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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

LX54 FXZMOT history

LX54 FXZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LX54 FXZ black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,741 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 FXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 FXZ was last recorded at 109,741 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 2,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,082 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,659 miles
Average per year
4,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,741 miles
  • 2025 – 107,082 miles
  • 2024 – 105,016 miles
  • 2023 – 103,137 miles
  • 2022 – 101,647 miles
  • 2021 – 100,009 miles
  • 2020 – 96,844 miles
  • 2019 – 93,903 miles
  • 2018 – 90,890 miles
  • 2016 – 87,825 miles
  • 2015 – 84,958 miles
  • 2014 – 69,763 miles
  • 2013 – 62,138 miles
  • 2012 – 54,558 miles
  • 2011 – 47,999 miles
  • 2010 – 41,146 miles
  • 2009 – 31,801 miles
  • 2007 – 19,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,741 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,741 miles (+2,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,741 miles
    Test number
    829961300600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass107,082 miles (+2,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    368225023380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass105,016 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,016 miles
    Test number
    813726982103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,137 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    103,137 miles
    Test number
    904800971468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  5. Fail103,128 miles (+1,481)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,128 miles
    Test number
    624273398521
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  6. Pass101,647 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,647 miles
    Test number
    851465553615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,009 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    393945854547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,844 miles (+2,941)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,844 miles
    Test number
    379155680493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass93,903 miles (+3,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,903 miles
    Test number
    348140263452
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass90,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,890 miles
    Test number
    867343073050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,890 miles (+11)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,890 miles
    Test number
    736083907885
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  12. Fail90,879 miles (+3,054)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,879 miles
    Test number
    823417631850
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  13. Pass87,825 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,825 miles
    Test number
    890942527714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,812 miles (+2,854)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,812 miles
    Test number
    400546113697
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass84,958 miles (+7,533)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,958 miles
    Test number
    346756858073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,425 miles (+7,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,425 miles
    Test number
    836647255051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass69,763 miles (+7,625)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,763 miles
    Test number
    969448454034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,138 miles (+7,580)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,138 miles
    Test number
    368431653076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,558 miles (+6,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,558 miles
    Test number
    359510562040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass47,999 miles (+6,853)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,999 miles
    Test number
    788490261054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,146 miles (+9,345)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,146 miles
    Test number
    360409840075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,801 miles (+12,405)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,801 miles
    Test number
    152302859036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,396 miles
    Test number
    603044997244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 FXZ

Does LX54 FXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 FXZ is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 FXZ?
The MOT on LX54 FXZ is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 FXZ done?
LX54 FXZ was recorded at 109,741 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,803 miles a year.
Has LX54 FXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 FXZ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LX54 FXZ 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 LX54 FXZ find?
LX54 FXZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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