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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LS54 KBFMOT history

LS54 KBF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 3 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
106,155 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 KBF
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
3 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 KBF was last recorded at 106,155 miles on 19 May 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,154 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,155 miles
  • 2024 – 106,154 miles
  • 2021 – 106,136 miles
  • 2020 – 92,158 miles
  • 2019 – 85,341 miles
  • 2018 – 84,234 miles
  • 2017 – 82,810 miles
  • 2016 – 81,256 miles
  • 2015 – 73,607 miles
  • 2014 – 72,988 miles
  • 2013 – 71,705 miles
  • 2012 – 65,997 miles
  • 2011 – 57,597 miles
  • 2010 – 51,359 miles
  • 2009 – 40,839 miles
  • 2008 – 30,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,155 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,155 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,155 miles
    Test number
    825097004261
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass106,154 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,154 miles
    Test number
    753387608252
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass106,136 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,136 miles
    Test number
    551535037550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail106,136 miles (+13,978)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,136 miles
    Test number
    959120698577
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass92,158 miles (+6,817)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,158 miles
    Test number
    692274365558
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,341 miles
    Test number
    356416803523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,341 miles (+1,107)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,341 miles
    Test number
    854006043961
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass84,234 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    811946783551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,810 miles (+1,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,810 miles
    Test number
    852473278125
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass81,256 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,256 miles
    Test number
    206099053367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,084 miles (+7,477)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,084 miles
    Test number
    418736124664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,607 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,607 miles
    Test number
    656093745180
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass73,607 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,607 miles
    Test number
    847853745157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,988 miles
    Test number
    718929854265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,988 miles (+1,283)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,988 miles
    Test number
    556839854209
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass71,705 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,705 miles
    Test number
    607260363223
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cracking between tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cracking between tread

  17. Fail71,705 miles (+3,423)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,705 miles
    Test number
    856247653262
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cracking between tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cracking between tread

  18. Pass68,282 miles (+2,285)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,282 miles
    Test number
    629725633108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer edge wearing
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer edge wearing

  19. Pass65,997 miles (+8,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,997 miles
    Test number
    667800732168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass57,597 miles (+6,238)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,597 miles
    Test number
    829886321102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,359 miles (+10,520)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,359 miles
    Test number
    381212220254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,839 miles (+10,085)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,839 miles
    Test number
    720814129233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,754 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,754 miles
    Test number
    114412138276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,347 miles
    Test number
    550188328017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 KBF

Does LS54 KBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 KBF expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 KBF?
The MOT on LS54 KBF expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 KBF done?
LS54 KBF was recorded at 106,155 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 4,496 miles a year.
Has LS54 KBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 KBF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LS54 KBF 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 KBF find?
LS54 KBF passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 6 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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