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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LS54 CEXMOT history

LS54 CEX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,146 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 CEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 CEX was last recorded at 72,146 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,130 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,146 miles
  • 2025 – 67,852 miles
  • 2024 – 63,732 miles
  • 2023 – 60,638 miles
  • 2022 – 60,073 miles
  • 2021 – 60,017 miles
  • 2020 – 59,910 miles
  • 2019 – 57,533 miles
  • 2018 – 54,514 miles
  • 2017 – 50,535 miles
  • 2016 – 45,523 miles
  • 2015 – 40,782 miles
  • 2014 – 36,146 miles
  • 2013 – 32,048 miles
  • 2012 – 26,706 miles
  • 2011 – 24,020 miles
  • 2009 – 21,217 miles
  • 2008 – 17,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,146 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,146 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,146 miles
    Test number
    336893363639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail72,130 miles (+4,278)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,130 miles
    Test number
    752719864290
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass67,852 miles (+4,120)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    67,852 miles
    Test number
    865785610077
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass63,732 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    149630208050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail63,712 miles (+3,074)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,712 miles
    Test number
    217100587519
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    60,638 miles
    Test number
    498250254274
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail60,638 miles (+565)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,638 miles
    Test number
    738917423741
    • DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass60,073 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,073 miles
    Test number
    869939732891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,069 miles (+52)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,069 miles
    Test number
    322642043130
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass60,017 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,017 miles
    Test number
    768719764179
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail60,017 miles (+107)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,017 miles
    Test number
    807220036497
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass59,910 miles (+2,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    59,910 miles
    Test number
    152342937329
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass57,533 miles (+3,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    57,533 miles
    Test number
    842964256635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass54,514 miles (+3,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,514 miles
    Test number
    841028525728
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

  15. Pass50,535 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,535 miles
    Test number
    872919297912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,523 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,523 miles
    Test number
    362273120527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,782 miles (+4,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,782 miles
    Test number
    377263805102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass36,146 miles (+4,098)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,146 miles
    Test number
    947580004144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass32,048 miles (+5,342)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,048 miles
    Test number
    869000883080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,706 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,706 miles
    Test number
    189191452479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,020 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,020 miles
    Test number
    498333461090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,217 miles (+3,745)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,217 miles
    Test number
    261370119389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,472 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    17,472 miles
    Test number
    970770098216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,138 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,138 miles
    Test number
    160918788262
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Questions about LS54 CEX

Does LS54 CEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 CEX is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 CEX?
The MOT on LS54 CEX is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 CEX done?
LS54 CEX was recorded at 72,146 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 3,113 miles a year.
Has LS54 CEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 CEX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 CEX 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 CEX find?
LS54 CEX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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