Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc
LM54 AETMOT history
LM54 AET is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 88,012 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 88,012 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,473 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 AET
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 9 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 AET was last recorded at 88,012 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Mar 2024: 84,836 miles, lower than 848,118 miles on 20 Oct 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 88,012 miles · 31 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,473 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,012 miles
- 2025 – 86,349 miles
- 2024 – 84,836 miles
- 2023 – 848,118 miles
- 2022 – 79,078 miles
- 2021 – 78,335 miles
- 2020 – 76,086 miles
- 2019 – 72,646 miles
- 2018 – 63,301 miles
- 2017 – 61,684 miles
- 2016 – 58,327 miles
- 2015 – 54,628 miles
- 2014 – 52,043 miles
- 2013 – 48,696 miles
- 2012 – 45,255 miles
- 2011 – 41,985 miles
- 2010 – 38,410 miles
- 2009 – 34,492 miles
- 2008 – 27,511 miles
- 2007 – 24,131 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,012 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 9 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,012 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 88,012 miles
- Test number
- 441692983750
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail88,012 miles (+1,663)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,012 miles
- Test number
- 955754076581
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,349 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 86,349 miles
- Test number
- 639458334902
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail86,345 miles (+1,509)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,345 miles
- Test number
- 952530736329
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,836 miles (-763,282)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 84,836 miles
- Test number
- 943869997387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass848,118 miles (+763,300)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 848,118 miles
- Test number
- 376542243097
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail84,818 miles (+2,441)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,818 miles
- Test number
- 963368659742
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass82,377 miles (+16)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 82,377 miles
- Test number
- 408714680688
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail82,361 miles (+3,283)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,361 miles
- Test number
- 928660946264
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged & cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed in 3 x places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake reading low - overall efficiency acceptable
Pass79,078 miles (+743)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 79,078 miles
- Test number
- 153370539279
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass78,335 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 78,335 miles
- Test number
- 932604496966
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryLight surface corrosion yo underside of vehicle and some suspension components
Fail78,335 miles (+127)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,335 miles
- Test number
- 926084872459
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryLight surface corrosion yo underside of vehicle and some suspension components
Fail78,208 miles (+2,122)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,208 miles
- Test number
- 806112507534
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe corroded and hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass76,086 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 76,086 miles
- Test number
- 766788162775
- AdvisoryHeadlamps glazed
Fail76,086 miles (+3,440)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,086 miles
- Test number
- 604977361755
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps glazed
Pass72,646 miles (+9,345)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 72,646 miles
- Test number
- 259091898263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 63,301 miles
- Test number
- 253029472390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,301 miles (+1,617)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,301 miles
- Test number
- 967979369595
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass61,684 miles (+3,357)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 61,684 miles
- Test number
- 418522008813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,327 miles (+3,699)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 58,327 miles
- Test number
- 299419297293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,628 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 54,628 miles
- Test number
- 399279405473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,628 miles (+2,585)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,628 miles
- Test number
- 557659905292
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass52,043 miles (+3,347)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 52,043 miles
- Test number
- 375033904459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,696 miles (+3,441)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 48,696 miles
- Test number
- 987613603272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,255 miles (+3,270)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 45,255 miles
- Test number
- 795695802210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,985 miles (+3,575)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 41,985 miles
- Test number
- 275153091456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,410 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 38,410 miles
- Test number
- 324830600406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,394 miles (+3,902)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,394 miles
- Test number
- 253203590438
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass34,492 miles (+6,981)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 34,492 miles
- Test number
- 372992219468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,511 miles (+3,380)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 27,511 miles
- Test number
- 351070308418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,131 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 24,131 miles
- Test number
- 710303117346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 AET
- Does LM54 AET currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 AET is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 AET?
- The MOT on LM54 AET is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM54 AET done?
- LM54 AET was recorded at 88,012 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,473 miles a year.
- Has LM54 AET ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 AET has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM54 AET ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM54 AET find?
- LM54 AET passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.
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