Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
LM54 DYVMOT history
LM54 DYV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,616 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 125,616 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,632 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 DYV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 13 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 DYV was last recorded at 125,616 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,559 miles · 20 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 57 miles
- Average per year
- 5,632 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,616 miles
- 2025 – 125,559 miles
- 2024 – 122,623 miles
- 2023 – 119,241 miles
- 2022 – 116,849 miles
- 2021 – 114,908 miles
- 2020 – 112,125 miles
- 2019 – 108,788 miles
- 2018 – 105,705 miles
- 2017 – 104,772 miles
- 2016 – 103,654 miles
- 2015 – 100,711 miles
- 2014 – 97,891 miles
- 2013 – 95,625 miles
- 2012 – 90,846 miles
- 2011 – 84,363 miles
- 2010 – 66,058 miles
- 2009 – 44,385 miles
- 2008 – 23,779 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,616 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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, 2010–2018
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear exhaust hanger corroded off(exhaust secure)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 18 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,616 miles (+57)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 125,616 miles
- Test number
- 183842237781
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,559 miles (+2,936)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 125,559 miles
- Test number
- 132282101518
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass122,623 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 122,623 miles
- Test number
- 592954967231
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail122,618 miles (+3,377)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,618 miles
- Test number
- 890237836053
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,241 miles (+16)4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 119,241 miles
- Test number
- 684553577123
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust hanger corroded off(exhaust secure)
Fail119,225 miles (+2,376)2 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,225 miles
- Test number
- 701318695644
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust hanger corroded off(exhaust secure)
Pass116,849 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 116,849 miles
- Test number
- 629422596047
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryMil light on
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded off
Fail116,844 miles (+1,936)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,844 miles
- Test number
- 442161886309
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryMil light on
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded off
Pass114,908 miles (+2,783)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 114,908 miles
- Test number
- 558140532492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,125 miles (+3,337)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 112,125 miles
- Test number
- 151036906771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,788 miles (+3,083)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 108,788 miles
- Test number
- 210561041231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,705 miles (+933)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 105,705 miles
- Test number
- 480191331222
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,772 miles (+1,118)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 104,772 miles
- Test number
- 289128805207
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded
Pass103,654 miles (+2,943)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 103,654 miles
- Test number
- 588875201260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,711 miles (+2,820)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 100,711 miles
- Test number
- 588027985057
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass97,891 miles (+2,266)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 97,891 miles
- Test number
- 699903294067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear tyre starting to crack/perish
Pass95,625 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 95,625 miles
- Test number
- 559731903127
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail95,618 miles (+4,772)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,618 miles
- Test number
- 737829893028
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,846 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 90,846 miles
- Test number
- 937189462052
- NoteSlight handbrake travel
- NoteSlight surface corrosion of some brakepipes
- NoteWarning light lit on dashboard
Fail90,846 miles (+6,483)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,846 miles
- Test number
- 649969162055
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteSlight handbrake travel
- NoteSlight surface corrosion of some brakepipes
- NoteWarning light lit on dashboard
Pass84,363 miles (+709)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 84,363 miles
- Test number
- 929979751019
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSRS light on
- NoteTrims and trays covering testable items
Fail83,654 miles (+17,596)2 dangerous4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,654 miles
- Test number
- 858371541042
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteSRS light on
- NoteTrims and trays covering testable items
Pass66,058 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 66,058 miles
- Test number
- 223074930042
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail66,058 miles (+21,673)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,058 miles
- Test number
- 663244830040
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass44,385 miles (+20,606)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 44,385 miles
- Test number
- 274594039045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 23,779 miles
- Test number
- 371188518024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 DYV
- Does LM54 DYV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 DYV is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 DYV?
- The MOT on LM54 DYV 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 LM54 DYV done?
- LM54 DYV was recorded at 125,616 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 5,632 miles a year.
- Has LM54 DYV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 DYV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM54 DYV 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 DYV find?
- LM54 DYV passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: central lower oil leak, but not excessive gear box; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.
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