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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

LR54 VUEMOT history

LR54 VUE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 8 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,357 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 VUE
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
8 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 VUE was last recorded at 122,357 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 7,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,119 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,238 miles
Average per year
5,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,357 miles
  • 2024 – 115,119 miles
  • 2023 – 108,276 miles
  • 2022 – 103,727 miles
  • 2021 – 96,844 miles
  • 2020 – 92,248 miles
  • 2019 – 84,798 miles
  • 2018 – 80,098 miles
  • 2017 – 74,050 miles
  • 2015 – 67,515 miles
  • 2014 – 62,550 miles
  • 2013 – 59,160 miles
  • 2012 – 53,094 miles
  • 2010 – 44,068 miles
  • 2009 – 35,094 miles
  • 2008 – 26,712 miles
  • 2007 – 14,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,357 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,357 miles (+7,238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,357 miles
    Test number
    999609197746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass115,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,119 miles
    Test number
    469473469983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,118 miles (+6,842)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,118 miles
    Test number
    592730044138
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass108,276 miles (+4,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,276 miles
    Test number
    633992783970
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,727 miles
    Test number
    907497053347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,727 miles (+6,883)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,727 miles
    Test number
    397704515047
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,844 miles
    Test number
    108345239465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail96,842 miles (+4,594)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,842 miles
    Test number
    720569046148
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass92,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,248 miles
    Test number
    312942395806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,246 miles (+7,448)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,246 miles
    Test number
    923193607950
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass84,798 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,798 miles
    Test number
    500539044943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,098 miles
    Test number
    909860959706
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail80,094 miles (+6,044)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,094 miles
    Test number
    609878665351
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass74,050 miles (+6,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,050 miles
    Test number
    662587042776
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass67,515 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,515 miles
    Test number
    295343623719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,550 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,550 miles
    Test number
    787831154332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,160 miles (+6,066)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,160 miles
    Test number
    156509913399
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inneredge

  18. Pass53,094 miles (+9,026)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,094 miles
    Test number
    435058872240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass44,068 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,068 miles
    Test number
    543020250351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,060 miles (+8,966)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,060 miles
    Test number
    730919440304
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  21. Pass35,094 miles (+8,382)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,094 miles
    Test number
    313326599496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,712 miles
    Test number
    330828608356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,697 miles (+12,289)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,697 miles
    Test number
    900568408330
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass14,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,408 miles
    Test number
    293506407369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 VUE

Does LR54 VUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 VUE is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR54 VUE?
The MOT on LR54 VUE is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 VUE done?
LR54 VUE was recorded at 122,357 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,993 miles a year.
Has LR54 VUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 VUE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 VUE 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 VUE find?
LR54 VUE passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 245/40r17; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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