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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LS54 KCGMOT history

LS54 KCG is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
109,554 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 KCG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS54 KCG was last recorded at 109,554 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,487 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
4,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,554 miles
  • 2024 – 102,501 miles
  • 2023 – 102,099 miles
  • 2022 – 101,664 miles
  • 2021 – 101,236 miles
  • 2020 – 100,463 miles
  • 2019 – 99,594 miles
  • 2018 – 98,229 miles
  • 2017 – 97,361 miles
  • 2016 – 95,920 miles
  • 2015 – 88,891 miles
  • 2014 – 78,945 miles
  • 2013 – 70,204 miles
  • 2012 – 60,404 miles
  • 2011 – 53,848 miles
  • 2010 – 50,953 miles
  • 2009 – 33,676 miles
  • 2008 – 31,463 miles
  • 2007 – 26,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,554 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front accident damage
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened forward suspension arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear accident damage
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,554 miles (+67)5 major4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,554 miles
    Test number
    996212995431
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front accident damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened forward suspension arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear accident damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,487 miles (+6,986)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,487 miles
    Test number
    234857979785
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass102,501 miles (+402)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,501 miles
    Test number
    538705012144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass102,099 miles (+435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,099 miles
    Test number
    108080695955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  5. Pass101,664 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,664 miles
    Test number
    665920588296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,236 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,236 miles
    Test number
    541796022617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,463 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,463 miles
    Test number
    223547485309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail100,441 miles (+847)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,441 miles
    Test number
    429476851774
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass99,594 miles (+1,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,594 miles
    Test number
    553063427504
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass98,229 miles (+868)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,229 miles
    Test number
    732439826891
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,361 miles (+1,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,361 miles
    Test number
    389753727654
    • AdvisoryFront front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear of n/s and o/s main brake pipes

  12. Pass95,920 miles (+7,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,920 miles
    Test number
    411264505329
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Pass88,891 miles (+9,946)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,891 miles
    Test number
    835135405240
    • NoteCorrosion on rear of n/s and o/s main brake pipes
    • NoteN/s/r tyre only just legal

  14. Pass78,945 miles (+8,741)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,945 miles
    Test number
    707203304257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear part of both main brake pipes

  15. Pass70,204 miles (+9,800)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,204 miles
    Test number
    495004403270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,404 miles (+6,556)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,404 miles
    Test number
    395511192079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,848 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,848 miles
    Test number
    886094291067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,953 miles (+17,277)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,953 miles
    Test number
    971214650045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,676 miles (+2,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,676 miles
    Test number
    672309289028
    • NoteRear exhaust section cracked

  20. Pass31,463 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,463 miles
    Test number
    761759898280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,403 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,403 miles
    Test number
    411049707355
    • NoteHand-brake high/front inner pads look low/front discs slightly lipped/play in both front wheel bearings

Questions about LS54 KCG

Does LS54 KCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 KCG expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 KCG?
The MOT on LS54 KCG expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 KCG done?
LS54 KCG was recorded at 109,554 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,503 miles a year.
Has LS54 KCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 KCG has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 KCG 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 KCG find?
LS54 KCG failed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 5 major defects, 4 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside headlamp aim too high very high; nearside headlamp insecure; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 16 more.

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