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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

L23 HLBMOT history

L23 HLB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2024
Mileage
108,831 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 HLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 HLB was last recorded at 108,831 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 2,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,319 miles · 5 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
2,512 miles
Average per year
4,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,831 miles
  • 2019 – 106,319 miles
  • 2018 – 104,843 miles
  • 2017 – 103,958 miles
  • 2016 – 103,245 miles
  • 2015 – 102,094 miles
  • 2014 – 100,414 miles
  • 2013 – 98,306 miles
  • 2012 – 94,411 miles
  • 2011 – 89,770 miles
  • 2010 – 83,056 miles
  • 2009 – 75,777 miles
  • 2008 – 66,857 miles
  • 2007 – 55,205 miles
  • 2006 – 40,994 miles
  • 2005 – 33,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,831 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,831 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,831 miles
    Test number
    958679967055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,319 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,319 miles
    Test number
    241744458272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,843 miles
    Test number
    855986280098
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail104,843 miles (+885)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,843 miles
    Test number
    911017828962
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass103,958 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,958 miles
    Test number
    178896021080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,896 miles (+651)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,896 miles
    Test number
    366368969695
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  7. Pass103,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,245 miles
    Test number
    965029399714
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

  8. Fail103,245 miles (+8)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,245 miles
    Test number
    892937999696
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

  9. Fail103,237 miles (+1,143)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,237 miles
    Test number
    925195588208
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

  10. Pass102,094 miles (+1,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,094 miles
    Test number
    319852979278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  11. Pass100,414 miles (+2,108)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,414 miles
    Test number
    307549264440
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil slight leak
    • NoteFront discs poor
    • NoteNsf side rep 1x bulb inop

  12. Pass98,306 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    98,306 miles
    Test number
    376279143444
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSurface corrosion appearing on metal brake pipes
    • NoteSurface corrosion on under vehicle

  13. Fail98,306 miles (+3,895)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,306 miles
    Test number
    775039943234
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSurface corrosion appearing on metal brake pipes
    • NoteSurface corrosion on under vehicle

  14. Pass94,411 miles (+4,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,411 miles
    Test number
    695441162277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass89,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,770 miles
    Test number
    306645961480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail89,770 miles (+6,714)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,770 miles
    Test number
    366635661248
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail83,056 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,056 miles
    Test number
    312280570291
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass83,056 miles (+7,279)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,056 miles
    Test number
    354230070431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,777 miles (+8,920)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,777 miles
    Test number
    970343979207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,857 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,857 miles
    Test number
    822485678251
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass66,857 miles (+11,652)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,857 miles
    Test number
    833275778239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,205 miles (+14,211)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,205 miles
    Test number
    333386457282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,994 miles (+7,349)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,994 miles
    Test number
    453713266203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    33,645 miles
    Test number
    431438175213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 HLB

Does L23 HLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 HLB expired on 29 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 HLB?
The MOT on L23 HLB expired on 29 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 HLB done?
L23 HLB was recorded at 108,831 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 4,200 miles a year.
Has L23 HLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 HLB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on L23 HLB 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 L23 HLB find?
L23 HLB passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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