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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LS54 YDLMOT history

LS54 YDL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LS54 YDL blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,763 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 YDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 YDL was last recorded at 81,763 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 3,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,797 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,966 miles
Average per year
2,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,763 miles
  • 2025 – 77,797 miles
  • 2024 – 74,860 miles
  • 2023 – 70,195 miles
  • 2022 – 61,855 miles
  • 2021 – 57,926 miles
  • 2014 – 57,727 miles
  • 2013 – 56,828 miles
  • 2012 – 55,828 miles
  • 2011 – 54,741 miles
  • 2010 – 53,006 miles
  • 2009 – 50,994 miles
  • 2008 – 48,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,763 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,763 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,763 miles
    Test number
    924215403194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail81,763 miles (+3,966)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,763 miles
    Test number
    659247211807
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass77,797 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,797 miles
    Test number
    209503457380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail77,797 miles (+2,937)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,797 miles
    Test number
    814767992113
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass74,860 miles (+4,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    74,860 miles
    Test number
    104773620051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass70,195 miles (+8,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    70,195 miles
    Test number
    871668471615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass61,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    61,855 miles
    Test number
    486519943544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,850 miles (+3,924)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,850 miles
    Test number
    403886227503
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass57,926 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    57,926 miles
    Test number
    317926025179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,727 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,727 miles
    Test number
    879393594249
    • NoteRear number plate delam

  11. Fail57,727 miles (+899)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,727 miles
    Test number
    688993694204
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smeary
    • NoteRear number plate delam

  12. Pass56,828 miles (+1,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,828 miles
    Test number
    685009313382
    • 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)

  13. Pass55,828 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,828 miles
    Test number
    996131272291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,741 miles
    Test number
    318414781470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,741 miles (+1,735)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,741 miles
    Test number
    677283381214
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre causing a slow puncture.

  16. Pass53,006 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,006 miles
    Test number
    264812690239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,994 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,994 miles
    Test number
    174996199263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,944 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,944 miles
    Test number
    144101608331
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass48,944 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,944 miles
    Test number
    682881508332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,466 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,466 miles
    Test number
    290978508051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail43,454 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,454 miles
    Test number
    874385808089
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS54 YDL

Does LS54 YDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 YDL is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 YDL?
The MOT on LS54 YDL is valid until 22 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 YDL done?
LS54 YDL was recorded at 81,763 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,098 miles a year.
Has LS54 YDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 YDL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 YDL 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 YDL find?
LS54 YDL passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back at rear.; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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