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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LX54 NWDMOT history

LX54 NWD is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,318 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 NWD
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
18 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 NWD was last recorded at 87,318 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 1,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,962 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,356 miles
Average per year
3,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,318 miles
  • 2025 – 85,962 miles
  • 2024 – 84,158 miles
  • 2023 – 82,213 miles
  • 2022 – 80,052 miles
  • 2021 – 78,226 miles
  • 2020 – 74,920 miles
  • 2019 – 70,636 miles
  • 2018 – 64,789 miles
  • 2017 – 59,985 miles
  • 2016 – 54,901 miles
  • 2015 – 50,921 miles
  • 2014 – 45,547 miles
  • 2013 – 41,051 miles
  • 2012 – 38,872 miles
  • 2011 – 36,429 miles
  • 2010 – 33,532 miles
  • 2009 – 30,805 miles
  • 2008 – 26,496 miles
  • 2007 – 19,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,318 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp bracket broken but not insecure
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,318 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,318 miles
    Test number
    451524230527
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp bracket broken but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,314 miles (+1,352)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,314 miles
    Test number
    729673725606
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp bracket broken but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,962 miles (+1,804)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,962 miles
    Test number
    380781230404
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,158 miles (+1,945)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,158 miles
    Test number
    460171868221
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass82,213 miles (+2,161)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,213 miles
    Test number
    491546550016
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp unit slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass80,052 miles (+1,826)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,052 miles
    Test number
    447091176320
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Beam pattern weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on both shoulders (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp unit slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass78,226 miles (+3,306)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,226 miles
    Test number
    753415625880
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Headlight slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass74,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,920 miles
    Test number
    577117381709
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail74,918 miles (+4,282)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,918 miles
    Test number
    370987591142
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass70,636 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,636 miles
    Test number
    306524563772
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished (225/50/16)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail70,636 miles (+5,847)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,636 miles
    Test number
    406593982251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished (225/50/16)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass64,789 miles (+4,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,789 miles
    Test number
    189962344936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre heavily perished and is worn smooth on inner edge(205/55/16)

  13. Pass59,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,985 miles
    Test number
    119273184640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,985 miles (+5,084)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,985 miles
    Test number
    523755016381
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass54,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,901 miles
    Test number
    739655939499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,901 miles (+3,980)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,901 miles
    Test number
    569528301777
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass50,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,921 miles
    Test number
    327970073695
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail50,921 miles (+5,374)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,921 miles
    Test number
    815652857254
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass45,547 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,547 miles
    Test number
    706864154203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre`s worn close wear bars (2mm)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16 91v

  20. Fail45,547 miles (+4,496)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,547 miles
    Test number
    605983754267
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre`s worn close wear bars (2mm)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16 91v

  21. Pass41,051 miles (+2,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,051 miles
    Test number
    538872353288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass38,872 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,872 miles
    Test number
    687859262298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,429 miles (+2,897)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,429 miles
    Test number
    328063921271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,532 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,532 miles
    Test number
    750227130256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,805 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,805 miles
    Test number
    121631519265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,496 miles (+6,861)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,496 miles
    Test number
    214596358142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre woprn on inner edge

  27. Pass19,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,635 miles
    Test number
    111276567141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 NWD

Does LX54 NWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 NWD is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 NWD?
The MOT on LX54 NWD is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 NWD done?
LX54 NWD was recorded at 87,318 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 3,520 miles a year.
Has LX54 NWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 NWD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX54 NWD 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 NWD find?
LX54 NWD passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front headlamp bracket broken but not insecure, and 3 more.

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