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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T954 LUJMOT history

T954 LUJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,184 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T954 LUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T954 LUJ was last recorded at 71,184 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 3,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,445 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,739 miles
Average per year
2,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,184 miles
  • 2025 – 67,445 miles
  • 2024 – 64,457 miles
  • 2023 – 61,031 miles
  • 2022 – 58,100 miles
  • 2021 – 55,846 miles
  • 2020 – 55,052 miles
  • 2019 – 51,485 miles
  • 2018 – 45,395 miles
  • 2017 – 38,001 miles
  • 2016 – 32,240 miles
  • 2015 – 31,134 miles
  • 2014 – 29,225 miles
  • 2013 – 28,919 miles
  • 2012 – 28,353 miles
  • 2011 – 27,867 miles
  • 2010 – 27,442 miles
  • 2009 – 24,918 miles
  • 2008 – 23,846 miles
  • 2007 – 22,498 miles
  • 2006 – 21,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,184 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside headlamp has water ingress
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTransmission cooler line corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,184 miles (+3,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,184 miles
    Test number
    745875668602
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp has water ingress
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTransmission cooler line corroded

  2. Pass67,445 miles (+2,988)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    67,445 miles
    Test number
    262625505425
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass64,457 miles (+3,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    64,457 miles
    Test number
    413924128167
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass61,031 miles (+2,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,031 miles
    Test number
    499137703016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded Corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass58,100 miles (+2,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,100 miles
    Test number
    619050712285
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass55,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,846 miles
    Test number
    735788759988
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail55,842 miles (+790)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,842 miles
    Test number
    928074823894
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass55,052 miles (+3,567)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,052 miles
    Test number
    707379693333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,485 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,485 miles
    Test number
    372280855594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,395 miles (+7,394)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,395 miles
    Test number
    861200354919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,001 miles (+5,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,001 miles
    Test number
    913719567813
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass32,240 miles (+1,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,240 miles
    Test number
    305936132954
    • AdvisoryCoolant pipe in engine bay has worn away
    • AdvisoryFront no plate is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNs rear tyre has worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryOs rear tyre has worn on inner edge [225/50/16/92v/conti]

  13. Pass31,134 miles (+1,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,134 miles
    Test number
    624750947756
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass29,225 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,225 miles
    Test number
    626060294272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,919 miles (+566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,919 miles
    Test number
    596615293251
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass28,353 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,353 miles
    Test number
    737330492235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,867 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,867 miles
    Test number
    156844191283
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOsf tyre worn <groove> on the inner shoulder

  18. Fail27,867 miles (+425)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,867 miles
    Test number
    827693791257
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOsf tyre worn <groove> on the inner shoulder

  19. Pass27,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,442 miles
    Test number
    802408390222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,442 miles (+2,524)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,442 miles
    Test number
    193998090277
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass24,918 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,918 miles
    Test number
    452685579205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,846 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,846 miles
    Test number
    101651348272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,498 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,498 miles
    Test number
    123807647233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,222 miles
    Test number
    771778946291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T954 LUJ

Does T954 LUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T954 LUJ is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T954 LUJ?
The MOT on T954 LUJ is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T954 LUJ done?
T954 LUJ was recorded at 71,184 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,487 miles a year.
Has T954 LUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T954 LUJ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T954 LUJ 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 T954 LUJ find?
T954 LUJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside headlamp has water ingress; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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