Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
LS54 YCMMOT history
LS54 YCM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 77,959 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 77,959 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,653 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS54 YCM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS54 YCM was last recorded at 77,959 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,415 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 544 miles
- Average per year
- 3,653 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,959 miles
- 2025 – 77,415 miles
- 2024 – 76,810 miles
- 2023 – 76,146 miles
- 2022 – 75,711 miles
- 2021 – 73,988 miles
- 2020 – 71,542 miles
- 2019 – 69,263 miles
- 2017 – 64,600 miles
- 2016 – 56,717 miles
- 2015 – 48,909 miles
- 2013 – 35,109 miles
- 2012 – 25,810 miles
- 2011 – 21,421 miles
- 2010 – 18,978 miles
- 2009 – 16,275 miles
- 2008 – 13,553 miles
- 2007 – 10,416 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,959 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 24 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,959 miles (+544)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 77,959 miles
- Test number
- 417012108248
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,415 miles (+605)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 77,415 miles
- Test number
- 921046106898
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,810 miles (+664)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 76,810 miles
- Test number
- 823878112310
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner bushes strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,146 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 76,146 miles
- Test number
- 557539655064
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear and front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail76,146 miles (+435)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,146 miles
- Test number
- 859609843899
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear and front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,711 miles (+1,723)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 75,711 miles
- Test number
- 521720268454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,988 miles (+2,446)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 73,988 miles
- Test number
- 956692517596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,542 miles (+2,279)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 71,542 miles
- Test number
- 290658495741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,263 miles (+4,663)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 69,263 miles
- Test number
- 522249520870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,600 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 64,600 miles
- Test number
- 583159095685
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail64,600 miles (+7,883)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,600 miles
- Test number
- 148988464763
- FailureCentral Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported x3 hangers corroded to excess and insecure (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass56,717 miles (+7,808)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 56,717 miles
- Test number
- 447273116212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,909 miles (+6,597)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 48,909 miles
- Test number
- 386488546079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,312 miles (+7,203)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 42,312 miles
- Test number
- 828786205095
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox
Pass35,109 miles (+9,299)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 35,109 miles
- Test number
- 756361763314
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass25,810 miles (+4,389)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 25,810 miles
- Test number
- 795846662340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,421 miles (+2,443)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 21,421 miles
- Test number
- 527494081280
- NotePark brake needs adjusting but was ok for MOT
Pass18,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 18,978 miles
- Test number
- 351665980261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,978 miles (+2,703)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,978 miles
- Test number
- 383305580281
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteParking brake has alot of travel
Pass16,275 miles (+2,722)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 16,275 miles
- Test number
- 310055389419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,553 miles (+3,137)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 13,553 miles
- Test number
- 591995298272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,416 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 10,416 miles
- Test number
- 360377797496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS54 YCM
- Does LS54 YCM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 YCM is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS54 YCM?
- The MOT on LS54 YCM is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS54 YCM done?
- LS54 YCM was recorded at 77,959 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 3,653 miles a year.
- Has LS54 YCM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS54 YCM has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS54 YCM 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 YCM find?
- LS54 YCM passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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