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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LS54 CJFMOT history

LS54 CJF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
90,131 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 CJF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 CJF was last recorded at 90,131 miles on 15 May 2026, 895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,236 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
895 miles
Average per year
3,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,131 miles
  • 2025 – 89,236 miles
  • 2024 – 88,350 miles
  • 2023 – 87,712 miles
  • 2022 – 87,013 miles
  • 2021 – 85,965 miles
  • 2019 – 76,511 miles
  • 2017 – 70,010 miles
  • 2015 – 58,658 miles
  • 2014 – 52,484 miles
  • 2013 – 49,477 miles
  • 2012 – 47,296 miles
  • 2011 – 43,109 miles
  • 2010 – 39,803 miles
  • 2009 – 36,860 miles
  • 2008 – 30,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,131 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays installed preventing full underside inspection

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,131 miles (+895)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    90,131 miles
    Test number
    260345762537
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays installed preventing full underside inspection

  2. Pass89,236 miles (+886)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,236 miles
    Test number
    132282110565
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

  3. Pass88,350 miles (+638)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,350 miles
    Test number
    722704196842
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

  4. Pass87,712 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,712 miles
    Test number
    477791574609
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

  5. Fail87,695 miles (+682)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,695 miles
    Test number
    291020220390
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,013 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,013 miles
    Test number
    664919679966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,965 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,965 miles
    Test number
    852290334963
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Fail85,912 miles (+9,401)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,912 miles
    Test number
    470211465358
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass76,511 miles (+45)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,511 miles
    Test number
    248753843514
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail76,466 miles (+6,456)2 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,466 miles
    Test number
    400871444347
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass70,010 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,010 miles
    Test number
    473477551252
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail70,009 miles (+5,336)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    866385294559
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass64,673 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,673 miles
    Test number
    109724177282
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail64,671 miles (+6,013)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    503753859261
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass58,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,658 miles
    Test number
    662884337256
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has a slight blow of exhaust gasses

  16. Fail58,658 miles (+6,174)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,658 miles
    Test number
    437694185997
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has a slight blow of exhaust gasses

  17. Pass52,484 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,484 miles
    Test number
    609192434257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,477 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,477 miles
    Test number
    385245773211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,296 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,296 miles
    Test number
    609693462399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,109 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,109 miles
    Test number
    327821941362
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail43,109 miles (+3,306)3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,109 miles
    Test number
    545971741384
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass39,803 miles (+2,943)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,803 miles
    Test number
    380447450377
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteESP unavailable warning on dash.
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass36,860 miles (+5,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,860 miles
    Test number
    843539649340
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass30,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,923 miles
    Test number
    143258358359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 CJF

Does LS54 CJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 CJF is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 CJF?
The MOT on LS54 CJF is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 CJF done?
LS54 CJF was recorded at 90,131 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,405 miles a year.
Has LS54 CJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 CJF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LS54 CJF 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 CJF find?
LS54 CJF passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides, and 3 more.

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