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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 5,439 cc

S54 EEDMOT history

S54 EED is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 13 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

S54 EED black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,146 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 EED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 EED was last recorded at 93,146 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,144 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,146 miles
  • 2025 – 87,349 miles
  • 2024 – 82,925 miles
  • 2023 – 82,859 miles
  • 2022 – 82,092 miles
  • 2021 – 81,648 miles
  • 2020 – 80,992 miles
  • 2019 – 77,823 miles
  • 2018 – 75,699 miles
  • 2017 – 70,941 miles
  • 2016 – 67,348 miles
  • 2015 – 59,027 miles
  • 2014 – 55,309 miles
  • 2013 – 50,972 miles
  • 2012 – 45,364 miles
  • 2011 – 40,705 miles
  • 2010 – 32,118 miles
  • 2009 – 19,722 miles
  • 2008 – 17,383 miles
  • 2007 – 13,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,146 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Engine trims fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,146 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,146 miles
    Test number
    435009008126
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,144 miles (+5,795)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,144 miles
    Test number
    926298763260
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,349 miles (+4,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,349 miles
    Test number
    456101913466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,925 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    82,925 miles
    Test number
    137350138573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,859 miles (+767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,859 miles
    Test number
    854611418570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass82,092 miles (+444)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,092 miles
    Test number
    923824820169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass81,648 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,648 miles
    Test number
    166129787544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail81,648 miles (+656)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,648 miles
    Test number
    241907855382
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass80,992 miles (+3,169)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,992 miles
    Test number
    884633476955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass77,823 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,823 miles
    Test number
    711628607905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail77,823 miles (+2,124)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,823 miles
    Test number
    960865788144
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass75,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,699 miles
    Test number
    657996165444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail75,699 miles (+4,758)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,699 miles
    Test number
    437879711104
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass70,941 miles (+3,593)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,941 miles
    Test number
    586737177245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll rear arm bushes perished upper .
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryProp shaft coupling cracked
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass67,348 miles (+8,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,348 miles
    Test number
    512233009216
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 3mm
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted

  16. Pass59,027 miles (+3,718)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,027 miles
    Test number
    446963455134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass55,309 miles (+4,337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,309 miles
    Test number
    837070414325
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass50,972 miles (+5,608)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,972 miles
    Test number
    638986593227
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass45,364 miles (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,364 miles
    Test number
    507662282240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,705 miles (+8,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,705 miles
    Test number
    669567901388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass32,118 miles (+12,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,118 miles
    Test number
    363210100349
    • 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)

  22. Pass19,722 miles (+2,339)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,722 miles
    Test number
    212356189205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,383 miles (+3,830)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,383 miles
    Test number
    493571818426
    • NoteFront brake discs becoming corroded on inner surfaces

  24. Pass13,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,553 miles
    Test number
    913506617154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 EED

Does S54 EED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 EED is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S54 EED?
The MOT on S54 EED is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S54 EED done?
S54 EED was recorded at 93,146 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 4,187 miles a year.
Has S54 EED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 EED has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S54 EED 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 S54 EED find?
S54 EED passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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