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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

LK54 POFMOT history

LK54 POF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 7 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LK54 POF black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
139,855 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 POF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 POF was last recorded at 139,855 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 6,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,382 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,473 miles
Average per year
6,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,855 miles
  • 2025 – 133,382 miles
  • 2024 – 125,040 miles
  • 2023 – 115,968 miles
  • 2022 – 109,505 miles
  • 2021 – 107,919 miles
  • 2020 – 105,690 miles
  • 2019 – 100,749 miles
  • 2018 – 95,605 miles
  • 2017 – 86,185 miles
  • 2016 – 77,119 miles
  • 2015 – 69,023 miles
  • 2014 – 60,133 miles
  • 2013 – 52,317 miles
  • 2012 – 43,414 miles
  • 2010 – 28,857 miles
  • 2009 – 22,582 miles
  • 2008 – 20,729 miles
  • 2007 – 15,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,855 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play AIR SUSPENSION

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,855 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    139,855 miles
    Test number
    538090694860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,382 miles (+8,342)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,382 miles
    Test number
    775693105294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,040 miles (+9,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,040 miles
    Test number
    735838741400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass115,968 miles (+6,463)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,968 miles
    Test number
    283887157975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,505 miles (+1,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,505 miles
    Test number
    459940841660
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass107,919 miles (+2,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,919 miles
    Test number
    914584214383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play AIR SUSPENSION (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass105,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,690 miles
    Test number
    886016252424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,690 miles (+4,941)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,690 miles
    Test number
    502730200249
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass100,749 miles (+5,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,749 miles
    Test number
    827521477946
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play air suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass95,605 miles (+273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,605 miles
    Test number
    849986343945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail95,332 miles (+9,147)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,332 miles
    Test number
    364477752627
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass86,185 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,185 miles
    Test number
    857784237973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear prop coupling is splitting
  13. Fail86,175 miles (+9,056)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,175 miles
    Test number
    498925536043
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear prop coupling is splitting
  14. Pass77,119 miles (+158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,119 miles
    Test number
    687991638447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber coupling starting to crack
  15. Fail76,961 miles (+7,938)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,961 miles
    Test number
    895421859890
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (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)
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber coupling starting to crack
  16. Pass69,023 miles (+8,890)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,023 miles
    Test number
    826559765096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  17. Pass60,133 miles (+7,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,133 miles
    Test number
    147594164001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  18. Pass52,317 miles (+8,903)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,317 miles
    Test number
    107005083462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,414 miles (+14,557)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,414 miles
    Test number
    466292272073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,857 miles (+6,275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,857 miles
    Test number
    691930450270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass22,582 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,582 miles
    Test number
    371029289429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,729 miles (+4,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,729 miles
    Test number
    750616198269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass15,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,915 miles
    Test number
    331392067297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK54 POF

Does LK54 POF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 POF is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK54 POF?
The MOT on LK54 POF is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 POF done?
LK54 POF was recorded at 139,855 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 6,752 miles a year.
Has LK54 POF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 POF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LK54 POF 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 POF find?
LK54 POF passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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