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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LM54 GUHMOT history

LM54 GUH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
135,432 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 GUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 GUH was last recorded at 135,432 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,382 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
5,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,432 miles
  • 2025 – 132,402 miles
  • 2024 – 131,922 miles
  • 2023 – 131,472 miles
  • 2022 – 131,235 miles
  • 2021 – 131,102 miles
  • 2020 – 130,434 miles
  • 2019 – 129,323 miles
  • 2018 – 127,971 miles
  • 2017 – 126,441 miles
  • 2016 – 124,500 miles
  • 2015 – 116,693 miles
  • 2014 – 104,395 miles
  • 2013 – 91,871 miles
  • 2012 – 78,629 miles
  • 2011 – 66,510 miles
  • 2010 – 56,219 miles
  • 2009 – 44,513 miles
  • 2008 – 36,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,432 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,432 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    135,432 miles
    Test number
    512427849769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail135,382 miles (+2,980)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,382 miles
    Test number
    150708382903
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,402 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,402 miles
    Test number
    423021538013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,402 miles (+480)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,402 miles
    Test number
    112556756905
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,922 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,922 miles
    Test number
    149512642147
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail131,922 miles (+450)1 dangerous2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,922 miles
    Test number
    896085637068
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass131,472 miles (+237)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,472 miles
    Test number
    839346533936
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,235 miles (+133)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,235 miles
    Test number
    915317721594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass131,102 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,102 miles
    Test number
    925424986216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring appears to be fitted the wrong way
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail131,100 miles (+666)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,100 miles
    Test number
    169141151014
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring appears to be fitted the wrong way
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass130,434 miles (+1,111)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,434 miles
    Test number
    184823820006
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass129,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,323 miles
    Test number
    330905263816
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail129,323 miles (+1,352)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,323 miles
    Test number
    961994478382
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass127,971 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,971 miles
    Test number
    634522327637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,441 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,441 miles
    Test number
    808210419539
    • AdvisoryCentral fuel pipe under car on fuel tank slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail126,435 miles (+1,935)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,435 miles
    Test number
    669254231848
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes together (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe next to fuel pipe excessively corroded, all the way (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis excessively corroded next to mounting (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral fuel pipe under car on fuel tank slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass124,500 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,500 miles
    Test number
    472520509628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,693 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    116,693 miles
    Test number
    144904338060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rack arm slight play.

  19. Fail116,668 miles (+12,273)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,668 miles
    Test number
    614446213177
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rack arm slight play.

  20. Pass104,395 miles (+12,524)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,395 miles
    Test number
    448629644278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,871 miles (+13,242)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,871 miles
    Test number
    985637153238
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f rack arm.

  22. Pass78,629 miles (+12,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,629 miles
    Test number
    378779852439
    • 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)

  23. Pass66,510 miles (+10,291)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,510 miles
    Test number
    236713151230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,219 miles (+11,706)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    372440260459
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge and slightly mishaped

  25. Pass44,513 miles (+8,275)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,513 miles
    Test number
    333749989038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,238 miles
    Test number
    131368888060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,238 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,238 miles
    Test number
    622288688000
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LM54 GUH

Does LM54 GUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 GUH is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 GUH?
The MOT on LM54 GUH is valid until 31 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 GUH done?
LM54 GUH was recorded at 135,432 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 5,347 miles a year.
Has LM54 GUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 GUH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 GUH 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 GUH find?
LM54 GUH passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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