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Black · Petrol · 1991 · 2,295 cc

V54 UBWMOT history

V54 UBW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,348 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V54 UBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V54 UBW was last recorded at 135,348 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,760 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
588 miles
Average per year
4,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,348 miles
  • 2025 – 134,760 miles
  • 2024 – 130,934 miles
  • 2023 – 130,654 miles
  • 2022 – 127,094 miles
  • 2019 – 126,920 miles
  • 2018 – 126,588 miles
  • 2017 – 126,071 miles
  • 2016 – 125,349 miles
  • 2015 – 124,652 miles
  • 2014 – 124,237 miles
  • 2013 – 123,603 miles
  • 2012 – 123,061 miles
  • 2011 – 114,290 miles
  • 2010 – 102,364 miles
  • 2009 – 88,485 miles
  • 2008 – 75,567 miles
  • 2007 – 57,785 miles
  • 2006 – 46,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,348 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,348 miles
    Test number
    554180321955
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  2. Fail135,348 miles (+588)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,348 miles
    Test number
    179397910235
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  3. Pass134,760 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,760 miles
    Test number
    292091425693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,934 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    130,934 miles
    Test number
    665396293528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    130,654 miles
    Test number
    444793654121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,654 miles (+3,560)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,654 miles
    Test number
    348604027460
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass127,094 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,094 miles
    Test number
    226187570428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,920 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,920 miles
    Test number
    789291739720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,588 miles (+517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,588 miles
    Test number
    889576820890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass126,071 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    126,071 miles
    Test number
    875529103271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,349 miles (+697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    125,349 miles
    Test number
    534864477857
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Front number plate damaged, replacement is advised.

  12. Pass124,652 miles (+415)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    124,652 miles
    Test number
    448836645105
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass124,237 miles (+634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,237 miles
    Test number
    256155374480
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass123,603 miles (+542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,603 miles
    Test number
    435660853190
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass123,061 miles (+8,771)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,061 miles
    Test number
    956770812160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,290 miles (+11,926)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    114,290 miles
    Test number
    625264641169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,364 miles (+13,879)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    102,364 miles
    Test number
    312431040132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,485 miles (+12,918)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    88,485 miles
    Test number
    784542949178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,567 miles (+17,782)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    75,567 miles
    Test number
    174091258162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,785 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,785 miles
    Test number
    614260257175
    • NoteHandbrake long range travel

  21. Fail57,785 miles (+11,329)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,785 miles
    Test number
    831270957103
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake long range travel

  22. Pass46,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,456 miles
    Test number
    762290546126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V54 UBW

Does V54 UBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V54 UBW is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V54 UBW?
The MOT on V54 UBW is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V54 UBW done?
V54 UBW was recorded at 135,348 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,378 miles a year.
Has V54 UBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V54 UBW has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V54 UBW 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 V54 UBW find?
V54 UBW passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly.

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