54 LWA passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 2 more.

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