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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LS54 KBVMOT history

LS54 KBV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,065 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 KBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 KBV was last recorded at 158,065 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,839 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
226 miles
Average per year
7,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,065 miles
  • 2024 – 151,638 miles
  • 2023 – 147,266 miles
  • 2022 – 143,244 miles
  • 2021 – 139,170 miles
  • 2020 – 135,510 miles
  • 2019 – 131,319 miles
  • 2018 – 127,812 miles
  • 2017 – 123,696 miles
  • 2015 – 122,462 miles
  • 2014 – 121,629 miles
  • 2013 – 111,767 miles
  • 2012 – 93,167 miles
  • 2011 – 79,134 miles
  • 2010 – 65,391 miles
  • 2009 – 48,379 miles
  • 2008 – 32,823 miles
  • 2007 – 19,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,065 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,065 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,065 miles
    Test number
    165705431925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail157,839 miles (+6,201)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,839 miles
    Test number
    768571723923
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass151,638 miles (+99)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,638 miles
    Test number
    237806752471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail151,539 miles (+4,273)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,539 miles
    Test number
    719497071025
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass147,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,266 miles
    Test number
    696929465215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail147,266 miles (+4,022)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,266 miles
    Test number
    563038444302
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,244 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,244 miles
    Test number
    346415526909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,170 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,170 miles
    Test number
    307643114359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail139,164 miles (+3,654)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,164 miles
    Test number
    901344172241
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass135,510 miles (+4,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,510 miles
    Test number
    488434396960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass131,319 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,319 miles
    Test number
    472958448588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,812 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    127,812 miles
    Test number
    226488748067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,787 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,787 miles
    Test number
    606627954546
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. FailMileage not read3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    698781232864
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush braking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers intermittent fault

  15. Pass123,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,696 miles
    Test number
    353469063614
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail123,696 miles (+1,234)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,696 miles
    Test number
    816201027719
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass122,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    122,462 miles
    Test number
    848110011350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail122,462 miles (+833)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,462 miles
    Test number
    813733590478
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass121,629 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    121,629 miles
    Test number
    286515924369
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working

  20. Fail121,629 miles (+9,862)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,629 miles
    Test number
    487022424429
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low

  21. Pass111,767 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    111,767 miles
    Test number
    925177913309
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail111,767 miles (+18,600)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,767 miles
    Test number
    805267213385
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass93,167 miles (+14,033)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,167 miles
    Test number
    728542312367
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass79,134 miles (+13,743)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,134 miles
    Test number
    547063211304
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads worn

  25. Pass65,391 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,391 miles
    Test number
    422879010487
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped

  26. Fail65,391 miles (+17,012)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,391 miles
    Test number
    774963210322
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped

  27. Pass48,379 miles (+15,556)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,379 miles
    Test number
    472896109310
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs slightly lipped

  28. Pass32,823 miles (+13,796)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,823 miles
    Test number
    401970818372
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteSlight movement nearside front hub area

  29. Pass19,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,027 miles
    Test number
    990094497210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 KBV

Does LS54 KBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 KBV is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS54 KBV?
The MOT on LS54 KBV is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 KBV done?
LS54 KBV was recorded at 158,065 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 7,665 miles a year.
Has LS54 KBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 KBV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 KBV 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 KBV find?
LS54 KBV passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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