Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,298 cc
P54 ECUMOT history
P54 ECU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 23 of 28 MOT tests, with 67,551 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 67,551 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 23 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,080 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P54 ECU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P54 ECU was last recorded at 67,551 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,126 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,425 miles
- Average per year
- 2,080 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 67,551 miles
- 2025 – 66,126 miles
- 2024 – 61,178 miles
- 2023 – 57,039 miles
- 2022 – 55,580 miles
- 2021 – 53,828 miles
- 2020 – 50,990 miles
- 2019 – 44,762 miles
- 2018 – 42,169 miles
- 2017 – 38,593 miles
- 2016 – 36,483 miles
- 2015 – 34,318 miles
- 2014 – 33,533 miles
- 2013 – 32,228 miles
- 2012 – 31,787 miles
- 2011 – 30,977 miles
- 2010 – 29,984 miles
- 2009 – 29,048 miles
- 2008 – 27,895 miles
- 2007 – 26,596 miles
- 2006 – 24,849 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,551 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underside components corroded (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.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
All underside suspension components corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,551 miles (+1,425)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 67,551 miles
- Test number
- 825065346223
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underside components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass66,126 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 66,126 miles
- Test number
- 116273277026
- AdvisoryAll underside suspension components corroded
Fail66,126 miles (+4,948)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,126 miles
- Test number
- 646807181452
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll underside suspension components corroded
Pass61,178 miles (+4,139)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 61,178 miles
- Test number
- 161015577991
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requirements only just met (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requirements only just met (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll underside suspension components corroded
Pass57,039 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 57,039 miles
- Test number
- 629674549075
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail57,039 miles (+1,459)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,039 miles
- Test number
- 887208738627
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass55,580 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 55,580 miles
- Test number
- 459873732721
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail55,580 miles (+1,752)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,580 miles
- Test number
- 174129649218
- MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,828 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 53,828 miles
- Test number
- 178196577045
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail53,822 miles (+2,832)2 dangerous1 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,822 miles
- Test number
- 885446175600
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass50,990 miles (+6,228)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 50,990 miles
- Test number
- 199256664585
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass44,762 miles (+2,593)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 44,762 miles
- Test number
- 915534360947
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass42,169 miles (+3,576)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 42,169 miles
- Test number
- 763711631122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,593 miles (+2,110)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 38,593 miles
- Test number
- 913418023289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,483 miles (+2,165)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 36,483 miles
- Test number
- 849031961375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 34,318 miles
- Test number
- 668648562782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,318 miles (+267)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 34,318 miles
- Test number
- 535095009389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,051 miles (+518)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 34,051 miles
- Test number
- 755560645085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,533 miles (+1,305)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 33,533 miles
- Test number
- 389414744075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,228 miles (+441)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 32,228 miles
- Test number
- 715029943042
- NoteBrake pipes covered in grease
Pass31,787 miles (+810)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 31,787 miles
- Test number
- 398313952045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,977 miles (+993)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 30,977 miles
- Test number
- 487779441070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,984 miles (+936)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 29,984 miles
- Test number
- 741738840080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,048 miles (+1,153)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 29,048 miles
- Test number
- 410504049043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,895 miles (+1,299)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 27,895 miles
- Test number
- 564956348099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,596 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 26,596 miles
- Test number
- 463565247071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,595 miles (+1,746)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,595 miles
- Test number
- 990414247008
- FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass24,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 24,849 miles
- Test number
- 984014846002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P54 ECU
- Does P54 ECU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P54 ECU is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P54 ECU?
- The MOT on P54 ECU is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P54 ECU done?
- P54 ECU was recorded at 67,551 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 2,080 miles a year.
- Has P54 ECU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P54 ECU has failed 5 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on P54 ECU 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 P54 ECU find?
- P54 ECU passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underside components corroded.
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