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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LA02 XEPMOT history

LA02 XEP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 25 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2025
Mileage
100,202 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA02 XEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA02 XEP was last recorded at 100,202 miles on 5 Oct 2024, 3,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,972 miles · 9 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,230 miles
Average per year
3,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,202 miles
  • 2023 – 96,972 miles
  • 2022 – 90,545 miles
  • 2020 – 86,732 miles
  • 2019 – 86,033 miles
  • 2018 – 82,822 miles
  • 2017 – 80,485 miles
  • 2016 – 80,282 miles
  • 2015 – 79,306 miles
  • 2014 – 76,578 miles
  • 2013 – 75,577 miles
  • 2012 – 74,150 miles
  • 2011 – 68,548 miles
  • 2010 – 63,474 miles
  • 2009 – 48,492 miles
  • 2008 – 40,533 miles
  • 2007 – 38,074 miles
  • 2006 – 31,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,202 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,202 miles (+3,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,202 miles
    Test number
    373229064712
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass96,972 miles (+6,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,972 miles
    Test number
    308416921835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,545 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,545 miles
    Test number
    625602134603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,542 miles (+2)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,542 miles
    Test number
    511877425200
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail90,540 miles (+3,808)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,540 miles
    Test number
    834546052883
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  6. Pass86,732 miles (+699)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,732 miles
    Test number
    332354274733
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  7. Pass86,033 miles (+3,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    86,033 miles
    Test number
    933165873229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass82,822 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,822 miles
    Test number
    815413396530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,485 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,485 miles
    Test number
    254986175032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,282 miles (+976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,282 miles
    Test number
    150811509589
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass79,306 miles (+2,728)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,306 miles
    Test number
    217062985417
    • NoteEngine management light on

  12. Pass76,578 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,578 miles
    Test number
    969007374142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine man light is on
    • NoteN/s front tyre is very worn
    • NoteNoise from engine

  13. Fail76,578 miles (+1,001)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,578 miles
    Test number
    145896074192
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine man light is on
    • NoteN/s front tyre is very worn
    • NoteNoise from engine

  14. Fail75,577 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,577 miles
    Test number
    228858863127
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  15. Pass75,577 miles (+1,427)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,577 miles
    Test number
    247718563481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Pass74,150 miles (+5,602)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,150 miles
    Test number
    255867562466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSmall cuts to offside front tyre wall

  17. Pass68,548 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,548 miles
    Test number
    247112731473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,474 miles
    Test number
    252333950497
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  19. Fail63,473 miles (+14,981)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,473 miles
    Test number
    432063350103
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  20. Pass48,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    594220199193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,492 miles (+7,959)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    241679789111
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass40,533 miles (+2,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,533 miles
    Test number
    332904388183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass38,074 miles (+6,511)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,074 miles
    Test number
    501450397198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,563 miles
    Test number
    212788366160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA02 XEP

Does LA02 XEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA02 XEP expired on 4 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA02 XEP?
The MOT on LA02 XEP expired on 4 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA02 XEP done?
LA02 XEP was recorded at 100,202 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2024, an average of 3,750 miles a year.
Has LA02 XEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA02 XEP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LA02 XEP 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 LA02 XEP find?
LA02 XEP passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both.

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