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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

L4 LCBMOT history

L4 LCB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2024
Mileage
87,165 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 LCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 LCB was last recorded at 87,165 miles on 5 Jul 2023, 8,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,824 miles · 28 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
8,341 miles
Average per year
3,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,165 miles
  • 2022 – 78,824 miles
  • 2021 – 78,684 miles
  • 2020 – 78,154 miles
  • 2019 – 76,240 miles
  • 2018 – 71,712 miles
  • 2017 – 68,341 miles
  • 2016 – 63,658 miles
  • 2015 – 60,055 miles
  • 2014 – 55,116 miles
  • 2013 – 51,498 miles
  • 2012 – 49,389 miles
  • 2011 – 44,494 miles
  • 2010 – 42,174 miles
  • 2009 – 38,595 miles
  • 2008 – 32,419 miles
  • 2006 – 18,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,165 miles
  • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front tyre, bald inner edge. Advise replacement before further deterioration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front tyre, bald inner edge. Advise replacement before further deterioration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,165 miles (+8,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,165 miles
    Test number
    971069888703
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,824 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,824 miles
    Test number
    106305486522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,684 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,684 miles
    Test number
    686698295096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,154 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,154 miles
    Test number
    875400128982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,240 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,240 miles
    Test number
    747962384693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre, bald inner edge. Advise replacement before further deterioration
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, bald inner edge. Advise replacement before further deterioration

  6. Fail76,227 miles (+4,515)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,227 miles
    Test number
    296056651563
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre, bald inner edge. Advise replacement before further deterioration
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, bald inner edge. Advise replacement before further deterioration

  7. Pass71,712 miles (+3,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,712 miles
    Test number
    898967194108
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion on centre exhaust

  8. Pass68,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,341 miles
    Test number
    550756023058
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail68,341 miles (+4,683)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,341 miles
    Test number
    655789670690
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass63,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,658 miles
    Test number
    320395400976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,658 miles (+3,603)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,658 miles
    Test number
    938591152454
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass60,055 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    165114385460
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePoss front tracking

  13. Fail60,055 miles (+4,939)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    947954085016
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePoss front tracking

  14. Pass55,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,116 miles
    Test number
    569496904194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,116 miles (+3,618)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,116 miles
    Test number
    109786704147
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  16. Pass51,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,498 miles
    Test number
    957894913195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,498 miles (+2,109)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,498 miles
    Test number
    258664013405
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  18. Pass49,389 miles (+4,895)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,389 miles
    Test number
    127657082440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,494 miles (+2,320)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,494 miles
    Test number
    147590381033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine man light on

  20. Pass42,174 miles (+3,579)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,174 miles
    Test number
    272557170086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine man light on

  21. Fail38,595 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,595 miles
    Test number
    374797689059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass38,595 miles (+6,176)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,595 miles
    Test number
    763627289060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass32,419 miles (+13,572)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,419 miles
    Test number
    750657788025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,847 miles
    Test number
    880860786074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 LCB

Does L4 LCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 LCB expired on 4 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 LCB?
The MOT on L4 LCB expired on 4 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 LCB done?
L4 LCB was recorded at 87,165 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2023, an average of 3,951 miles a year.
Has L4 LCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 LCB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on L4 LCB 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 L4 LCB find?
L4 LCB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: prop shaft bearing has slight play; rear subframe slightly corroded; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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