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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

LM54 ABVMOT history

LM54 ABV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 48,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LM54 ABV silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
48,159 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ABV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ABV was last recorded at 48,159 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,157 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,159 miles
  • 2025 – 46,602 miles
  • 2024 – 45,439 miles
  • 2023 – 43,644 miles
  • 2022 – 40,985 miles
  • 2021 – 37,832 miles
  • 2020 – 35,716 miles
  • 2019 – 32,518 miles
  • 2018 – 31,673 miles
  • 2017 – 30,751 miles
  • 2016 – 29,159 miles
  • 2015 – 28,149 miles
  • 2014 – 25,740 miles
  • 2011 – 24,450 miles
  • 2010 – 14,614 miles
  • 2009 – 8,999 miles
  • 2008 – 8,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,159 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CENTRAL CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,159 miles (+2)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    48,159 miles
    Test number
    713867470151
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CENTRAL CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail48,157 miles (+1,555)2 dangerous3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,157 miles
    Test number
    899465423282
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE VALVE STEM PERISHING/CRACKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CENTRAL CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass46,602 miles (+1,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,602 miles
    Test number
    691912357173
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  4. Pass45,439 miles (+1,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,439 miles
    Test number
    203409497929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass43,644 miles (+2,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,644 miles
    Test number
    806592356549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass40,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    40,985 miles
    Test number
    907628738718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,983 miles (+3,151)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,983 miles
    Test number
    292774636765
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass37,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    37,832 miles
    Test number
    644000735445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,832 miles (+2,116)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,832 miles
    Test number
    959447017040
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass35,716 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,716 miles
    Test number
    395252392312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,518 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,518 miles
    Test number
    842685271739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,673 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    31,673 miles
    Test number
    530952222039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,751 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,751 miles
    Test number
    703363257486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,159 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,159 miles
    Test number
    393125935958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,149 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,149 miles
    Test number
    875775975145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,740 miles (+1,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,740 miles
    Test number
    198773064104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass24,450 miles (+9,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,450 miles
    Test number
    277193421499
    • 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)

  18. Pass14,614 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    14,614 miles
    Test number
    860089740082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,999 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    8,999 miles
    Test number
    581397549043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    8,692 miles
    Test number
    461915018041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 ABV

Does LM54 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 ABV is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ABV?
The MOT on LM54 ABV is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 ABV done?
LM54 ABV was recorded at 48,159 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 2,105 miles a year.
Has LM54 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ABV has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 ABV 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 LM54 ABV find?
LM54 ABV passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.

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