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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LX54 OKMMOT history

LX54 OKM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LX54 OKM black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
131,711 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 OKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 OKM was last recorded at 131,711 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 4,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,866 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,845 miles
Average per year
5,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,711 miles
  • 2024 – 126,866 miles
  • 2023 – 124,421 miles
  • 2022 – 118,087 miles
  • 2021 – 112,209 miles
  • 2020 – 106,324 miles
  • 2019 – 99,209 miles
  • 2017 – 85,573 miles
  • 2016 – 73,316 miles
  • 2015 – 71,796 miles
  • 2014 – 67,691 miles
  • 2013 – 64,442 miles
  • 2012 – 61,151 miles
  • 2011 – 55,318 miles
  • 2010 – 46,824 miles
  • 2009 – 39,058 miles
  • 2008 – 30,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,711 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front jacking block missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear subframe corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,711 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    131,711 miles
    Test number
    946889621825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail131,711 miles (+4,845)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,711 miles
    Test number
    300897630912
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass126,866 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,866 miles
    Test number
    616378028931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding

  4. Fail126,861 miles (+2,440)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,861 miles
    Test number
    533564657578
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding

  5. Pass124,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,421 miles
    Test number
    431549481454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail124,421 miles (+6,334)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,421 miles
    Test number
    320696754347
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall has splits all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewalls has splits all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass118,087 miles (+5,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,087 miles
    Test number
    184088272972
    • AdvisoryEsp message on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished and worn low on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and worn low on tread

  8. Pass112,209 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,209 miles
    Test number
    641148643294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust mounting defective 2nd to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2nd to rear (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail112,208 miles (+5,884)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,208 miles
    Test number
    811077840136
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust mounting defective 2nd to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2nd to rear (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass106,324 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,324 miles
    Test number
    691117037874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,322 miles (+7,113)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,322 miles
    Test number
    946687318628
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass99,209 miles (+13,636)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    99,209 miles
    Test number
    981599575774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,573 miles (+7,841)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,573 miles
    Test number
    847177860189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,732 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,732 miles
    Test number
    569357409514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,316 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,316 miles
    Test number
    663180460842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,796 miles (+4,105)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,796 miles
    Test number
    329448425061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,691 miles (+10)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,691 miles
    Test number
    476193614014
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail67,681 miles (+3,239)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,681 miles
    Test number
    349761714064
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass64,442 miles (+3,291)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,442 miles
    Test number
    366141433018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre damaged

  20. Pass61,151 miles (+5,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,151 miles
    Test number
    237556602039
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass55,318 miles (+8,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,318 miles
    Test number
    148277901414
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass46,824 miles (+7,766)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,824 miles
    Test number
    950996510031
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,058 miles (+8,690)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,058 miles
    Test number
    193420939497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,368 miles
    Test number
    462703938084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 OKM

Does LX54 OKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 OKM is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX54 OKM?
The MOT on LX54 OKM is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 OKM done?
LX54 OKM was recorded at 131,711 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,682 miles a year.
Has LX54 OKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 OKM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX54 OKM 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 OKM find?
LX54 OKM passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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