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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

LS54 CDYMOT history

LS54 CDY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,664 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 CDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 CDY was last recorded at 139,664 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,664 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,664 miles
  • 2025 – 136,068 miles
  • 2024 – 131,745 miles
  • 2023 – 128,510 miles
  • 2022 – 125,925 miles
  • 2021 – 124,365 miles
  • 2020 – 122,747 miles
  • 2019 – 121,815 miles
  • 2018 – 119,178 miles
  • 2017 – 117,493 miles
  • 2016 – 113,867 miles
  • 2015 – 101,636 miles
  • 2014 – 92,136 miles
  • 2013 – 82,103 miles
  • 2012 – 72,055 miles
  • 2010 – 56,990 miles
  • 2009 – 48,478 miles
  • 2008 – 38,751 miles
  • 2007 – 29,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,664 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,664 miles
    Test number
    343524081372
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail139,664 miles (+3,596)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,664 miles
    Test number
    106118384567
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass136,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,068 miles
    Test number
    781653033903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail136,068 miles (+4,323)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,068 miles
    Test number
    986972091577
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass131,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,745 miles
    Test number
    704080320367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,745 miles (+3,235)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,745 miles
    Test number
    595738893553
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass128,510 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,510 miles
    Test number
    432546728892
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail128,505 miles (+2,580)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,505 miles
    Test number
    950818040593
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass125,925 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,925 miles
    Test number
    269430330332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,365 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,365 miles
    Test number
    904416642541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,747 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,747 miles
    Test number
    811021190474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,815 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,815 miles
    Test number
    688718855570
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass119,178 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,178 miles
    Test number
    388385954216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,493 miles (+3,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,493 miles
    Test number
    492802024452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge

  15. Pass113,867 miles (+12,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,867 miles
    Test number
    535412485498
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses perishing

  16. Pass101,636 miles (+9,500)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,636 miles
    Test number
    521823670318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,136 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,136 miles
    Test number
    959865574200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,070 miles (+9,967)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,070 miles
    Test number
    346503474424
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass82,103 miles (+10,048)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,103 miles
    Test number
    276889543194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,055 miles
    Test number
    517443122113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail72,055 miles (+15,065)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,055 miles
    Test number
    109463522105
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass56,990 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,990 miles
    Test number
    923393510373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,813 miles (+8,335)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,813 miles
    Test number
    370059700377
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass48,478 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,478 miles
    Test number
    331184399498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,469 miles (+9,718)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,469 miles
    Test number
    551163499281
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass38,751 miles (+9,691)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,751 miles
    Test number
    451175318371
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  27. Pass29,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,060 miles
    Test number
    492451217487
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS54 CDY

Does LS54 CDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 CDY is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 CDY?
The MOT on LS54 CDY is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 CDY done?
LS54 CDY was recorded at 139,664 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,853 miles a year.
Has LS54 CDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 CDY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 CDY 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 LS54 CDY find?
LS54 CDY passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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