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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

LS54 CFMMOT history

LS54 CFM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 190,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2024
Mileage
190,570 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 CFM
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
27 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 CFM was last recorded at 190,570 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,476 miles · 13 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
6,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 190,570 miles
  • 2022 – 180,567 miles
  • 2020 – 171,432 miles
  • 2019 – 163,965 miles
  • 2018 – 158,741 miles
  • 2017 – 154,718 miles
  • 2016 – 152,009 miles
  • 2015 – 149,762 miles
  • 2014 – 139,745 miles
  • 2013 – 127,583 miles
  • 2012 – 117,271 miles
  • 2011 – 106,519 miles
  • 2009 – 94,684 miles
  • 2008 – 88,388 miles
  • 2007 – 82,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,570 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting broken but system secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,570 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    190,570 miles
    Test number
    994730172909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail190,476 miles (+9,909)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,476 miles
    Test number
    743155791659
    • DangerousNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded NS FRONT TO REAR ABOVE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass180,567 miles (+9,135)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    180,567 miles
    Test number
    716972334468
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass171,432 miles (+7,467)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    171,432 miles
    Test number
    715813944578
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  5. Pass163,965 miles (+276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,965 miles
    Test number
    675400655691
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sticker on dashboard possibly covering warning light, unable to remove.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail163,689 miles (+4,948)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,689 miles
    Test number
    483307699539
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,741 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    158,741 miles
    Test number
    559731800024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting broken but system secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting broken but system secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail158,741 miles (+4,023)1 failure12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,741 miles
    Test number
    637032825932
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre starting to split ever so slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting broken but system secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting broken but system secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass154,718 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    154,718 miles
    Test number
    809864219676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail154,711 miles (+2,702)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,711 miles
    Test number
    224699204839
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

  11. Pass152,009 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    152,009 miles
    Test number
    427406999299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,762 miles (+10,017)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    149,762 miles
    Test number
    839469965063
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Pass139,745 miles (+12,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    139,745 miles
    Test number
    127339564491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass127,583 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    127,583 miles
    Test number
    279716433086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/r tyre wall.

  15. Fail127,583 miles (+10,312)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,583 miles
    Test number
    125665033490
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/r tyre wall.

  16. Pass117,271 miles (+212)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    117,271 miles
    Test number
    197860922093
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth outer sill s covered

  17. Fail117,059 miles (+10,540)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,059 miles
    Test number
    348053112030
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth outer sills coverd

  18. Pass106,519 miles (+11,835)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    106,519 miles
    Test number
    648223511062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak engine/gear box

  19. Pass94,684 miles (+6,296)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    94,684 miles
    Test number
    473079609362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,388 miles (+5,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    88,388 miles
    Test number
    172626528346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass82,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    82,488 miles
    Test number
    134255397274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 CFM

Does LS54 CFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 CFM expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 CFM?
The MOT on LS54 CFM expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 CFM done?
LS54 CFM was recorded at 190,570 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 6,969 miles a year.
Has LS54 CFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 CFM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS54 CFM 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 CFM find?
LS54 CFM passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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