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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

LR54 LYAMOT history

LR54 LYA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 106,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
106,266 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LYA
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
11 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LYA was last recorded at 106,266 miles on 5 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,266 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,266 miles
  • 2025 – 99,233 miles
  • 2024 – 94,239 miles
  • 2023 – 93,837 miles
  • 2022 – 91,964 miles
  • 2021 – 89,503 miles
  • 2020 – 86,361 miles
  • 2019 – 85,432 miles
  • 2018 – 83,299 miles
  • 2017 – 80,597 miles
  • 2016 – 75,236 miles
  • 2015 – 71,061 miles
  • 2014 – 67,226 miles
  • 2013 – 65,219 miles
  • 2012 – 62,102 miles
  • 2011 – 53,938 miles
  • 2010 – 49,371 miles
  • 2009 – 36,678 miles
  • 2008 – 31,505 miles
  • 2007 – 28,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,266 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear shock corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    106,266 miles
    Test number
    478863279112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,266 miles (+7,033)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,266 miles
    Test number
    561943975173
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass99,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,233 miles
    Test number
    674849900250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail99,233 miles (+4,994)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,233 miles
    Test number
    317091341421
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass94,239 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,239 miles
    Test number
    423817392573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,837 miles (+1,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,837 miles
    Test number
    130195443727
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe slightly corroded

  7. Pass91,964 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,964 miles
    Test number
    627355630629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,503 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,503 miles
    Test number
    875467049725
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock corroded

  9. Fail89,501 miles (+3,140)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,501 miles
    Test number
    345249393286
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock corroded

  10. Pass86,361 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,361 miles
    Test number
    850277047064
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe`s (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail86,361 miles (+929)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,361 miles
    Test number
    551800631825
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe`s (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass85,432 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,432 miles
    Test number
    516349045997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,299 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,299 miles
    Test number
    381581309437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,295 miles (+2,698)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,295 miles
    Test number
    112680836469
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass80,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,597 miles
    Test number
    527344044144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall small cut no cord showing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail80,597 miles (+5,361)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,597 miles
    Test number
    769206982821
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall small cut no cord showing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass75,236 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,236 miles
    Test number
    260277682035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,061 miles
    Test number
    539312765027
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail71,061 miles (+3,835)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,061 miles
    Test number
    928472565006
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass67,226 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    398453884006
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail67,222 miles (+2,003)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,222 miles
    Test number
    547690484067
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass65,219 miles (+3,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,219 miles
    Test number
    747655483089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass62,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,102 miles
    Test number
    459673572129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,100 miles (+8,162)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,100 miles
    Test number
    209343872150
    • DangerousOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass53,938 miles (+4,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,938 miles
    Test number
    649019851133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass49,371 miles (+12,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,371 miles
    Test number
    164762270100
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass36,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,678 miles
    Test number
    140089889182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,678 miles (+5,173)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,678 miles
    Test number
    503784689178
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass31,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,505 miles
    Test number
    243595958222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail31,505 miles (+3,270)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,505 miles
    Test number
    742632258210
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass28,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,235 miles
    Test number
    860798107293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 LYA

Does LR54 LYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 LYA is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LYA?
The MOT on LR54 LYA is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 LYA done?
LR54 LYA was recorded at 106,266 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,156 miles a year.
Has LR54 LYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LYA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR54 LYA 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 LR54 LYA find?
LR54 LYA passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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